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THE EDUCATION ISSUE | September 2013

3 - EVENTS 15 - FAMILY FOCUS 16 - SAY WHAT 17 - THE LIST 29 - EDUCATION The Idaho Family Journal is a division of the Idaho Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal, LLC. We publish monthly and distribute to more than 500 high traffic locations across the Treasure Valley, including grocery stores, banks, auto repair stores, libraries, schools, daycares, medical facilities, toy stores, book stores, and many more. This publication is available free of charge, one copy per reader. Writer submissions are welcome. We reserve the right to edit, revise, reject, or comment on all material submitted. Address correspondence to: KarleenAndresen@gmail.com, Ph: 208-891-7373, www.TheIdahoFamilyJournal.com, www.IdahoWomensJournal.com All rights are reserved, and no portion of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of its publisher. We may refuse advertisers and/or submissions for any reason. Opinions and article position do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this organization. Distribution does not mean we endorse the products or philosophies. Publisher: Karleen Andresen Advertising: Brandi Lee: blee_2012@yahoo.com and Emily Barker: emilyidahofamily@gmail.com Designer: Amy Greensky, Greensky & Co. Resource Coordinator: Shaileen Savage, calendaritem@gmail.com Website: www.TheIdahoFamilyJournal.com Mobile App: Idaho Womens Journal Facebook: www.facebook.com/IdahoFamily

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Main Library 10:30am - 11:00am http://www.boisepublic library.org/classes-events

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Frank Zappa Main Library 7:00pm-8:00pm

E-Device Class Kuna Library 1:00pm

USS Boise Library! at Cole 7:00pm-8:00pm

Become a Mad Scien tist Library! at Collister 4:00pm

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Pre-School Storytime Library! at Cole 2:00pm

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Early Literacy Storytime Library! at Hillcrest 10:30am

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Kenneth Arnold’s Saucers Main Library 7:00pm-8:30pm http://www.boisepublic library.org/classes-events

FRIDAY, 9/13

SATURDAY, 9/14

Hyde Park Street Fair Camelback Park, Boise Free to attend, children’s area has $.50 tickets 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Free.

Hyde Park Street Fair Camelback Park, Boise Free to attend, children’s area has $.50 tickets 10:00am - 8:00pm. Free.

Chicago Morrison Center 8:00pm

Boise Contemporary Theater Opening Party www.bctheater.org/

www.giraffelaugh.org/ events.html

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Hispanic Fitness Fiesta Julia Davis Park 5:00pm-9:00pm

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Kid Cudi Idaho Center Amphitheater 5:45pm http://www.ictickets.com/ Event/Default.aspx?id=1336

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Meridian Community Block Party Settlers Park 10:00am - 4:00pm. Free. www.meridiancity.org/ calendar.aspx

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Pizza and Books Star Librar y 4:30pm- 5:30pm

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Velma V. M orrison Morrison Cent er 3:00pm

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Gordon Lig htfoot Morrison Cent er 8:00pm ht tp://mc.boise state.ed calendar.html

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Family FOCUS

With all the hub-bub on who should be on the cover of the first issue of The Idaho Family, it became a tug-o-war. The first issue is historical, and it should not be taken lightly. Should it be the publisher and her family, the designer, some family friends, a single child or children, or a political statement. To settle the debate, this issue is on all families with all their loveliness. Families come in all shapes, sizes, and mixtures. Blend, unblend, older parents, teen moms, single dads, uncles and aunts, disabilities, non-traditional, and traditional. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what will be covered in The Idaho Family. A story about the limitless love of families. Thus the first issue and cover allows it to be everyone, yet no one. This is in hopes to establish that sharing lives among any diverse family dynamic is equal in The Idaho Family.

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Say

What!?

Questions asked and answered by people in our community.

Q: What family friendly movies do you recommend to Idaho Families? Lisa Wood:

Facing the Giants

Linda Black:

Where the Red Fern Grows (written by Wilson Rawls in Idaho)

Gail Buchmann:

Ramona and Beezus, Singing in the Rain, Chitty Chitty Bank Bank, Planet Earth, Jesus of Nazareth, and Up

Bestjob IsMom: The Sound of Music, Anne of Green Gables/Avonlea, Dolphin Tale, The Perfect Game, Megamind, Monsters Inc, Despicable Me, and The Idaho Movie. Brandi Lee:

Finding Nemo and Emperorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Groove

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EACH MONTH, - THE -

IDAHO

FAMILY

JOURNAL WILL BE BRINGING YOU A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF USEFUL RESOURCES, BASED ON OUR MONTHLY THEME

Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is: Online Education Sources for iPad

Any of these entertaining and education apps can be found by accessing iTunes and simply searching by name under Apps. Parents and guardians should always excercise their best judgment before releasing permission for online use. A search for Android Apps will yields results too.

