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Proven Strategies for Students to Achieve Their Goals
Setting and achieving goals is a vital skill for students who want to succeed academically and personally. Without clear objectives and a plan, it’s easy to lose focus and motivation. This article explores effective student goal planning techniques that help students stay on track and reach their full potential. Whether you are aiming for better grades, improved time management, or personal growth, these strategies will guide you step-by-step. The Importance of Student Goal P

Wayne Winsley
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Bridging the Educational Gap: The Role of Brave Enough To Fail
Recent results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) make it clear: American schools are experiencing a widening gap between high- and low-performing students. This trend has accelerated dramatically in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to NAEP’s latest report card, student performance in vital subjects like reading, math, and science has declined since 2019. Alarmingly, the drop is most pronounced among students in the bottom 25%. The gap bet

Wayne Winsley
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Meet the Bosses: Celebrating the BOSS Academy Class of 2024–2025 at Faith Preparatory School
Faith Prep BOSS Academy 2024-2025 Preparatory School , where the program continues to thrive as a powerful in-class elective course ....

Wayne Winsley
Jul 16, 20251 min read


“Meet the Bosses” – Celebrating the BOSS Academy Class of 2024–2025 at Schaghticoke Middle School
BOSS Academy leaders of Schaghticoke Middle School Say hello to the future leaders, creators and achievers of tomorrow —the 2024–2025...

Wayne Winsley
Jul 11, 20251 min read


City of Norwalk and Kiwanis Club Invest in P‑Tech Students Through BOSS Academy Sponsorship
BOSS Academy P-Tech Norwalk We’re thrilled to share that the City of Norwalk has donated $4,500 to support Brave Enough To Fail’s BOSS...

Wayne Winsley
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Brave Enough To Fail Names Don Fertman as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Don Fertman Brave Enough To Fail Names Don Fertman as Chairman of the Board of Directors New Milford, CT – June 28, 2025 — Brave Enough...

Wayne Winsley
Jun 28, 20252 min read


The Power of Impact Shines at the 2025 Brave Enough To Fail Person Of Courage Award Gala
2025 Person Of Courage Awardee Janeene Freeman & Wayne Winsley On March 20th, 2025, the Norwalk Inn came alive with energy, purpose, and...

Wayne Winsley
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Brave Enough to Fail Receives $25,000 Grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Brave Enough To Fail is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF)....

Brave Enough To Fail
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Union Savings Bank Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant to Brave Enough To Fail
Union Savings Bank Foundation has awarded a generous grant of $15,000 to Brave Enough To Fail (BETF), a nonprofit based in New Milford....

Brave Enough To Fail
Aug 5, 20241 min read


Brave Enough To Fail Receives $10,000 Gift in Honor of Henry “Bud” Boucher
Brave Enough To Fail (BETF) received an extremely generous $10,000 donation in memory of the late entrepreneur Henry “Bud” Boucher....

Brave Enough To Fail
May 23, 20242 min read


Wilton First Selectman Toni Boucher Receives Person Of Courage Award
Wilton First Selectman Toni Boucher was presented with Brave Enough To Fail’s Person of Courage award at the student-focused nonprofits...

Brave Enough To Fail
Mar 10, 20243 min read


BOSSES Empower Fellow Students at P-Tech Norwalk
A dynamic cohort of seniors at P-Tech Norwalk High School has taken the reins as mentors and role models for incoming freshmen,...

Brave Enough To Fail
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Save The Date: March 7th 2024 Brave Enough To Fail Person Of Courage Award Gala
You are invited to the third annual gala in support of Brave Enough to Fail on Thursday, March 7, at 6 :00 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency,...

Brave Enough To Fail
Dec 18, 20233 min read


BETF is addressing Connecticut’s “Unspoken” Crisis!
According to CT Insider reporter Alex Putterman , “An estimated 19 percent of Connecticut residents between ages 14 and 26 are...

Brave Enough To Fail
Oct 5, 20234 min read


Inspiring students of the Danbury Summer Youth Employment Program!
The annual Summer Youth Employment Program hosted by Danbury Youth Services got off to an inspiring start! For the second year in a row...

Brave Enough To Fail
Jul 13, 20231 min read


This School Year was Inspiring
This school year we reached over 1,000 students across 5 cities and awarded $7,000 in new scholarships. From the Brave Enough To Fail...

Brave Enough To Fail
Jun 23, 20231 min read


M&T Bank Awards Brave Enough To Fail $2,500 for BOSS Academy Program
M&T Bank Foundation has awarded Brave Enough To Fail, a grant of $2,500 to support and expand it’s BOSS Academy Program. BOSS Academy is...

Brave Enough To Fail
May 17, 20231 min read


Savings Bank of Danbury Awards $1,000 to Brave Enough To Fail’s BOSS Academy Program
Wayne Winsley, CEO Brave Enough To Fail, Gretchen Barbieri, Branch Relationship Manager Savings Bank of Danbury Savings Bank of Danbury ...

Brave Enough To Fail
May 8, 20231 min read


2023 Person of Courage Award Gala was a huge success!
Brave Enough To Fail named its 2023 Persons of Courage. The honors went to long-time Stamford residents and philanthropists Mort and...

Brave Enough To Fail
Mar 20, 20231 min read


3M Corporation Awards Major Grant to Brave Enough To Fail’s BOSS Academy
3M Corporation’s charitable foundation has generously awarded Brave Enough To Fail, a grant of $2,500 to towards it’s BOSS Academy...

Brave Enough To Fail
Jun 16, 20221 min read
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