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Erick Machuka – Overcoming the Odds with Options For Youth

Erick Machuka shares his inspiring journey as he speaks at the OFY Class of 2023 graduation, celebrating growth and the power of second chances.

Erick Machuka’s story is a powerful example of how a supportive educational environment can help students overcome even the most difficult circumstances. Growing up, Erick faced instability at home and at school. “As a child, I would be moving house to house, going from school to school. I didn’t always have food at home or even a place to stay,” he shared. Despite his best efforts, his living situation and lack of guidance made it difficult for him to focus on his education.

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5 Things Not to Do After Applying to College

Applying to a college or university is a long process with many steps. When you finally click the “submit” button, you may feel like your work is done and now you can finally devote your time to catching up on your favorite TV shows. While it’s definitely true that you’ll have more free time, you will need to periodically check in to make sure that every part of the application process is flowing the way it should. After all, it is your application and your life! Who better to take care of it than you? To make sure that everything goes well, be sure to avoid these common setbacks.

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What to Expect Your First Year of College

There will be a lot of required reading…and it is REQUIRED. In high school, when your teacher assigned reading you may have thought that meant you didn’t have homework. Reading the assigned material in college allows you to effectively participate in class, often a large contribution to your final grade, and helps you better understand the information professor lectures about in class. Last but not least, you are paying to enroll in your classes, so don’t waste your (parent’s) money!

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The Importance of Eating Healthy for Students

Research has shown that students are able to learn better when they’re well nourished, and eating healthy meals has been linked to higher grades, better memory and alertness, and faster information processing. One reason for this is that foods that are rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats such as eggs, yogurt, apples and oatmeal keep the body feeling full longer, providing enough energy to focus and stay alert throughout the entire day. As a student or a parent, how do you find time to pack lunches that are healthy, tasty, and don’t take hours to prepare? One simple way that you can ensure your student is getting enough of the nutritional foods that they need is to pack foods from every color of the rainbow.

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Understanding the Every Student Succeeds Act

The Every Student Succeeds Act was officially signed into law in December by President Obama. The new law’s more flexible approach to school accountability and student testing are expected to benefit the education system overall. The law replaces a highly criticized No Child Left Behind Act that has governed schools since 2002.

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