Rural Colorado offers many perks to its residents, but the education system is not one of them—especially for students of color. I first began to notice student disengagement while working as a paraprofessional for an alternative high school...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2023 Contact: Emma Bittner (972) 510-3395 | Emma.Bittner@younginvincibles.org Young Invincibles Releases Illinois Student Basic Needs White Paper (Chicago, IL) – Today, Young Invincibles released “Beyond Basic Needs: Exploring the Landscape of Public Benefits Navigators on...
I took the conventional college advice and it was wrong. Conversations about going to college often revolve around job placement in a post-graduate world. My guidance counselors, parents and teachers all encouraged me to find a degree in something with...
Approaching my 22nd birthday, I reflect on a journey that defies conventional narratives. Growing up in a broken home, I faced challenges that forced me to mature faster than my peers. At 14, I decided that education was my...
Like many 19-year-olds, I’ve never had a great understanding of health insurance because my parents always handled it. My dad and I got health insurance through my mom’s job, but in the spring of 2023, my mom was...