by Give Something Back | Nov 4, 2022 | Education
Give Back’s “Why We Strive” fall programming centers around personal budgeting. The programming was developed to highlights a core competency, sub-competency, and personal learning objective of economic stability, financial literacy, and personal budgeting, respectively.
by Give Something Back | Aug 19, 2022 | Education
As illustrated in the poetry of one of the most prolific and revered rappers of all time, no matter where you come from and what you have experienced, you can and will still blossom. Even engulfed in concrete–in an environment where almost everything might be holding you back and telling you otherwise–remember that you are beautiful, you are strong, and you can rise above to flourish and reach your dreams.
by Give Something Back | Nov 15, 2018 | College Success, Education
Choosing your future college is one of the bigger decisions you’ll make. Take a look at some Do’s and Don’ts from our previous Give Back graduates so that you make the right decision for your future!
by Give Something Back | Sep 28, 2018 | Education, Scholars
This past summer, Give Back in Illinois and New York kicked off their first ever book club. Scholars came together to discuss Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The book tackles the typical challenges of a teenager, all with a humorous twist on adolescence, sports, and being apart of multiple communities. Head over to the blog to learn more about summer book club with our scholars!
by Give Something Back | Feb 7, 2018 | Education
Learn how Give Something Back is bring innovative and challenging learning practices to grade school students.
by Give Something Back | Apr 18, 2016 | Education
April 18, 2016 If our country is going to meet President Obama’s goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020, then our high school students need more college readiness support than ever. At the center of the college preparation effort, I’ve come to learn, are high school counselors. While […]