Words of wisdom
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — May 22, 2026
“How you end things, like how you begin them, shapes people’s experience, sense of meaning, and memory.” -Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering (p. 248)
Can’t keep a habit? This comic shares a proven formula to make it stick
Curated by Dreambox Creative — May 22, 2026
[Excerpt] for a habit to stick, you need to do more than just repeat it, says behavioral scientist BJ Fogg, founder of Stanford’s Behavior Design Lab. You need motivation, the ability to do the action, and a prompt to do it. “When those three things come together, the behavior happens.” Learn more here.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Superintendent Olmos Throws First Pitch at Sacramento River Cats Game!
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — May 22, 2026
One of our esteemed partners Visions In Education has had one of those years that you can call a Grand Slam! We are glad that they are taking time to celebrate their wins and accomplishments. We can think of no better way to celebrate than by going out to a ballgame and seeing your very own […]
Gener8ion – STORM ii (starring Yung Lean)
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — May 22, 2026
FINALLY! A music video worth watching over and over again. Please be warned that the long version is graphic, violent, and scary in nature and not recommended for younger audiences. Nonetheless, this version captures some of the best dance cinematography I have seen in a long time. The dancers are awesome and move together in a way that is captivating […]
Why more Millennials are going ‘chronically offline’ and turning back to analog experiences
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — May 22, 2026
Have you noticed how more and more young people are (re)discovering the joy of analog entertainment and meeting up in person more regularly to share fun experiences? I have, and I love it! Check out this article from UPWORTHY to learn more about why young people are going offline and choosing more tangible experiences. Check it […]
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 8, 2026
“Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of fear is a freedom.” – Marilyn Ferguson
Changing How We Perceive Time
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 8, 2026
In this podcast interview, psychologist Ruth Ogden explains how emotions, memory, culture, routine, and technology shape human perceptions of time.
WJUSD Superintendent Youth Advisory Council
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 8, 2026
Last week the Woodland Superintendent Youth Advisory Council held their grantee showcase, a culmination of some great youth leadership work.
Jobi Riccio – Wildfire Season
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 8, 2026
It’s one of my favorite things when you go to a show and are surprised with an opening act you didn’t expect. After finding her song Wildfire Season a few months ago, it was really cool to see Jobi Riccio live.
How Friends Shape Us
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 8, 2026
One of the strangest things I am learning as an adult is how to make new friends, especially with the way much of the world functions now (thanks to the tiny computers in our pockets). I’m having luck actually talking to my neighbors, intentionally spending time with them, and starting to rely on them when […]
Words of wisdom
Curated by Julian Montoya — April 24, 2026
“Violence is what happens when people don’t know what to do with their suffering” – Ashanti Branch
There’s more than one “right” way
Curated by Julian Montoya — April 24, 2026
Peel a banana from the bottom instead of the top—less mess, no struggle. It’s a simple shift, but also a reminder: not everyone moves through the world the same way, and different approaches can be just as valid (or even better). Read more.