The LIST:

September

Online Education Sources for the iPad Pettson’s Inventions - Math & Science $1.99 Help old man Pettson and his cat Fundus build their amazing inventions. A drag and drop program that teaches logic and stimulates creativity. 37 ingenious inventions to solve. The Curse - Math & Problem Solving $2.99 What you’ve done suddenly hits. Upon activating the book you’ve unleashed an ancient curse and unwittingly released the Mannequin: a mischievousadversary who lays a challenge before you. Tackle 100 unique puzzles to banish the Mannequin. UmiZoomi - Math $4.99 Reached #1 app in Education category. Use mighty math power to explore Umi City, uncover hidden surprises, and play five Umirrific math games. Geography Drive - Geography $3.99 2013 Gold Parents’ Choice Award and featured on Fox News. Hit the gas and head out on the highway in the fact-packed game that turns textbook geography into an exciting crosscountry adventure. Thud: Presidential Edition - History $2.99 The first in a series of games that combine quizzes and puzzles in a test of brains and balance; and if you’re not careful, you might learn something. Who was the first president to visit China? Which president became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Who said, “The buck stops here?” Which president kept grizzly bears on the White House lawn?

Paul Revere: Ansel & Claire - History $4.99 2013 Creative Child Media of the Year Award and 2012 Mom’s Choice Award. Mini games explain concepts such as the Boston Tea Party and No Taxation with Representation, 13 colonies jigsaw and “Help Samuel Prescott Escape” maze. ABC ZooBorns - Science & Reading $2.99 Baby animals from the world’s zoos and aquariums are here to teach through sight, sound, and touch! Explore the exotic world of tiger cubs, penguin chicks, baby giraffes through captivating photos, fascinating videos, interactive scenes, and spoken fun facts. Grammaropolis - Writing $Free It’s where grammar lives! Grammaropolis uses the parts of speech as animated characters whose personalities are based on the roles they play in the sentence. From the shad pronoun always trying to take the noun’s place, to the motherly conjunction who just wants everyone to get along. Little Fox’s Music Box - Music $2.99 A sing-along songbook with more than 100 interactive elements in 3 songs and the little fox music studien where you can record your own songs. Toontastic Jr Pirates - Writing & Imagination $Free A playful storytelling tool for swashbucklers and scallywags as young as three to create their own pirate cartoons. Pick a beginning, middle, and ending then animate your story just like a puppet show, recording your voice while you move the characters onscreen. Word Mover - Writing $Free Word Mover allows children and teens to crate “found poetry” by choosing from the word banks and existing famous works, and adding new words to create poetry by moving text. PlayArt - Art $1.99 Five Top Apps for Creative Kids by USA Today. An education tool which introduces children and grown-ups to the world of art in an enjoyable, stimulating, and innovative way. Move, rotate, resize, and duplicate the elements to create a unique piece of artwork that can be saved to your own museum gallery. Bridge Free - Engineering $1.99 You can choose among a range of materials such as wood, steel, cables, or concrete pillars. Use the appropriate materials and stay within budget to build the perfect bridge. Dummy Defense - Engineering & Math $.99 Use the blueprints editor to design a structure that will protect your dummy, Melvin, from some random danger. You’ll have to work with the available materials. A wise person once said, “An engineer is someone who can do for a dime what any fool can do for a dollar.” Your design must be strong enough and cheap enough to win. www.theidahofamilyjournal.com THE IDAHO FAMILY JOURNAL 20

