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A Model for Combating Chronic Absenteeism

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Chronic absenteeism is a challenge that schools across the country face, impacting students’ academic performance and future opportunities. At Reality Changers, we take a proactive approach to combat absenteeism by providing students with structured after-school programs. By fostering mentorship, leadership, and academic support, we create an environment where students feel motivated to show up, stay […]

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Meet The Bueno Family

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Meet the Buenos: Stephanie (‘15), Mimi (‘24), and their parents: Erika and Luiz. The family values education, not just because college is a pathway to opportunity, but also because it helps them to give back to their community in Southeast San Diego. Erika grew up in Mexico. She was not able to finish high school

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Meet Genemo

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Genemo (‘11) grew up in Ethiopia and City Heights. As a high school student, he participated in Reality Changers, where he learned soft and hard skills for college success. “If you go through the Reality Changers experience,” he says, “you’re a different person at the end. It gave me the discipline to follow through and

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Welcome Zoe & Kevin

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We are excited to welcome Kevin Torres and Zoe Benink as our newest Achievement Coaches! Kevin will be supporting 11th graders and Zoe will be working with 9th graders to complete homework, learn soft skills, and prepare for college. Kevin (Kev) recently moved from NYC, where he grew up in Queens, NY, experiencing a blend

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Top Tips for First-Generation College Students

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Starting college can be a real challenge, especially for first-generation students who may face unique hurdles and uncertainties. Unlike their peers who come from families with prior experience navigating the higher education system, first-generation students often lack the guidance and support networks that others may take for granted. From navigating the college application process to

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Navigating Change: Challenges for First-Generation College Students

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College is a time of transition. Many students enter as teens—unsure of themselves and their place on campus—and graduate as adults, ready to take on the world. It’s a transformative time, to say the least. During this journey, first-generation college students often encounter a distinct set of challenges that can impact their academic success and

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Where Are They Now: Rosa

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When Rosa (‘14) was in middle school, she joined Reality Changers. What she thought would be an opportunity for her and her brother to be the first in their family to attend college morphed into her contributing to the developing infrastructure and transportation of San Diego.  Her story begins in middle school when she initially

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