18 FEB. 2021 · The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated already-stressful events for many. Additionally, the quarantine restrictions have created downstream consequences including social isolation and diminished support networks. Dr. Carter shares her expertise to educate and equip us for what the CDC is calling the Covid-19 Mental Health pandemic. Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove

2 FEB. 2021 · We are all struggling with the impact of Covid-19 compounded with calls for social justice, political polarization, and an economic downturn. In this episode, Psychotherapist Ric Mathews discusses the psychological and physiological effects of our prolonged stress and the tools we can use to help balance our emotional well-being.

26 ENE. 2021 · Over 4 million young adults experience homelessness every year in the US. Their population and underlying factors have increased during Covid-19. Pam Lieber, Program Manager with Sasha Bruce YouthWork - a non-profit providing essential services including shelter and meals to homeless young adults.

22 ENE. 2021 · Poverty and homelessness didn’t start with Covid-19 and will not end with a vaccine. The needs and challenges faced by families living in poverty are exacerbated by coronavirus. Deanna Pruitt with the Terrace Clay Family Support Center is working to address those concerns.

30 DIC. 2020 · Each year, it’s estimated over 4.million youth and young adults experience homelessness. The inefficiencies of social services, safety nets, even state and federal regulations to protect the most vulnerable in our society are laid bare during Covid-19. Already over-stressed, under-funded, resource-strained; options-deprived Health and Human Service agencies are scrambling to meet the physical and emotional needs of these young people. Music by Nick Tresente

15 DIC. 2020 · Each year, over 4 million youth and young adults experience homelessness. For many homeless kids school is a safe harbor. Schools provide shelter, food, healthcare, socialization, and are a respite from uncertainty. What practices exists to combat the myriad of issues homeless kids face getting a solid education within the restrictions of a pandemic? Imagine attempting to participate in online instruction through a cell phone – using public WIFI in a shelter or parking lot.

8 DIC. 2020 · In this last episode on The Education Gap, we explore a personal point of view on inequality in public education. Lee Granados is a parent of two school-age children in Washington DC. For added education cred, Lee is also a former teacher. She has firsthand experience with the education gap between private and public, suburban and urban, and even with schools within the DC public education system. She is a fierce advocator for education equality – no matter your zip code. Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2 DIC. 2020 · In this two-part series, you will hear diverse voices working to close the achievement gap with advocacy research, nation policy, and local activism. Failure to appropriately educate our kids to excel in careers of the future will be on us. Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Marc Porter Magee is CEO and Founder of 50Can, an advocacy focused on education equality. Madeline Hafner is Executive Director of (M-SAN) a coalition of suburban-urban school districts working to eliminate education gaps.