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Onward Rising Helping young people who need a different approach build confidence, independence, and lifelong executive functioning skills. C.O.R.E.

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Building the skills to move Onward. Onward Rising is an educational services company built on the understanding that all people are capable of learning and autonomy. By offering a range of services, we aim to craft programs for individuals and groups that support their development and guide their ultimate success.

What happens when a teen has people in their circle who know how to bring out their strengths?People who know how to mot...
10/11/2026

What happens when a teen has people in their circle who know how to bring out their strengths?

People who know how to motivate them.

People who come alongside them instead of simply telling them what to do.

That’s what Cassia found in Onward Rising for her son, Maximus.

And her words say it best: “Genuinely great program!”

If you’re looking for support that helps your teen build on their strengths and move toward greater independence, send us a DM. We’d be happy to tell you more.

10/11/2026

Mental health isn’t only about getting through hard moments.

It’s also about having people around you who know you, support you, and make you feel like you belong.

That’s why connection matters so much at Onward Rising — between students and mentors, and among students themselves.

Having the right people around you can make a bigger difference than we realize.
If you want to learn more about how we can support your child, send us a DM.

What If Your Teen Is Struggling With Things They Don't Tell You?Does your teen have a trusted adult they can turn to whe...
10/09/2026

What If Your Teen Is Struggling With Things They Don't Tell You?

Does your teen have a trusted adult they can turn to when they need advice, encouragement, or someone who simply understands them?

That’s one reason mentorship matters. It gives a young person someone outside the family who listens, asks questions, shares perspective, and gives them room to grow.

This is what makes Big Brothers Big Sisters of America a resource worth knowing about.

For more than a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has connected young people with caring adult mentors through supported one-to-one relationships. Their programs include community-based and school-based mentoring across the country.

A mentor isn't there to replace a parent. A mentor adds a positive relationship to a young person's life.

That relationship can give a young person:
1. Someone to talk to without feeling judged.
A trusted mentor gives them space to talk through school, friendships, goals, and frustrations without every conversation feeling like correction.

2. A different perspective when they're stuck.
A mentor can ask questions, share experiences, and help a young person think through problems instead of telling them what to do.

3. Someone who sees more than their struggles.
A child with ADHD, dyslexia, mental health challenges, or executive-function struggles can easily become known for what they find difficult. A good mentor helps them recognize what they're good at.

Mentorship doesn't replace parenting, teaching, therapy, or other support a child may need. It adds another relationship that can help a young person learn, grow, and see what's possible.

If your family is looking for in-person mentoring, Big Brothers Big Sisters is one resource worth exploring.

If you're looking for virtual mentorship and support, Onward Rising works with young people across the country. Send us a DM to learn more.

10/08/2026

When we talk about the growth of young people, we often focus on what they need to learn, improve, and accomplish.

But there’s another question worth asking: Who is helping them along the way?
Who challenges the way they think?
Who shares perspective when they’re stuck?
Who recognizes potential they haven’t fully recognized in themselves?
And what difference can the right mentor make in the direction someone takes?

On this week’s JP Live, Jason Pergament will be joined by Zach Boykin, educator, coach, and founder of EngiNearU, to dig into the value of mentors and role models.

Zach has built a career and deep experience in education and student development. He is known for his work in AP Calculus and AP PreCalculus through EngiNearU, where he helps students tackle difficult concepts, prepare for high-stakes exams, and build the foundation they need to succeed. His work has reached thousands of students and families.

For the past year, Zach Boykin has been a mentor to Jason through theteacherproject and has helped Jason think differently, challenged his ideas, and played a meaningful role in building Onward Rising and CORE Confidence.

Jason and Zach will unpack what makes mentorship meaningful, what we can learn from the people who guide us, and why having the right person to challenge, encourage, and share perspective with us can change the way we approach growth.

If you're a parent, there’s an important question to consider:
Who are the people helping your young person grow into the person they’re capable of becoming?

If you’ve ever had a mentor who changed your perspective or you’re thinking about the kind of role models your young person needs. This is a conversation worth joining.

HOST: Jason Pergament
GUEST: Zach Boykin
WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM EDT
WHERE: All Onward Rising Channels

We all have people who have influenced the way we think, the choices we make, and the person we’ve become. Sometimes,...
10/08/2026

We all have people who have influenced the way we think, the choices we make, and the person we’ve become.

Sometimes, it’s a teacher, a coach or someone who simply took the time to challenge us, encourage us, or see something in us that we hadn’t yet seen in ourselves.

