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The Impact of Volunteer Mentorship Programs on Youth Development
If you’ve ever entertained the idea of volunteering with youth, it’s an idea worth pursuing. Your presence and experiences can help young people realize their potential. And volunteer mentorship often is equally beneficial for both the mentor and mentee.
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4 Benefits of Embracing and Celebrating Unique Cultures and Customs
Learning about cultures and customs outside of your own set of experiences is one of the best ways to expand your thinking. You’ll also help set an example for others around you who might be more hesitant. Continue reading to understand why it’s important to embrace and celebrate unique cultures and customs.
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Unpacking Racial Equity: Understanding the Journey Towards a Just Society
Are you ready to help build a more inclusive, equitable society? Pursuing racial equity requires taking stock of the current reality while committing to making actionable changes. With the right approach, you can be part of a movement that acknowledges inequities in an effort to do better.
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3 Ways Volunteering Helps You Connect with Others
More than 150 volunteers keep OhanaHC running! If you’ve been looking for a way to invest in your community and meet others, join your neighbors who are volunteering their talents each day with Howard County nonprofits. Read on to learn three ways that volunteering can help you connect with others to make a difference!
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3 Strategies for Bridging Racial Disparities in Education
Racial disparities can create frustrating roadblocks for students who don’t come from privileged backgrounds. And bridging racial disparities can seem like an uphill battle. That’s why educators in all roles need to shift their approaches to teaching and mentoring to foster more inclusive spaces.
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The Art of Connection: Building Strong Relationships Through Authentic Engagement
When you’re trying to forge meaningful connections with others, you have to be willing to be your most authentic self. That means engaging with a thoughtful sense of purpose and openness. And, in mentor-mentee relationships, you’ll have to take the lead.
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Embracing the Endless Learning Journey: Cultivating a Lifelong Passion for Knowledge
Embracing an endless learning journey can enrich your life. Best of all, pursuing learning opportunities doesn’t mean you need to pursue only traditional experiences. You can build knowledge in even the smallest or simplest moments.
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Putting Students First: Rethinking Education Through a Student-Centered Approach
Putting students first can be one of the best moves a mentor can make. Rather than dictating the curriculum or lesson plan, why not let students help guide the process? Read on to learn why a student-centered approach to learning can reap the most rewards!
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From Theory to Reality: Examining How Equal Opportunity Falls Short Without Equal Access
The essence of equal opportunity is that all individuals should be treated equally regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. Equal opportunity does not mean equal access, however. Some individuals face barriers. They may be unaware of opportunities or unable to compete for them. Learn why equal access needs to be a central part of equal…