It has been another extraordinary year in the four schools that we sponsor at Lakeside Educational Network. Lakeside students have really worked through a lot of issues and overcome huge obstacles to achieve success, and, finally, high school graduation. We make it a point to spend time celebrating each student’s accomplishment in each of our programs, and […]

Many nonprofits have fundraisers and events that both inspire those who attend and acknowledge those who provide support. For me, one of the great pleasures in being a nonprofit is seeing the impact of our programs for students and families. It is gratifying to see the impact and humbling to acknowledge the validation and support. Such was the case this past […]

As you know, I have been writing on the topic of trauma in children in the past few posts. One reality that we face is that so many of our systems, organizations and professionals who deal with children are not trauma-informed. This can mean that we may not have the proper lenses for children who […]

Welcome to Lakeside Connect, the global Web site of Lakeside Educational Network. Lakeside continues at the forefront of dealing with some of the most crucial problems within America’s youth and families.