Words of Wisdom
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 7, 2022
“Build your own pyramids, write your own hieroglyphs”Kendrick Lamar
Ear Candy of the Week – Linda Linda’s- NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Curated by Adrian Ruiz — June 7, 2022
My favorite punk-rock band of the moment happens to have a drummer who is 11 years old. These four young women hold their own as they deliver songs like Racist Sexist Boy, Cuántas Veces, and Talking To Myself. Ain’t no power like the power of the youth because the power of the youth don’t stop!
Weekly WOW (Words of Wisdom)
Curated by Trao Thao — May 24, 2022
“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. it’s what we do consistently.” – Tony Robbins
How to Encourage Collaboration in Kids Through Cooperative Play
Curated by Trao Thao — May 24, 2022
Watching kids work and play together is a wonderful thing, and their ability to cooperate with others can have a big impact on the kind of person they grow up to be. It’s a particularly important stage of a toddler’s development as it is only at this stage that they begin to recognise the needs of […]
Yolo County Student Election Poll Workers Recruitment
Curated by Trao Thao — May 24, 2022
There are only 21 days from Election Day and as part of the effort to engage youth in the democratic process and ensure voters in Yolo county are provided with the best access to voting, the Yolo County Elections Team are in need of your help in recruiting high school age students, 16 years and older, […]
Drew Green – Good Ol’ Man
Curated by Trao Thao — May 24, 2022
Being a father of two, this song hits home. Drew Green puts what we’re all feeling into words of his song, Good Ol’ Man. We’re all just trying to be the best version of ourselves, and more often than not, doing our best is the best we can do.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Curated by Trao Thao — May 24, 2022
May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which celebrates and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Here are some activities, books, and resources you can use to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with children in your classroom.
No Mow May
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 10, 2022
April showers bring May Flowers and while we (seemingly) haven’t had any rain this year, May is still one of the most important months for native flora to grow. This brings us to the concept of No Mo May: “Mowing your lawn less creates habitat and can increase the abundance and diversity of wildlife including […]
Dog Inside a Car – Fell Runner
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 10, 2022
Another one for the summer playlists! Dog Inside a Car is simple, catchy, and provides a dynamic listening experience. I know we go fast and we go far, but I’ll never know how the engine works
Big Day of Giving 2022 Results
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 10, 2022
During this year’s Big Day of Giving, nonprofits in the Sacramento region raised a record $13.4 million, which is pretty Awesome! If you donated to any nonprofit organization last week, thank you so much for helping make our communities even brighter.
5 ways to show you can lead
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 10, 2022
Not everyone has a chance to have a leadership roll, but there are ways to show that you are able to lead. This part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series goes into detail about how we can demonstrate our leadership potential to yourself and others. Like… Take Responsibility Include other people Speak up Ask questions […]
Words of Wisdom
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 10, 2022
“It’s the choosing that’s important, isn’t it?” — Lois Lowry