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Mentoring First-Gen Students: How to Guide Without Taking Over | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the nuanced art of mentoring first-generation college students, emphasizing the critical balance between guidance and autonomy. This conversation is essential for educators, nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and community members who want to support young people navigating higher education without inadvertently creating dependency or undermining their confidence. The episode moves beyond generic advice to address the 'invisible curriculum'—the unspoken social codes, bureaucratic norms, and cultural expectations that middle-class…
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