A College Heritage

A College Heritage

The story of Luis Alberto Juarez, a student at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is nothing short of remarkable. Just 10 years ago, Juarez did not speak English. His mother, Agustina Juarez, fondly remembers his middle school teacher, Ms. Martinez, who recognized his potential and encouraged him to learn and thrive. He did [...]

Why Unemployment Can Kill You

Why Unemployment Can Kill You

Unemployment kills not only dreams and careers, but it also affects the mental and physical health of the unemployed. Just ask people who are unemployed. Lessy Diaz is unemployed. She feels frustrated because she has worked all of her life and now she feels like she is not being a productive member of society. The [...]

Character: The Answer to Bully Behavior

Character The Answer to Bully Behavior

The new school year is underway and with keeping on top of homework, sporting events, and after school activities, preventing bullying behavior may not be at the front of the priority list for parents. Yet, just as teachers define expectations and classroom rules from Day One, parents should also set behavior expectations with their children [...]