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Action pitch to Reduce Recidivism at TEDxSacramento

October 7, 2015 By PhyllisOrzalli

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This action pitch strives to build support for empowering criminal offenders to reach their potential in order to improve our urban cities.

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The True Meaning of Climbing a Mountain

August 27, 2015 By Frederika Zylstra

by Roxy Davis

On our latest field trip to Granite Arch Climbing Center, we asked our students what lessons from rock climbing they could apply to their lives to help them succeed. Here are a few of their answers:

“The higher you climb, the higher you can achieve.”
“Trust and believe in yourself. The top is just a climb away.”
“The stronger the grip, the harder it is to fall.”
“No goal is too great to achieve.”
“Climbing helps you focus on one thing and think of different ways to do it.”
“It’s only difficult until you’re done.”
“You never know until you try.”
“Never say ‘I can’t.’”

11696022_607536399349095_3086418896082109039_nFor many of our students, this was their first time climbing, but they were more than up to the challenge. We are so proud of our awesome, inspiring students! A big thank you to Granite Arch for supporting us and our students!

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