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The invaluable skills gained by completing her education through #EtownGPS have helped alumna Courtney Box '14 thrive in her career as the Director of Association Services at the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®. "My education at Etown has helped me in my professional life. The education was top-notch, the professors I had were knowledgeable and down-to-earth, and were able to provide real-world examples from their experience in the field to help prepare me for success." Are you ready to accelerate your career? Learn how you can go further, faster with Etown SGPS: https://bit.ly/3rFv3Yp.

Positive Education in the UK is growing rapidly. Mellor Primary in Stockport was the first school in the UK to achieve the Everyday Magic Positive Education School status. Recently I sat down with Jim Nicholson, Headteacher at Mellor Primary to talk about why he choose the Everyday Magic training programme for his school, and the impact it has had there on resilience, wellbeing and attainment. Here’s his advice for any schools still considering the Everyday Magic route to positive education. Look out for the full interview coming soon. #positiveeducation #positivepsychology #education

All about the kiddos - AKA…..OUR FUTURE! . #Blairwhiteproperties #blairwhite #whitephipps  #johnrwoodproperties #christies #christieshomes #christiesrealestate #christiesinternationalrealestate #swfl #naplesfl

Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development. In the news outlet’s recently released best colleges survey, the College ranked among the top 13 schools in Massachusetts. In terms of student outcomes, the College received a salary impact score of 87 out of 100, an increase over last year’s score. Based on student survey results, the College scored higher this year across all areas of focus including learning opportunities, preparation for career, and learning facilities. In the category of character development, a measure introduced this year, Stonehill earned a high score of 79. This new criterion focused on “the extent to which the colleges develop character strengths that help students make a meaningful contribution to society, including moral courage, resilience and fairness.” Learn more about this accolade: https://zurl.co/RwCQ

Thirteen Broward County Public Schools high schools are among the top public high schools in the nation, according to the annual rankings released this week by U.S. News & World Report, with Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, Pompano Beach High School and McFatter Technical High School in the top 2.5% of all ranked schools in the country. In addition, Atlantic Technical High School and Cypress Bay High School ranked in the top 5%. These five schools are also recognized for being among the top 5% of high schools in Florida, with Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy ranking #2 in the state. Read more at bit.ly/3JDlfE4

I just spent two days on a boat in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, one of the most remote, tranquil, and beautiful places I’ve ever been. The Sound contains steep cliffs lush with rich foliage and thousands of waterfalls, almost none of them permanent. Rather, they form based on the Sound’s mercurial weather conditions. We woke this morning to fog, pouring rain, and cascading waterfalls where none had been the day before (see photo below.) We were truly isolated, seeing no other travelers or boats while there and totally unplugged from the outside world. I was struck by the name Doubtful Sound, and that Captain Cook had missed exploring it because he was "doubtful" he could successfully navigate through it since he didn’t have the tools he needed. I also reflected on how variable the Sound’s conditions are, which would add to the complexities of navigation. I was reminded of college counseling! The college admissions landscape is also dynamic. It is influenced by a range of complex factors including decisions of political and higher education leaders, global and domestic conflicts, economics, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, as one example, when I returned to the mainland of New Zealand today and reconnected with WiFi, I saw, among other news, that Dartmouth College announced that it would again require applicants to submit standardized test scores (an issue I will provide insights on otherwise.) At Lantern College Counseling, LLC we provide families with the tools they need to successfully navigate through the ever-shifting college admissions landscape. If you are feeling doubtful about your child’s college search process, please get in touch via jennifer@lanterncollegecounseling.com to see if Lantern’s services would be the right fit for your college admissions journey. #collegeadmissions #collegeprep #collegecounseling #collegecounselor #collegeplanning #collegebound #collegesearch #collegeapplications #collegeadmission #collegeapplication

Milford High School's first OneGoal cohort enrolled in postsecondary institutions at a 75% rate, considerably higher than the school’s typical rate. 📈 Learn other ways that OneGoal has supported Milford HS and improved their students’ college and career readiness, including hosting a student summit; professional development for staff, and a structured curriculum in our case study: https://lnkd.in/eenndR-4

Excited to see so many familiar faces and to share what Deer Brook can offer. Is your institution considering implementing new software? Do you need project management and consulting expertise to navigate the transition? Do you need change management leaders who can help drive your organization forward? Contact us for additional information and find out how Deer Brook can help.

Unlocking Potential: Community Colleges as Catalysts for Social and Economic Mobility 🌟Community Colleges serve as the cornerstone of empowerment, welcoming students with boundless potential to shatter barriers and reach new heights. With a profound impact on future generations, these institutions pave the way for increased social mobility, transform financial landscapes, and bolster the labor market in real-time. 💡 Transforming Futures: By embracing students from diverse backgrounds, Community Colleges become hubs of opportunity, igniting a ripple effect of positive change within families and communities. 💰 Empowering Financial Prosperity: The impact of Community Colleges transcends the classroom, offering tangible pathways to economic stability and growth. Through accessible education and skill development, they empower individuals to secure brighter financial futures for themselves and their loved ones. 🚀 Driving Social and Economic Change: As engines of progress, Community Colleges fuel the engine of social and economic transformation. By nurturing talent and fostering innovation, they catalyze dynamic shifts that resonate far beyond campus borders. Let's celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Colleges in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Together, let's continue to champion the power of education as a force for positive change! 🎓✨ #CommunityColleges #SocialMobility #EconomicEmpowerment #EducationForAll #CCmonth Partnership for College Completion

I'll never get tired of saying how much Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) has added to both my professional practice as an advisor as well as my personal mission as a philanthropist and yesterday's "For the Love of Gift Planning" workshop was no different. Great to catch up with colleagues and meet new connections, as well as hear from guest speakers - here's a few things I learned: Malcolm Burrows is not just plugged into the trends in gift planning like nobody I've ever met, but he also makes a mean Powerpoint deck complete with fine art on every slide. I thought I'd be learning about the crossroads we find ourselves in as an industry, left also with a little bit of art history knowledge. Susan Manwaring hates the terms "in perpetuity" and "endowment" and I now know why. Left her session with a new understanding of the importance of gifting agreements, what can go wrong, and ideally how to get out ahead of those issues. Janine Kuzma BA, CFRE and St. Joe's are doing fantastic work with their professional advisory network and I think that model can be replicated for many #charities especially in the #artsandculture sector to help donors be more strategic in their giving. Michelle Osborne, CFRE and Melissa Pang broke down some of the learnings they had from their digital advertising campaign. Apparently the more emotional-based images don't work as well as the practical ones... good to know. Kimberley Blease kept us from the pub... just kidding. Fantastic research, as always, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the inclination of donors to prioritize arts and culture as recipients of gifts in their wills. Lot of takeaways on that. #conference #cagp #philanthropy #giftplanning #learningeveryday