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Supporting Students After Graduation, with Dr. Aliber Lozano

February 05, 2025 • AVID Open Access • Season 4 • Episode 64

Dr. Aliber Lozano, Head of Teaching and Learning at AVID, discusses the importance of supporting students beyond high school graduation, emphasizing the need for a growth mindset and nurturing student agency. He highlights the challenges faced by first-generation college students, including financial literacy, social networks, and mental health. Lozano stresses the role of educators in fostering professional learning and maintaining connections with alumni. He introduces the AVIDly Adulting podcast, aimed at first and second-year professionals, and underscores the significance of community and networking in overcoming obstacles. The conversation concludes with a call to action for educators to support each other and their students.

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