It's the time of year again where the kids you've pushed, prodded and nagged move onto the next phase. Working in Alt Ed, it's one of those big goals of mine. I see some students who don't see the point or the importance of graduating, or education at all. I guess I feel a little more confident in the future when the kids finally get that diploma.
Last Wednesday night I dressed up in my Masters Robe (it's tradition at the school I work in now) and watched several of the seniors I've worked with walk across that stage. There were a few more who chose not to walk, which I feel is unfortunate, but it's their choice, and I felt a little better about how difficult this year has been.
Today was the graduation ceremony for my former school. I received a wonderful note in an invitation for that rite of passage from a former student who I admire so much. The deck was really stacked against her at times, and I wish I could've been there today. But that wasn't possible. I feel really confident in knowing that her path is clearer than it was when I met her as a freshman. She's so much stronger now that she thought she could be four years ago.
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