Beyond masks and Lysol, we need to meet the Social-Emotional Needs of our Students. Here’s where to start. Reopening our schools and youth-serving organizations may seem like a daunting task. The unknowns are innumerable, the risks are real, and the concept of “normal” is no longer applicable. Aside from distancing protocols, sanitizing routines, and enforcing …

Each October 11th we celebrate International Day of the Girl. According to UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, There are 1.1 billion girls today, a powerful constituency for shaping a sustainable world that’s better for everyone. They are brimming with talent and creativity. But their dreams and potential are …

About three years ago, I signed up for a weekly evening class called “Watching the Nighttime Sky” at a local college with my first-born, Lola. Lola was 5, a crazy-voracious reader, way into learning about the solar system and the universe. 3 min read