At Hope Extreme this past semester there was a young student who used to cry and completely shut down whenever schoolwork felt overwhelming. Reading was especially hard, and frustration often left him in tears. But week after week, volunteers sat beside him, patiently helping him sound out words, celebrating every small victory, and reminding him that he was seen and valued. One afternoon, after finally reading a full page on his own, he looked up through tears and whispered,

It’s here!! The new school year!! Some students groan, and some throw up cheers. What you do often depends on the environment that you...

It's just what you are expected to be. Because of your environment. The circumstances you were raised in. The examples that you see all...

Statistics would say it is impossible to catch up. By age 3, kids with professional parents are already a full year ahead of their poorer...

Probably one of my favorite things is to go to an Honor Roll Awards program at the local schools here in east Houma. Maybe it is the...