Juneteenth (On My Own Holidays) June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. African American slaves worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for [...]
In Spring 2018, we launched our second podcast entitled, College and Coffee, hosted by Mike Dunn, a College and Career Counselor. Stay tuned for a season of information for parents, students, and other stakeholders. Season 1: The Regular Drip: Episode 5- Accessing the College Pipeline Students from a variety of backgrounds face substantial barriers to postsecondary learning. [...]
In Spring 2018, we launched our second podcast entitled, College and Coffee, hosted by Mike Dunn, a College and Career Counselor. Stay tuned for a season of information for parents, students, and other stakeholders. Season 1: The Regular Drip: Episode 4- Financial Aid 201- Planning This episode looks at some potential options for parents of young kids who [...]
Season 1: The Regular Drip: Episode 3- Financial Aid 101- Access Speaking with Mastery Charter School College Counselor, author, and speaker Dana Martin, Mike looks at considerations that families must make in their Junior and Senior years of high school. Part 1 of 2 episodes that focus on financial aid, this conversation explores the necessities of what [...]
In Spring 2018, we launched our second podcast entitled, College and Coffee, hosted by Mike Dunn, a College and Career Counselor. Stay tuned for a season of information for parents, students, and other stakeholders. Season 1: The Regular Drip: Episode 2- The Truth Behind College Rankings Mike tackles the issue of rankings and how they can impact a [...]