What does one’s personal knowledge of investing and finances have to do with life’s essentials? How is time a friend and an enemy when it comes to money management? Wherever you may fall on the financial literacy scale, this conversation is going to be beneficial! Join us as we talk …
Telling and Honoring Military Stories of African Americans
When we recount the stories of military heroes, it is vital that we share about the humanity of each person- not just a timeline of events in their history. There are many untold stories of African American Soldiers that need to be told! J.P Miller author and Desert Storm Veteran, uses …
Educational Movements and Trends
How can historical perspective help direct teaching and learning? When trying to solve problems, humans are prone to looking for a “silver bullet” which often bypasses the learning process. Educational trends prove this theory. The hot teaching movement today may not have solid research behind it. History shows us that …
Grandparents and Caregivers Raising Young Children
What supports help multi-generational families navigate gaps in our culture? Parenting is challenging. It grows more complicated when it crosses a generational gap. New technology , societal bias, and legal systems often compound the difficulties these families experience. Michelle Anderson of the Appalachian Council of Governments and Pam Meeker-Stolz from Alliance of Relative …
The Afterword on Hunger
How do the stories of disasters, trauma, and policies impact how we support the hungry? Hunger impacts every area of our lives. It creates loss of cognitive functioning, limits healthy growth and impedes productivity. We can offer a hand up so that no child or adult has to go to …