As we move from February to March, we are close to the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month. I thought it would be an excellent time to recognize a few of the extraordinary Black women who have fought to protect and strengthen both our communities and our future.
In the United States, the promise of an equitable and inclusive public education often goes unrealized for students in underserved populations. Black students experience stark disparities in academic performance and access to resources, including a widening achievement gap in literacy and mathematics (NAEP, 2023) and higher poverty rates (Census, 2020). Students with disabilities also...
I have to admit: I’ve been so bored with my own teaching lately, something had to change. Don’t get me wrong: my students were successful and all passed their A-Levels in English every year I taught that age group (German is typically their first language, English is...
The recent webinar on cervical cancer and HPV was a well-attended event that provided valuable insights into the causes of cervical cancer, the link between HPV and cervical cancer, various screening methods, and the HPV vaccine. The session was fun and interactive, with many questions from attendees.
The webinar began with an overview...
As I am writing this article, Los Angeles is on fire. More than 35,000 acres have burned, leaving thousands of people homeless. Dangerous conditions, brought on by climate change, came together to make these some of the worst fires on record. In an interview on PBS, Gavin Schmidt, the director of the NASA Goddard...
At the February Human Rights Team meeting, Connie Phlipot launched a discussion about women in power and decision-making based on the recommendations from her working group’s review of the Beijing Platform for Action. Please refer to the Working Group Statement: Women in Power & Decision-Making. Statistics show that since 1995, women have made some...
Sudden wealth is an exciting prospect for anyone. Maybe you’ve received a large inheritance, sold your business after a lifetime of hard work or cashed in on a family property. Whatever the source, there’s a temptation to start making big plans when a financial windfall comes your way.
One’s senses are constantly solicited at COP. The 2024 UN Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan was no exception: handmade or industrial messages either screaming for immediate action or calmly stating a platitude for an inspirational vision of a future worth striving toward, carpeted passages muting footsteps as hundreds...
I’ve always considered myself a bit of a superhero. No, I can’t fly, and my X-ray vision hasn’t kicked in yet, even after all the many X-rays I’ve had (although that might be helpful for so many things in life!). But I do have a superpower that many people don’t see – an invisible disability. You...
This lovely little book is an ode to teachers; its positive message is a balm in these days of undervaluing teachers and book banning.
As the jacket text says, “Everyone can name a teacher who had an impact on their life. Educators not only open our minds to new ideas, but they also...
