Children learn primarily through observing and imitating the behaviors of others, both positive and negative. Positive role models, individuals whose behavior, attitude and values are admired and ...

Kids choose positive or negative role models based on whether they have a growth or prevention mindset. A growth mindset looks toward goal accomplishment while a prevention mindset focuses on avoiding ...

“Being a role model is the most important kind of educating.” —John Wooden In June 2025, shortly after the NBA Finals, journalists interviewed Vaughn Alexander, the father of Oklahoma City Thunder ...

ODESSA, Texas — Many kids don't have a positive role model to look up to. Others have parents who are doing time in jail. Others simply don't know where to go in life. That's why Shawn Carrasco formed ...

TULSA, Okla. — A new program at Monroe Demonstration Academy in north Tulsa recruits men to spend time at the school, serving as positive role models. Men of Monroe started the year with the slogan, ...