Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — April 22, 2022
Summer may seem far away, but it is right around the corner as many of us are experiencing fresh flower blooms around us. As you may have guessed, many summer programs, are preparing for an engaging 2022 summer, and have already opened enrollment. Our young people need the connections found not only in school but […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 29, 2022
Lately I’ve noticed that cooking for others has been a source of a lot of joy, apparently there are some psychological reasons it! According to this article on HuffPost, cooking can create bonds between people, act as a form of altruistic nurturing, and give you time to practice mindfulness for yourself. If you have the […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 29, 2022
There’s definitely something about a pop song like Hold It In that makes the warm weather we’ve had lately feel appropriate. A band that describes themselves as “A mishmash of modern pop, retro vocals and classic rock indulgence” Jukebox The Ghost has become one of my favorites over the last few months and I am […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 29, 2022
While the Praise our Peeps section is normally a space to call out all the excellent things we have seen from the members of our community, it’s important to remind ourselves that while we celebrate women during March that we do so with intersectionality in mind. This article from The Daily Campus is a great […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 29, 2022
It’s important to work on being spontaneous, especially since the pandemic has left our best-laid plans in disarray. While being spontaneous can just be a thing we use to find joy, according to this article “We also need spontaneity to embrace change”. The tips from this article include things like meditation, disrupting routines, and getting […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — March 29, 2022
You can’t always expect to be the smartest person in the room but you can promise to be the hardest working. – Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 13, 2022
“Everyone jump upon the Peace Train” and let’s make this world a better place. This Song Around The World version features more than 25 musicians from 12 countries and unites Yusuf / Cat Stevens, singing and playing a beautiful white piano in a tranquil open-air setting in Istanbul, Turkey, with musicians such as five-time Grammy […]
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 13, 2022
“There are five important things for living a successful and fulfilling life: never stop dreaming, never stop believing, never give up, never stop trying, and never stop learning.” Roy T. Bennett – Author of The Light in the Heart
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 13, 2022
BOOST Cafe is a comprehensive online community for in and out-of-school time educators. The BOOST Cafe is an extension of BOOST Collaborative and provides no-cost resources to support our community with relevant, timely, and easy-to-implement tools and resources.
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 13, 2022
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, President Biden delivered the 2022 State of the Union Address. This video captures the voices of over 30 young leaders from 26 states who participated in a Young People Address the Nation event, following the address. The content is focused on shifting America’s attention to the priorities and solutions of […]
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — March 13, 2022
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions to American history. KCRA News broadcast March 7, 2022, highlighting the California Museum’s new exhibit honors achievements of 250 CA women called “Women Inspire: California Women Changing Our World”.Check out the Museums online exhibit and webcast […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — February 1, 2022
It is really important that we continue to have meaningful conversations, studies have found that when we do, we tend to be happier. A lot of people are reluctant to have meaningful conversations with strangers but once we get over the presumed awkwardness these deep conversations lead to a stronger sense of connection and satisfaction. “Human […]