Looking for a little inspiration? Check out this interview with Noé Álvarez, who dropped out of college to run 6,000 miles with Indigenous people through North and Central America. He describes how that experience changed the meaning of running for him. Did you know it’s possible to run in space? Node 3 on the International Space Station has […]
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Learning Snacks – National Pet Month
How well do you know your furry friends? Here are some learning snacks that make you think about the connection between people and our pets. And how did we evolve to live together? Did humans domesticate animals, or did animals chose to live alongside us?
Learning Snacks – National Foster Care Month
For National Foster Care Month, listen to stories from foster youth and parents themselves: Congratulations, You’re on Your Own follows young adults as they figure out life after foster care – heading to college, finding housing, or pursuing a passion. Take a moment to celebrate parents who answer the call to foster and adopt. In […]
Learning Snacks – National Bike Month
Bicycle Mechanical Engineer, Rachel Gitjan, loves bikes so much that she designs them for a living – and the job looks pretty cool. In this video, she shows you the computer-aided design (CAD) software she uses and talks about different bike-related careers. Ovarian Psycos is a film about a new generation of fierce, unapologetic, and feminist women of […]
Learning Snacks – Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week, we’re sharing a few new related resources for parents, caregivers, and educators. We hope they’re helpful when speaking with students about what they are experiencing and feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mind your Mindfulness. One of the most effective ways to maintain good mental health is […]