“Stated in its simplest form, lasticity describes the set of express conditions (related to qualities, processes, approaches, values, and interconnectivity) that, if met and satisfied, operate to facilitate breakaway student success across the educational pipeline.” — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“Lasticity is at once an outcome, a process, a goal, a trait, a characteristic, a construct, and an architecture to facilitate and foster breakaway… — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“Breakaway students are moving (actually often wrenching themselves) away from where they were to where they can be. Some succeed. Others do not.” — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“We know that on a campus, you can do 98% of things “right,” but one nasty comment or misunderstood encounter can make a breakaway… — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“We underestimate the depth of the behaviors of hypervigilant people because we do not actually see them.” — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“Teachers and faculty are remarkably focused on self and interpret student action (or inaction) as a personal affront. Really? Not everything is personal and… — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“It makes little sense to focus on the end point—graduation and graduation rates—if you can’t get the beginning right.” — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“The current Parent PLUS Loan product is too expensive (including interest rates) and too keyed to credit worthiness.” — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“Stated in its simplest form, lasticity describes the set of express conditions (related to qualities, processes, approaches, values, and interconnectivity) that, if met and… — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“The majority of the current student-focused attention is targeted at those who have failed and what we need to add to their tool box… — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“In other words, professionals within the institution assume that the absence of uptake is evidence of a lack of interest, lack of commitment, lack… — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
“If children are not exposed to opportunity, it is hard for them to know it is there.” — Karen Gross Copy Share Image
