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Communicate Effectively
I think the biggest shock to my system going into college is that I was terrified communicating with people I didn't know. Communication is such an essential skill that I wasn't even aware that I lacked, and I wish I had been forced into those uncomfortable situations before I had graduated high school. - ACS Alumni, Class of 2018
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Collaborate Intentionally
Most projects nowadays are done on keynote or powerpoint, but I would like the opportunity to work with and learn from others more even in regular classes. I think COVID has shown us that there's value in building relationships and working together to solve the world's problems. - AMS Student
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Cultivate Creativity
There's nothing like seeing a kid create something themselves instead of filling out the same old worksheet I've used for the past 10 years. - ACS Elementary Teacher
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Be Resilient
Resilience and perseverance. Whether in college or the workforce, they need to have the strength and GRIT to not give up when the going gets tough. We can teach them how to follow a path forward, and most importantly, ROOT for them along the way by investing in THEM, not their final grade. - Parent of AMS Student
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Lead with Empathy
Service to others. In workforce this means helping a business succeed by being an asset to that business. Not the typical 'What's In It For Me.' - Arlington Community Business Owner
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