But what makes someone a meaningful mentor or role model?

And how can the right person help a young person navigate growth, setbacks, uncertainty, and the challenges that come with becoming more independent?

That’s the conversation happening tonight on JP Live.
Jason Pergament will be joined by Zach Boykin, educator, coach, and founder of EngiNearU (Enginearu Online Tutoring Agency), for a conversation about mentorship, role models, and the people who help shape our growth.

Zach has been a mentor to Jason over the past year through the The Teacher Project, challenging his thinking, offering perspective, and contributing to the growth of Onward Rising and CORE Confidence.

Tonight, they’ll discuss what meaningful mentorship actually looks like, why the right guidance can matter at different stages of life, and what parents should consider when thinking about the people influencing their young person.

HOST: Jason Pergament
GUEST: Zach Boykin
WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM EDT
WHERE: All Onward Rising Channels

If you’ve ever wondered how the right mentor can influence a young person’s growth, join us for the conversation tonight.

10/06/2026

What happens when your child wants friends but keeps feeling like they don’t belong?

Telling a young person to “just make friends” doesn’t teach them how to start a conversation, join a group, handle an awkward moment, or keep trying when things don’t go well.

Sometimes, they need someone to guide them. Someone they can learn from.

And they need opportunities to be around other young people where they can practice those skills without feeling judged or like they’re the only one struggling.

That’s why mentors and positive role models matter.

Watch Jason’s response to a parent who asked how to help her child who was struggling to connect and feeling like they didn’t belong.

If your child is going through something similar, send us a DM.

When we talk about the growth of young people, we often focus on what they need to learn, improve, and accomplish. But t...
10/05/2026

When we talk about the growth of young people, we often focus on what they need to learn, improve, and accomplish.

But there’s another question worth asking: Who is helping them along the way?

Who challenges the way they think?
Who shares perspective when they’re stuck?
Who recognizes potential they haven’t fully recognized in themselves?
And what difference can the right mentor make in the direction someone takes?

On this week’s JP Live, Jason Pergament will be joined by Zach Boykin, educator, coach, and founder of EngiNearU (Enginearu Online Tutoring Agency), to dig into the value of mentors and role models.

Zach has built a career and deep experience in education and student development. He is known for his work in AP Calculus and AP PreCalculus through EngiNearU, where he helps students tackle difficult concepts, prepare for high-stakes exams, and build the foundation they need to succeed. His work has reached thousands of students and families.

For the past year, Zach Boykin has been a mentor to Jason through The Teacher Project and has helped Jason think differently, challenged his ideas, and played a meaningful role in building Onward Rising and CORE Confidence.

Jason and Zach will unpack what makes mentorship meaningful, what we can learn from the people who guide us, and why having the right person to challenge, encourage, and share perspective with us can change the way we approach growth.

If you're a parent, there’s an important question to consider:

Who are the people helping your young person grow into the person they’re capable of becoming?

If you’ve ever had a mentor who changed your perspective—or you’re thinking about the kind of role models your young person needs—this is a conversation worth joining.

HOST: Jason Pergament
GUEST: Zach Boykin
WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM EDT
WHERE: All Onward Rising Channels

For parents navigating ADHD, dyslexia, neurodiversity, or mental health challenges, it can be difficult to know what to ...
10/04/2026

For parents navigating ADHD, dyslexia, neurodiversity, or mental health challenges, it can be difficult to know what to do next.

You may see your teen struggling with things that seem simple to others and wonder how you can help them build confidence, independence, and the skills they need for everyday life.

At Onward Rising, we meet teens where they are and support them as they grow.
And when parents start seeing more confidence, greater independence, and meaningful progress in their teen, that’s what makes the journey worth it.

This is one parent’s experience with us. 💛

If your teen is struggling with confidence, independence, life skills, or navigating everyday life, send us a DM. Let’s talk about how we can help.

10/03/2026

Knowing what to do and being able to start are two different things.

Your teen may understand an assignment, know what’s expected, and still feel overwhelmed by where to begin.

Sometimes, they don’t need someone to give them the answer. They need the right support to help them take that first step.

This is why we created Office Hours.

It’s a space where your teen can ask questions, talk through what’s challenging, break things down into manageable steps, get the support they need and build the confidence to move forward independently.

If your teen often knows what to do but struggles to get started, send us a DM to learn more about Office Hours and how we can support them.

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