Education

School advisory programs and mentorships give students the comfort and courage to tackle tough teen years.

Schools such as Gilmour Academy and Academy of St. Bartholomew are teaching beyond the classroom.

Ruffing Montessori School's Erin Mandalfino discusses its importance to growing physically and mentally.

Lake Ridge Academy's Betsy Glor says community is vital to learning. 

Beaumont School's Nick Beyer says spirituality helps find purpose.

Gilmour Academy's Bryan Horgan stresses the importance of hearing from the student. 

Sarah Wilson, director of Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, says new studies put schools on the cutting edge. 

Kent State University's J.R. Campbell says it helps students navigate various communities and situations.

Middle school director at Hathaway Brown School, Sharon Baker shares how middle school students can advocate for themselves.

Cuyahoga Community College's Angela Johnson says it's a great first step for students who don't feel prepared for a four-year school. 

Tracy Hill is the executive director of the office of family and community engagement at Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

Creative habits build in early childhood, says head of Brichwood School of Hawken Charles Debelak.