continued from page 20 Toca Boca Band - Music & Imagination $2.99 Toca Band is getting ready for their big concert and need help to mix beats and sounds together for their hit song. It’s a fun and easy toy to encourage children to explore music in a new and creative way. Choose characters and put band members on stage to get the music started. Then move members around and see what happens. My Beastly ABCs - Reading $2.99 Join this delightful interactive adventure as a timid boy experiences a magical day filled with friendly monsters from around the world. AzawhistleKids Tejas and Lollipop’s Great Clean Up - Reading $1.99 The interactive app shares a great story and teaches children the good habit of tidying up their own room. Rosita y Conchita in 3D - Reading & Culture $4.99 Help Conchita celebrate the life of her dearly departed sister as she sets up a memorial alter for her on the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday. Parker Penguin - Reading & Science $4.99 Learning the life cycles of animals, Parker Penguin combines a warm, accessible wit with interactive and educational content. Children can participate in every stage of Parker’s life, from birth to parenthood, and learn all about penguins and life in the Antarctic including sliding, swimming, hunting, marching, protecting an egg, and hatching a chick. The Year of the Dragon - Reading & Culture $4.99 2012 was the Year of the Dragon. Dominic’s proud parents rule the sea and sky, advise the Emperor, and have high expectations for their son. Meanwhile Dom befriends the boy, Bo, and the other zodiac animals, who wish to paddle a boat in the village’s annual river race. But when other people and Dom’s parents disapprove, what will Dom do? The Legend of Momotoro - Reading & Culture $2.99 The famous legend of Momotaro is brought to life with beautiful handcrafted illustrations, animations, and narration. Ten panoramic scenes tell the classic Japanese story of an old man and an old woman who’s only wish is to have a child. The Gods grant their wish in a most surprising way.

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MOST UP-TO-DATE

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K-12 Schools

The Ambrose School

www.theambroseschool.org An evangelical protestant Christian school, accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools.

Fresco Arts Academy (formerly ArtsWest School for the Performing and Visual Arts) www.frescoarts.org Building lives through artistic, academic, and civic excellence.

Bishop Kelly High School

www.bk.org A diverse and comprehensive education in the Catholic traditions.

Boise Valley Adventist School

www.bvas.adventistnw.org An education system rooted in the Seventh-day Adventists beliefs.

Calvary Chapel Christian School of Pocatello www.ccpocatello.com We use the A Beka Christian Curriculum.

Christian Center School

www.ccs-id.net Everything is founded on the belief that true learning develops a whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

Classical Christian Academy - Post Falls

www.classicalchristian.com Their mission is to provide a Christ-centered, classical, and college preparatory education firmly rooted in Biblical truth.

Cole Valley Christian Schools www.colevalleychristian.org Their core values include grace, truth, and love.

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Desert View Christian School

www.desertviewchristianschool.org They are part of the world-wide Seventh-day Adventist school network.

Eagle Adventist Christian School

www.eagleadventistchristian.com With open, year-round enrollment, their vision is to promote creative, innovative, educational, and life experiences that apply to all areas of a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education through life and eternity.

Foothills School of Arts & Sciences www.foothillsschool.org By focusing on the individual needs of students alongside national curricula in all academic areas, the school has come to attract families who are interested in providing their children with opportunities to grow as innovative thinkers and problem-solvers, who work well with other people.

Genesis Prepar atory Academy

www.genesisprep.org Genesis Prep exists to prepare students for a life of personal fulfillment and service to others within the greater community.

Greenleaf Friends Academy

www.fgaschools.org Greenleaf Friends Academy prepares students spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to be effective ambassadors for Christ.

Hilltop Adventist School

www.hilltop22.adventistschoolconnect.org A Seventh-day Adventist school located in Twin Falls, Idaho.

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Hope Luther an School

www.allabouthope.org As Lutherans we accept and teach Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. These teachings can be summarized in three short phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind www.iesdb.org Teaching education, communication, and independence for life.

Liberty House Academy

http://libertyhouseacademy.weebly.com/index.html Liberty House Academy is located in the heart of St. Anthony, Idaho. We are a private school focusing on leadership education of local youth and communities. We apply the philosophy of Thomas Jefferson Education in our K-12 classrooms.

Mar anatha Christian School

www.boisecentral.org These words taken from the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 1:7a NIV) underscore everything we do at Maranatha Christian School.

Nampa Christian Schools

www.nampachristianschools.com Nampa Christian School is dedicated to serving the Christian community by providing high quality Christian education and training for the development of well-rounded students who will impact this world for the Lord Jesus Christ through Biblical thought and action.

North Idaho Christian School

www.nicsroyals.com North Idaho Christian Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to transform our community by reflecting Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love. We do this by coming alongside Christian parents who desire to provide a biblcally centered learning environment for their children. Our objective is to win, train, and empower disciples of Jesus Christ, enabling each student to reach his or her full potential spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.

Northwest Academy

www.nwacademy.net Northwest Academy is a therapeutic boarding school located on a beautiful plateau in the mountains of northern Idaho. Here older adolescents, at-risk of not completing high school, benefit from counseling, family reunification, experiential learning, accelerated college-preparatory academics and post-secondary guidance.

