“Own Your Education! : A Student’s Guide to Grater Success in School (and Life)” by Megan Stone, M.Ed.

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The Author is the Founder and President of Stone Foundations of Learning, Inc. She also holds a B.S in Human Biology.

The book describes planning and organizational strategies as well as study skills a student must have to be able to excel academically in high school and college.

The Author advocates that students take responsibility for their own success and failure and not look to others. The book has many examples and exercises on how to do this and is easy to read for students in high school.

 

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