By: Renee Ruffin-Price
To: AL DIA TODAY
During the years when we conducted presentations about how to reduce bullying in school communities, someone would ask “Why do kids bully others?” There can be a single or multiple reasons why it … Read More
By Lt. Col. Ralph Gracia USAF Ret.
Guest Columnist
In this two-part series edition, I will share the importance of unlocking your potential. During my military career and while attending a graduate class at Montana State University, I had the … Read More
By: Ana Diaz
The right to vote, for citizens over the age of 18, in the United States is based on the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people. As we near the time to exercise this right, … Read More
By: Renee Ruffin-Price
To: AL DIA TODAY
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, which was founded by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in 2006. Throughout the month, school-based and community activities are held to highlight the importance of preventing childhood … Read More
By: Ana Díaz
Guest Columnist
Great leaders take lessons from everything around them, including nature. When witnessing the journey of a momma sea turtle, I reflected on her actions and could see the clear leadership lessons from this beautiful moment.… Read More
By Lt. Col. Ralph Gracia USAF Ret.
Guest Columnist
In this edition I will highlight Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Richard Pardey, a 2022 United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate. A Colombian native who took immense pride in leading … Read More
By: Renee Ruffin-Price
For: AL DIA TODAY
When I conducted training sessions with students, parents, and educators, I described the short and long-term consequences for the children/teens who bullied others, for the children/teens who were the targets/victims and for the … Read More
By Lt. Col. Ralph Gracia USAF Ret.
Guest Columnist
In this edition, I will share how leadership strategies are important to achieving success in college and life. College can be an intimidating adjustment for any person. Classes are much more … Read More
By: Renee Ruffin-Price
For: AL DIA TODAY
Renee and I became friends my junior year in high school. Everything about her was perfect, externally. And everyone envied her from afar. Renee opened as we became friends and she shared that … Read More
By: Ana Díaz
Guest Columnist
The excitement of the first day of school is in the air! The smell of new school supplies and the feel of new shoes and clothes can be lots of fun. The anticipation of connecting … Read More
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