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Riverstone International School

www.riverstoneschool.org As Idaho’s first International Baccalaureate authorized institution, Riverstone International School offers the PYP, MYP, and DP for preschool through grade 12 students. Academic excellence, international understanding, community and service, leadership by example, and outdoor education form the foundation of our educational philosophy.

Sacred Heart Catholic School - Boise

www.sacredheartboise.org Sacred Heart holds the distinction of being an Idaho Merit School. We are here to assist the family in educating and fostering growth of the whole child.

St. Joseph’s School - Boise

www.stjoes.com St. Joseph’s Catholic School seeks to provide all children with an opportunity to develop spiritually, academically, morally, emotionally, and physically, in an environment of Christcentered attitudes and values. Staff and parents are committed to preparing students to take their place in their own community and the world at-large by fostering a love for lifelong learning and a responsibility to others.

St. Mary’s School - Boise

www.stmarys-boise.org For over 60 years, St. Mary’s School has been providing academic excellence in a Catholic community. The legacy of our traditional school has been our pledge to ensure our students experience a sense of belonging, cohesiveness and connection.

Silver Valley Christian Academy

www.svchristianacademy.com We are a Bible-based school where we each mature as we expand our understanding of the Bible. We provide a rigorous and comprehensive program for Pre-K through 12th grades.

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The Lucky C

In some ways, the logo looks like a lucky charm, and for many, it literally is. young women another option in the wave of youthful living. A recent co

Maureen O’Toole has taken special interest in the positive outcomes of young

women. She is the recently appointed CEO of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council here in Idaho. As a former military intelligence officer and public school teacher, O’Toole is passionate and direct; she will take the organization to new heights beginning with knowing and understanding the value of this legendary organization. O’Toole has not stopped since entering her role in May 2013. She is involving people, creating new concepts, and embracing community. Among the hours spent combing through information she was startled to realize the powerful and positive influence Girl Scouts has been. She organized some data and says, “Give me three years, and I can show you what Girls Scouts can do for a young woman.” So to put her to the test, we asked. Here are the results of her research:

Studies show structured environments can prevent high risk behaviors in youth. Girl Scouts Leadership Experience provides 15 positive outcomes. Non-college grads are five times more likely to be unemployed with Idaho finishing in the bottom 10 states for finishing four-year degrees. Girl Scouts are 81 percent more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree. Traffic fatalities and violent crimes are attributed to underage drinking. 90 percent of Girl Scouts will not participate in underage drinking. Idaho spends 60 million dollars to incarcerate and treat offenders with drug addition. 96 percent of Girl Scouts will never use drugs.

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y Charm...

t literally is. Becoming involved in the Girl Scouts has given many recent conversation uncovered some surprising information. Idaho spends 61 million dollars a year on more than 2,000 teen births. 98 percent of Girl Scouts will not experience a teen pregnancy. Idaho’s current juvenile correction budget is 48 million dollars a year and it has seen an 80 percent increase in youth arrests over the recent decade. 99 percent of Girl Scouts will never appear in Juvenile Court.

To consider your child for Girls Scouts, call 208-377-2011 or visit www.girlscouts-ssc.org

I can’t wait to

You know that feeling when you just can’t wait for tomorrow? The feeling you get when you’re with your friends and you’re talking about all the fun things that could happen? We love that feeling! So let’s do all the cool stuff you imagined—like exploring the outdoors, creating your own artistic masterpiece, or helping the community with new friends. We’ll always be counting down to the next adventure—and the next one, and the next one—together.

Ready? Start the fun now by registering at www.girlscouts-ssc.org © 2013 Girl Scouts of the USA. The GIRL SCOUTS® name, mark, and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including the Trefoil Design, are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA.

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Back to School

Fears

Angela Ruth Strong

Imagine your child attending their new school as an employee. The first day of school

becomes their first day on the job. That’s a lot of pressure on both child and loving parent. To ease the pressure and prepare for such an uncertain future by building confidence in the same five areas used in the adult world.

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F inancially:

Rather than let a child associate his worth with possessions and then play the blame game, empower him to prioritize and learn the value of a buck by offering a budget. By doing this he can decide if he really wants those flashy sneakers. It just might mean wearing big brother’s hand-medown sweatshirt in exchange. If he complains about the sweatshirt, remind him it was a choice. Shopping can be another opportunity to teach how to create the life he wants to live.

