Steve Larosiliere

Non-Profit's Nerdy Sister: Youth Development

Steve Larosiliere | Posted 05.02.2012

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Steve Larosiliere

Youth development programs teach important skills such as teamwork, communication skills, goal setting, and how to have fun. It's a much-needed outlet for many youth and places them on a road to success.

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A Solution Right Under Our Noses

Steve Larosiliere | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Larosiliere

Buying school supplies helps. Hiring better teachers helps. Overhauling school curriculum helps. But none of that matters unless a young person is part of a community and has the support of a caring, consistent adult.

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New School Year, Same Challenges -- Interview With Dr. Steve Perry of Capital Prep

Steve Larosiliere | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Larosiliere

Entering the new school year, I, like many people who work in education and youth development, am constantly thinking how are we going to make this year better than the last.

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Getting Students Stoked on the Summer

Steve Larosiliere | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Larosiliere

Did you know it is estimated that students lose more than two months of grade equivalency in math and reading during summer break? This crisis is called the summer learning gap.

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My New Year's Resolution to all "At Risk" Children

Steve Larosiliere | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Larosiliere

As a youth advocate, nonprofit leader and mentor, I'm making new resolutions for at-risk youth. I resolve to not just help the easy children, not to give up on children, and to care about their future.

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