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Over 3,200 Students Attend Student Leadership Series
Events in Springdale, Arkansas
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The 2013 Student Leadership Series (SLS) also headed south in March, partnering with One Community in highly successful events held in middle schools and high schools in Springdale, AR. Over 3,200 students attended. One Community is an organization committed to improving the quality and quantity of education for Latino youth in Northwest Arkansas. We are grateful for the support of the Springdale Independent School District.
Our featured speakers were Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, the matriarch of Latina/o motivational speakers, and Roy Juarez. The feedback received from teachers, counselors, and students was almost immediate, all expressing appreciation for our speakers and commenting on their impact on specific needs at their respective schools.
SLS participating schools will see their students become better motivated and more determined to succeed academically and in life. Their dropout rate will decrease and the graduation rate will increase as more and more students are embolden to navigate their way through the academic achievement pipeline toward career and success. Over 19,678 students have been reached to date in 2013.
The Student Leadership Series is USHLI's flagship youth program, and one of six youth programs offered by USHLI. The goal of the SLS is to introduce students to the full range of post-secondary options and help them chart their individualized course through the academic achievement pipeline and success in life and career.
Together with our super-talented, innovative, energetic, interactive, uplifting and inspiring speakers, USHLI is able to offer SLS events that will empower students at all levels, parents, as well as educators.
Persons interested in hosting an SLS event in 2013 should contact Dr. Juan Andrade at docandrade@ushli.org or Martha Villegas Miranda at mvillegas@ushli.org.
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SLS Lead Sponsor
SLS Honorary Chair
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