dropout recovery
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
Monday December 17, 2012
Learning from Our Young Leaders
by Kathryn YoungWe have so much to learn from young people who have overcome enormous adversity to become leaders and public servants in their communities. On Monday, I had the privilege of participating in a day of meetings between young adults who serve on the National Council of Young Leaders and leaders within the White House, the Corporation for National...
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