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 expert

COVID' The Psychological Effect

Feb 2nd, 2021 31m 11s

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

The Epidemic of Homeless Youth

Jan 26th, 2021 36m 49s

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 service

Poverty and Pandemic

Jan 22nd, 2021 29m 58s

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 worki

The MisEducation of Homeless Youth

Dec 30th, 2020 32m 8s

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 C

Homeless Youth and Their Education

Dec 15th, 2020 16m 10s

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 com

The Education Gap - Part 2

Dec 8th, 2020 32m 18s

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

The Education Gap - Part 1

Dec 2nd, 2020 53m 30s

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.Groo

Dr. Morcease Beasley, Superintendent of Clayton Co. School District

Sep 25th, 2020 26m 41s

School's open for over 50 million public school students. What are the challenges and solutions to educating during a pandemic? Dr. Morcease Beasley, Superintendent of Clayton County Public School generously shares his experience and insight ab

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