July 1, 2026
Jasmyne Garcia
Curated by YDN Admin Shipilin
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Geeking-Out
Does Cleaning Stress You Out?
The new year has me on a cleaning kick, but here’s a cautionary tale. One of the trends on social media now is to systematically disinfect spaces, Vox is calling it performative cleanliness, and it can be harmful in a lot of ways....
Tips & Tools
Icebreakers & Energizers
If you’re looking for ways to create an engaging learning environment for your audience, I recommend checking out some of YDN’s favorite activities, including icebreakers, energizers, team-building exercises, and virtual meeting activities....
Geeking-Out
How These Districts Prioritized Relationships and Social-Emotional Support During the Pandemic
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...
Praise Our Peeps
Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) – Youth Opportunity
SACOG is actively recruiting for the next Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) class of 2025 – Applications close March 7....