By far the most recent popular check-in question in our tribe of youth developers is- “What are you going to do after the pandemic?” This article confirms what people are sharing with us. Get you party hats on and your most hyped playlist queued up because… WE ABOUT TO PARTY (or something close to it)! […]
DMX, who sold millions of records and was nominated for three Grammy Awards, was the first musician whose first five albums reached No. 1 on the Billboard chart. He passed away from complications of a heart attack on April 2, 2021. YDN is sending nothing but love to our fellow DMX fans and family. Where is DMX in […]
For years my son and Lindsey danced together at Northern California Dance Conservatory. They put timeless hours and made countless sacrifices to dance to the limits of their strength and passion for the art. My son graduated before Lindsey and is dancing on the East Coast at a prestigious conservatory. Last week we received the […]
We showed that we are united and that we, young people, are unstoppable. -Greta Thunberg
Taking a walk outdoors has many health benefits both physically and mentally. Though it is getting warmer, there are still a lot of excuses that are easy to use in order to avoid it. Read about why a walk is worth it here!
Students recently attended a board meeting for the Elk Grove Unified School District to ask why music programs aren’t allowed on campus when many sports programs are. Justin Liu, a senior at Florin High School had the opportunity to speak at the board meeting and in a KCRA 3 story. This is youth voice and […]
30% Off! was written during the pandemic when most people were staying home and quarantining to avoid getting sick. This song also addresses the commercialization of the pandemic. A friend sent this song my way a few weeks ago and it’s been at the top of my studying playlists.
When schools shuttered suddenly more than a year ago, teachers and staff scrambled to recreate their school communities as best they could in a virtual environment. And while teaching and learning is a central component, not to be overlooked are the other, auxiliary experiences: the relationships forged, the support services provided, the social-emotional needs met. […]
Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind. -Amit Ray
Do you need help organizing all the thoughts and ideas swirling around in your head? Are you looking for some practical ways to not only capture your bright ideas but to organize them in a useful way? Organizing your thoughts may very well be one of the most challenging organization projects on which you’ll ever […]
Basketball nets, street signs, manhole covers. You won’t see these things in a guidebook, but for photographer Enoch Ku, they’re the little things that make up Ordinary Sacramento. “There’s actually a photographer I had met one time that told me there’s nothing more to shoot in Sacramento,” Ku said. “And I was like, ‘What? Are […]
When I’m going for a drive and need a quick energy boost, this song has become my go-to. With fun lyrics and an upbeat tempo, this song always gives me a reason so bop around in my seat and feel a little better about the world. Give it a listen here!