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Freedom Flight

Freedom Flight was a once in a lifetime opportunity for young students to relive some of the most pivotal points in our nation’s history through the eyes of the heroes who fought for us.

It created an opportunity for students to make a direct connection to history, and sacrifices made by our veterans and how it shapes the world around us.

The result was an innovative learning experience that engaged students in middle and high schools across curriculum.  Just as importantly, it served as a model of public/private partnership to address the school funding crisis.  It was ground-breaking and never had been done before.

Why is this important? … Connecting students to the values of courage, hard work, tenacity and sacrifice is important in an increasingly digital world that can pull us away from a sense of who we are and what matters.  How we do this, as well as provide enriching educational experiences in a world of shrinking budgets is one of our nation’s greatest crises.

mAAgic flight

It is just as important to work small as it is to think big. Ultimately, one of the greatest impacts for social change is to empower an individual with the belief that they can make a positive difference and to motivate them through personal experience.

mAAgic flight changes the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening medical conditions as well as the lives of those who make their dream happen. The program brings the children and their families from around the world on American Airlines and American Eagle for a vacation at  Give Kids The World Village® in Florida.

Colleyville Middle School joins their Teen Leadership students with other volunteers to help create this experience. Participation in  mAAgic℠ flight motivates and empowers the students with the belief that even they can make a difference that can be life changing. Big things can start in small steps.

Why is this important? … Empathy is a critical skill for leaders – our world is rapidly changing and increasingly we compete globally. Empathy allows a leader to identify opportunities, solve problems and more effectively lead people.

Developing empathy as a critical leadership skill is important for better business, team and individual performance. We need more opportunities like this to help transform young people into tomorrow’s leaders.

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