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Mamadou Ndiaye
Thursday January 17, 2013
Of executive functions and postsecondary success
by Mamadou NdiayePaul Tough’s new book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, is about the importance of character in preparing students for success in education, employment, and life. Specifically, he describes the critical role of developing executive functions for young people to succeed in college.
Executive functions,...
Topics: College Readiness, Dropout Recovery
Monday January 7, 2013
From dropout to college student
by Mamadou NdiayeThe Chronicle of Higher Education recently interviewed Byron Villagran a former high school dropout who then enrolled in and graduated from a school run by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps. At LACC, Byron’s educational aspirations were reignited and today he has not only earned a diploma, but is well on his way to complete community college and...
Topics: College Readiness, Dropout Recovery
Wednesday November 14, 2012
Youth Weigh In On Solutions to Their Own Economic Challenges
by Mamadou NdiayeIn the contentious debate about how to fix America’s problems or even which problems to fix, the National Council of Young Leaders has offered a youth perspective. The Council is a diverse group of young people from all corners of the country who recently released their Recommendations to increase Opportunity and Decrease Poverty in America. This...
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