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Kids handle fear in different ways. Some will stifle feelings. Some will act out. Others will try and climb the social wall to gain control. You can’t change who they are, but you can create a safe environment for them to let down their walls. Asking open ended questions can help expose possible areas of concern. Complimenting in areas where children show positive traits can build self esteem. And empathizing in areas where the not so preferred experiences lie can communicate a parent’s willingness to listen.

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M entally:

Go on a school tour. Map out classes. Meet teachers. Know bus routes, and even play the “what if” game. The more answered questions, the less insecurity.

Socially:

The older kids become, the bigger their social world increases. As much as adults would like to pick friends for their children, that’s not the job. The job is to guide the tricky navigation of youthful relationships. This can be through establishing and/or supporting hobbies, being a source of information when the waters get rocky, and inviting kids over so you can get to know them.

Physically:

For school age children, the first day at school is the first day on their job. Everyone should leave well rested and well fed, but it’s especially important when there are so many emotions coursing through young bodies. Make a habit of healthy living with vitamins and fluids to keep a child energized enough to have the physical activity he needs. As with anything in life, the greater the challenge, the greater the reward. Make that reward obvious by celebrating the end of a child’s first school day on their job. Consider a special evening social to talk about their experiences, starting a weekly journal, or a healthy snack. A well planned first day can settle the nerves and create a smooth transition.

IGNITING

Ivy

by Isla Brazzil

ollywood movies can bring college campuses to life and often light a spark in the teenage mind of where they want to set their sights. Silly or not, movies such as The Social Network, Legally Blonde, and Good Will Hunting give students a glimpse of what Ivy League campuses and other prestigious universities like Duke and MIT have to offer and might even get them to start thinking about their future.

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prawling lawns, old architecture, student life, and sports games are enough to kick start a life goal. Something as simple as following an Ivy League sports team can be the right type of motivation for a child to set their sights at schools above the margin, especially if they are in a sport themselves. Ivy League and Pac Ten schools are not easy--in fact these are the most prestigious universities in the nation and won’t budge without the right score, right grades, and right application. This is where parenting plays its part. There is nothing wrong with setting the bar high for universities, but a

At Tutor Doctor we had a family in Meridian who were satisfied with their daughter’s ACT composite score of 26. After 6 weeks of tutoring, she raised her composite score to 32. This resulted in $13,000 per year in scholarships. proper support structure at home needs to be in place to make the goal a realistic one.

Motivation plays its own role. As the world

changes, money is the motive for many young people because their future holds unlimited possibilities. As a parent this very thing can be used to the advantage as a higher earning potential comes hand in hand with a higher education degree. This includes expensive cars, clothes, homes, vacations, and an overall better quality of life. Stressing these facts to adolescents can encourage them to think bigger when applying for colleges.

Meeting with alumni and experiencing campus tours also make a huge impact on a student and give them a taste of the real thing. The physical beauty and experience of stepping foot on the campus can send a teen’s head into overdrive for weeks afterwards. Although seemingly superficial these factors encourage and open eyes to the impact of an Ivy League diploma.

Confidence is key.

Incentives for good grades, constant praise, and tutoring are all positive routes to take to build confidence at home. “If the student has the confidence that the goal is achievable then, with the proper reinforcement, guidance and support structure, they will rise to the occasion,” said Robert Rosedale from Tutor Doctor in Boise. Rosedale has had incredible success helping his clients reach goals, especially when it comes to college bars. Preparing students for college testing is vital. Many seventh graders will take the SAT or ACT in the winter to qualify for elite university programs, such as the Duke Talent Identification Program. These qualification programs are a great way for students to understand strengths and weaknesses while getting involved with their dream campus early on. “At Tutor Doctor we had a family in Meridian who were satisfied with their daughter’s ACT composite score of 26. After 6 weeks of tutoring, she raised her composite score to 32. This resulted in $13,000 per year in scholarships and she

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was able to apply and be accepted to the school of her dreams,” Rosedale said. Tutoring programs like Tutor Doctor in Boise can make a huge impact on scores that allow a student to qualify for their first choice university. It’s commendable for any young person to set such high academic goals for themselves, as it takes a lot of time, dedication, and self motivation to get into Harvard, Yale, or Princeton.

When preparation meets opportunity, luck happens. It is important for young teens to not lose sight of big dreams, whether they include diplomas from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton and Yale or from Duke, Stanford, Georgetown, MIT, Rice, Johns Hopkins.

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