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Beatriz Oliveira Antunes leaves high school sharing some words to remember.

Graduate Beatriz Antunes reflects on high school

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 forarealchange

On May 27, 2023, five high school seniors who participated in Dueña de mi futuro will graduate from South Warren High School, heading to college this fall. One of which, Beatriz Oliveira Antunes, leaves high school sharing some words to remember. “Try everything once, but

When to start talking to your kids about college:

July 11, 2020July 13, 2020 forarealchange

College teams make apparel for babies, and kids cheer for college sports teams alongside their parents on game day. Aside from knowing colleges exist, when do parents start talking to their children about attending a college or university? Shannon Wilson Sherman, Karen Kerr, Nne Ragland, and Jessica Forrest share when they started talking with their children about college.

College Student: Prepare Before You Get There

August 6, 2019July 13, 2020 forarealchange

You don’t know this, but my second semester in college ended with me on academic probation. My excuse – I lacked the maturity and discipline needed for a successful first year. I am sure people expected I would never graduate. If so, they were wrong. I finished strong. Now years later, I get to start my sixth year teaching a course for freshmen that helps them better prepare for college.