Videos and Lessons
The videos, lessons, reflection and/or discussion questions below are designed to help you and your students or group participants dive deeply into this topic. Click on the blue links to view the videos and the accompanying print support.
Teacher Appreciation Project
Dwayne describes how it took the help of his friend, mom, cousin and English teacher to turn his life around at a crucial time before he joined a gang.
Mentoring
A study by Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America reports that kids with a mentor end up years later with more education, more money, and a better relationship with friends and family. Watch this and hear real stories about finding and being a mentor and its benefits.
Participation and Leadership
David Lockett was not the model high school student. Early in his school career he did not have much faith in himself, nor did his teachers. But then something changed.
