Source: Inside Higher Ed | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 10/10/2025 – In a recent Forbes column, Lumina Foundation president Jamie Merisotis reminded us that degrees must do more than certify coursework—they must create real value for students and employers. In Indiana, where Sagamore Institute’s 2040 workforce economy study and the Indiana Commission for Higher […]

Source: tes Magazine | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 10/10/2025 – A couple struggled to get their daughter to school. They tried everything, but the girl’s anxiety and fear only brought on fresh psychosomatic concerns to fuel her continued absences. This is a story that’s currently being repeated in many households, in many different countries, […]

This Building Dreams Engagement Report provides insight into the volume of student and educator engagement with Building Dreams resources over the month of September. Engagement with Building Dreams empowers students and educators to build healthy relationships through active reinforcement of positive wellness and relationships skills that strengthen school attendance and peer relationships. Check in/out is […]

Celebrating Educators for Engagement Related to Recognizing Positive Student Behavior! Congratulations to our top 3 -total point earners for Building Dreams! 1st Place: Ms. Stockberger2nd Place: Mrs. Asher3rd Place: Ms. Galbraith Awesome job to all three classes! Class Rewards!Ms. Stockberger’s class will get to have Freddy the Tiger in their classroom for the month of […]

A Factor Analysis of Neighborhood Factors and Their Impact on Educational Outcomes We integrate relationship skill building and socio-emotional wellness into our programs to help students develop critical emotional regulation, empathy, and decision-making skills. By focusing on these areas, we empower students to make positive behavioral choices, fostering a more supportive and constructive learning environment. […]

Source: WRTV : Repost Fight for Life Foundation 8/26/2025 – Teachers at the Sankofa School of Success now have a dedicated space to unwind during the school day, thanks to a new partnership between the Fight for Life Foundation and Simon Malls. The not-for-profit organization, founded by former Indianapolis Colts player Marlin Jackson, unveiled the […]

Joshua Lopez-Martinez is one of the 2025 Building Dreams Student Champions! As a 5th grader last school year at IPS Frederick Douglass 19, Joshua contributed to a positive school and classroom culture that created Winning Moments for students and educators! He modeled Healthy Habits by making good decisions that displayed Focus, Effort, and Respect for […]

This week, the GVPLA community came together for their Ice Cream Social Back-to-School event, and the excitement for the year ahead was contagious. Families filled the halls, greeting teachers, reconnecting with friends, and learning more about the Building Dreams platform while enjoying a sweet treat. While meeting their child’s teacher in the classroom, parents received […]

On Thursday, August 7 from 6–9 PM we Kicked off the Colts preseason with a night of fun, friendly competition, and community impact! Former Colts standout, and current FFL CEO Marlin Jackson, emceed the high-energy Colts Trivia Event in partnership with the Skyline Club. Guests enjoyed the following: 🎉 Silent auction, all proceeds supported the […]

Source: South Bend Tribune | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 8/6/2025 – Believe it or not, school is just around the corner, and these last few weeks of summer are the perfect time for families to start helping their students prepare for the new school year. Here are six tips to set students up for […]