Who Runs the World?
Amy Lopez Amy Lopez

Who Runs the World?

Empowering women to serve in top leadership positions is an imperative, not only for women leaders, but for the organizations that need them.

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Teaching the Arts
Amy Lopez Amy Lopez

Teaching the Arts

Fine Arts instruction teaches us about life, stretches our creativity muscles, and offers therapeutic benefits for students in all types of classrooms.

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Resiliency Culture
Amy Lopez Amy Lopez

Resiliency Culture

Building a culture of resiliency through crisis response and peer support teams is an intentional way organizations can improve the mental and physical wellness of their staff and students.

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College Campus or Prison Classroom?
Amy Lopez Amy Lopez

College Campus or Prison Classroom?

Postsecondary programming for incarcerated students is imperative, but the working relationship between higher ed and correctional institutions can sometimes be tricky.

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Coffee, Chocolate, and Special Education
Amy Lopez Amy Lopez

Coffee, Chocolate, and Special Education

Special education services are mandated for eligible students, even if they’re incarcerated, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Correctional facilities and Local Education Agencies must work together to ensure these students receive their educational rights.

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Technology in Secure Classrooms
Amy Lopez Amy Lopez

Technology in Secure Classrooms

Why is technology important for incarcerated students, and how can correctional institutions provide access while maintaining security?

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Teamwork makes the…nah.
Amy Lopez Amy Lopez

Teamwork makes the…nah.

Leadership requires more than witty phrases. Read about a successful organizational retreat and lessons learned about taking care of your people.

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Let’s Talk Coding…
Amy Lopez Amy Lopez

Let’s Talk Coding…

Providing meaningful programming for incarcerated or detained students is not only vital, it’s easier than you think.

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Anybody can teach, right?
Amy Lopez Amy Lopez

Anybody can teach, right?

Hiring certified educators in our classrooms and to run our educational divisions and institutions is a critical ingredient to learner outcomes. Viva la educators!

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