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Choosing the Right Summer Programs

The college-planning workshop, “Choosing the Right Summer Programs” hosted by the Turner Chapel AME Church Education Ministry is taken from the book, “A High School Plan for Students with College-Bound Dreams”: “Your experiences, such as where you have traveled, the … Continue reading

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FAFSA, Scholarship, and Financial Aid

Teamwork is Key On Sunday, January 29, 2012 I presented a FAFSA, Scholarships, and Financial Aid workshop at Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, Georgia. Joining me in the presentation was Tyrone Smith of Pathway Educational Service. Due to the … Continue reading

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Building Faith-based Partnerships

One of the most pressing challenges in communities, both in the U.S. and abroad, is closing the achievement gap between Black males and their counterparts from other demographic groups. Our partnership with the Turner Chapel AME Church Education Ministry has … Continue reading

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Increasing Black Male Achievement (WCPSS)

Wake County Public Schools’ Saturday Speaker Institute I was honored at having been invited to speak at the distinguished Wake County Public Schools’ Saturday Speaker Institute. I was equally gratified to have so many educators set aside their Saturday to engage … Continue reading

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Presentations at the NABSE Conference

Visionary Leaders Principal’s Institute (Presented at the NABSE Conference in New Orleans, LA) At today’s Visionary Leaders Principal’s Institute participants were led through important strategic discussions as a precursor to identifying the people, programs, and practices needed to cultivate a … Continue reading

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The Importance of Parent Involvement

Watch the video “The Importance of Parent Involvement.”  

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The 411 of Academic Planning: Part III

Watch the video “The 411 of Academic Planning – Part III.”  

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The 411 of Academic Planning: Part II

Watch the video “The 411 of Academic Planning – Part II.”  

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The 411 of Academic Planning: Part I

Watch the video “The 411 of Academic Planning – Part I.”  

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4-1-1 of Academic Planning Recap

For those serious about college planning, I strongly suggest that you read the book, “A High School Plan for Students with College-Bound Dreams” [ISBN 978-1-880463-06-2 - $19.95] as it is impossible to sufficiently cover nearly 300 pages of material within … Continue reading

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