As the world mourns the tragic loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven other passengers of the fated helicopter that crashed near Calabasas, California on January 26, it occurs to me that we are so fortunate that part of Kobe’s legacy to us is his spirit for living that is best captured in the infamous Mamba Mentality. This mentality, though viewed through the lens of Kobe’s approach to basketball, has applications far beyond the sport.
Read MoreLately I’ve seen a lot of blog posts, articles, and Facebook posts in which the authors come to the conclusion that college is not for everyone, whether it’s because there are fulfilling jobs that don’t require a degree, there are kids who can’t master college material, or there are too many people who just can’t afford to make such an expensive investment. These are all compelling arguments.
Read MoreI’m sure this is not the new year’s greeting you were expecting to hear. Before you decide that I am the most negative person in the world, let me clarify. It’s the time of year for resolutions - commitments we make to achieve goals we feel will make us better people in some way.
Read MoreI was at my son’s little league basketball game yesterday, and I was surrounded by parents who were cheering for their aspiring athletes. When the kids made baskets, threw great passes, or played great defense, parents on both sides were cheering. The same happens at junior high and high school games around the country in all sports…
Read MoreI have been thinking a lot about how many children cringe at the thought of school. Many see it as a necessary “evil” – something they are forced to do in ways that do not appeal to their interests. It is interesting to me that for many, it does not start out that way…
Read MoreFor over twenty years, I had the opportunity to work with college students from various backgrounds. Prior to that, I was an active volunteer in the community, ranging from service as a Girl Scout troop leader to a tutor at a local library. Even though it was my responsibility to provide these individuals with resources and services, I was always amazed at how much I learned from and was inspired by them…
Read MoreA few years ago, research was released indicating that children from lower socioeconomic status heard fewer words and had more limited vocabularies than their middle class counterparts. This limitation was believed to shape the educational trajectories of students from lower income families putting them at a disadvantage from the start…
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