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Sometimes, just a little bit of encouragement is all it takes to help a struggling student. BoostUp specializes in giving this necessary encouragement to young people at risk of dropping out of school.
Sometimes, just a little bit of encouragement is all it takes to help a struggling student. BoostUp specializes in giving this necessary encouragement to young people at risk of dropping out of school.
Each year, about 1.3 million students drop out of school. Many of these young people lack encouragement from their teachers or parents, or don't see opportunities in their communities after graduation. A message of hope can sometimes be all it takes to keep a student in school and on the path to graduation.
The BoostUp program connects individuals who want to help with students who may need some encouragement. The "boost" can be written or in the form of a video. (Even LeBron James and Barack Obama have contributed video boosts.)
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I pledge to give a struggling student a boost through BoostUp. I'll either write a message, record a video, or take another action to help students have the confidence to continue in school.
I have great qualities that could help in encouraging a younger student. If I'm feeling really dedicated, I'll also take one of the following actions to help:
2) Volunteer in a local classroom
3) Start a book drive for a local school
You're well on your way to helping out a struggling student. Head over to BoostUp to explore the simple ways to give a boost.
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