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education systems should lift up students, not grades
February 21, 2022

Education systems should lift up students, not grades

This post by Peter Hostrawser was originally published by Teachers Going Gradeless, and has been reposted with permission. “Mr. Hostrawser, how do I get my grade …

teachers, students can track their own learning progress
February 16, 2022

Helping students track their learning

Do you ever find an old photo album at a family member’s house? “I forgot about that high school ski trip!”“My first recital, I was so …

personal branding - show why you're the perfect fit for the job
February 14, 2022

Leverage personal branding to get hired for summer jobs

Almost 2 million students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees this spring, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. That’s an awful lot of competition for …

get free money for your education
February 9, 2022

How do I get a college scholarship, and how much can I get?

$100 million in scholarship money goes unawarded each year, according to the National Scholarship Providers Association. The main reason will baffle you – not enough students …

business ideas for high school students teens
February 7, 2022

21 easy business ideas to start as a teenager

Online business has been a way of life for many young entrepreneurs for many years. But the last two years have seen opportunities skyrocket as remote …

jobs & internships for high school students
February 2, 2022

How to find jobs for high school students

Internships & jobs for students are out there! We’ve shared these statistics before, but repetition is important.  The Society of Human Resources Managers reports 83% of …

20 ways to improve your performing arts portfolio
January 26, 2022

20 tips for your performing arts portfolio

There are tons of career opportunities for performing artists. The internet is loaded with evidence of other successful young people living as thriving artists, not starving …

sports are temporary, personal stories are forever
January 19, 2022

Preparing a student-athlete for life after sports

When it comes time for college admissions or job interviews, student-athletes need to be ready to answer questions that get to the heart of who they …

helping high school administrators deliver student-centered education
January 17, 2022

Helping high school administrators deliver student-centered education

No two humans are completely alike – not even biological twins. One of the most rewarding aspects of being a mentor is helping a person figure …

how to hire high school and college students
January 12, 2022

Best practices: How to hire high school & college students

Employers need an alternative to resumes. A hundred years ago, sorting and sifting applications and resumes was a laborious task. Companies would assign staff to read …