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Tutoring Doesn't Breed Success. But Mentorship Does...
In high school, “tutoring” felt like a dirty word.
I Failed and You Should, Too
Why do kids have such a crippling fear of failure? How can you help them learn to fail gracefully? And why is failure so important to begin with?
Why Having a Mentor Who Looks Like You Changes Lives
Dr. Ellen Ochoa might never have become the first Latina woman to travel to space in 1993.
You Are Never Too Young to Make a Difference
You open your phone to a flood of notifications.
It Feels Great to Win an Award. Find Ways to Get Recognition for Your Work!
In lower school, it starts with a check plus. In middle school, you transition to grades.
How to Actually "Just Do It" -- Tips for Taking Your Dreams from Idea to Reality
If you’ve ever had an email waiting in your inbox, begging for a reply, you know “just do it” is easier said than done. You press “snooze” and give yourself a free pass to reply later.
"I Don't Have Time" Is the Wrong Excuse
Your kid’s school day just ended.
4 Actionable Tips for the First Month of School
It's officially back-to-school season! Whether you are starting middle school or entering your last year of high school, we want to support you to start the year off on a high note!
Why I Wish I Had Worked on My Writing in High School
It’s 10pm on a Thursday. Your kid’s door is closed, but light seeps underneath. You knock and open it. He’s staring at a blank Google doc.