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 […]
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 […]
This article captures the difficulty in keeping schools open during the rise in omicron cases. Educators, thank you for everything that you are doing for our youth and families. If you don’t hear this often enough out there right now, let us say; “Thank you and you are loved for your sacrifice and care of […]
I have been absolutely geeking out on the Vox Conversations Podcast for a few weeks now, so much so that my friends have started to question my sanity. Lead by Sean Illing and Jamil Smith, “Vox Conversations brings you discussions between the brightest minds and the deepest thinkers; conversations that will cause you to question […]
The term “flow” was coined by Dr Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in the 1960s. “The ego falls away. Time flies. Every action, movement, and thought follows inevitably from the previous one. Your whole being is involved, and you’re using your skills to the utmost.” Dr Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Author & Psychologist. Try these 5 steps on how to get in […]
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation, in collaboration with YDN, is pleased to announce that the Grants Advisory Board for Youth (GABY) is now accepting grant proposals for youth-led projects in the Sacramento region! This year’s theme is “Youth Leading Sustainable and Equitable Education and Wellness Programs.” GABY seeks to support youth-led projects that have adapted or are shifting due to the […]
Jasmine Guillory & Alisha Rai:Women Authors of Color Reinventing the Romance NovelREGISTER TODAY! A Virtual EventTuesday, November 16, 20215:30 – 6:30 p.m. Award-winning authors Jasmine Guillory and Alisha Rai are helping to lead a national movement to redefine the romance genre. Helpless damsels in distress are OUT and diverse women working for social change are […]
NPR Hansi Lo Wang “Growing numbers of Latinos identifying as “Some other race” for the U.S. census have boosted the category to become the country’s second-largest racial group after “White.” Researchers are concerned the catchall grouping obscures many Latinx people’s identities and does not produce the data needed to address racial inequities.”
Today marks the culmination of one of my favorite niche interest weeks. It’s the end of FAT BEAR WEEK! If you can’t tell I am incredibly excited that this event has gathered so much attention this year and that now, partly because of Tic Tok, more people know about this cool event. The annual tournament […]
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. There are 5 main components of Social Emotional Learning: Self Awareness: Understanding yourself Self Management: Controlling impulses, stress, and emotions […]
Students across Illinois will be able to take up to five excused mental health days starting in January. Under a bill signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last month, students who decide to take a mental health day will not be required to provide their school with a doctor’s note and will be able […]
If you’re someone who enjoys poetry and prose, I highly recommend checking out Labyrinth by Eenam Vang. I was really fortunate to receive my copy ahead of the release date (July 23, 2021) and I have to say, it’s been amazing so far. The tales and stories are written in such a way that drive the imagination of the […]