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Nonprofit Spotlight: Rise Up School Of Dance

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Mission

To harness the power of dance, mentorship and community to empower students to realize their unique value and develop physical, mental, emotional and social skills that equip them to become the people they are meant to be.

Emotional Intelligence Trumps Your Gpa, Gage Poulson

Marriott Student Review

What does it truly mean to be intelligent? While success is commonly measured by our GPA, our ACT scores, and how many high-level courses we can manage, emotional intelligence is measured by the ability to motivate oneself, control impulses, regulate moods, empathize, and hope. In this article we explore how emotional intelligence should be valued equally, if not more, than academic achievements within the business world.