"They think we’re criminals."Imagine growing up with the realization that people think you will become a criminal. They may not say it to your face or even realize...
Changing the Narrative of Foster CareA week ago, I participated in a media panel after attending the screening of Night Comes On directed by Jordana Spiro (Netflix’s Ozark)...
Reducing Turnover in Schools: Three truths to retaining great teachersSimply put, our kids need great teachers. Great teachers, in turn, need help in making this difficult work sustainable over time. Hope...
Technology in the Lives of Children(click for photo credit) I was recently invited to speak to a Women’s Connection group about the pros and cons of technology in the lives...
Speaking Your TruthWe are all learning to find our voices. The power of speaking our truth has never been more evident or more important. A participant...
The Strength of MobilityPeace4Kids, a non-profit organization in South Los Angeles, listened to the voices of youth in foster care share stories of abruptly...
Unpacking the Black Box of Efficacy (Macmillan Learning)Kara McWilliams, Adam Black, Jeff Bergin, and Rasil Warnakulasooriya of Macmillan learning recently published an insightful white paper...