In today's digital age, a world of educational resources is right at our fingertips, so whether you're a seasoned parent or new to navigating this ever-evolving educational landscape, in this blog post, we'll explore various resources and strategies tailored to help parents (like you) make informed decisions, advocate for your children, determine the right post-secondary plans and find sustainable ways to engage with your child's mental well-being.

You will find resources categorized within three fundamental pillars that form the bedrock of our work: leadership development, mental well-being, and career development.

We interviewed Jacqui Logan, a first-generation college student and Lion's Pride Alumna of 2019-2020, about education and empowerment before the announcement of the Supreme Court's ruling.

Students have expressed an increased sense of belonging after participating in the Lion’s Pride community. Having the opportunity to feel known, named, and noticed, supports three pillars of the belonging process mentioned in the Spring Research Institute article on How to Build Belonging.

​The team at Lion’s Pride Mentoring has always set out to empower young people to serve as leaders in their communities, believing that students are best equipped to identify and solve student problems. Over the course of this school year, Lion’s Pride Mentoring plans to expand the power of students in the program. One new method for increased student voice comes with the addition of “Bigs Only” sessions.

Abdoullaye Doucoure, former Big at Baker College Prep, returned to the Lion’s Pride Mentoring organization earlier this month. Abdoullaye will serve as the fall intern for the organization as he continues his studies at Western Illinois University, pursuing a degree in broadcasting production. When asked why he applied for the position, Abdoullaye stated, “I want to grow and experience behind the scenes work of nonprofits and build community bonds between people and resources.”