January 19, 2015
Listening to Taylor Mali – What do teachers make?
We think that after parents, teachers are some of the most important people in children's lives. We also think Taylor knows what he's talking about! Taylor McDowell Mali is an American slam poet, humorist and teacher.
Listening to Rosie!
How autism freed me to be myself “People are so afraid of variety that they try to fit everything into a tiny little box with a specific label,” says 16-year-old Rosie King, who is bold, brash and autistic. She wants to know: Why is everyone so worried about being...
Listening to Kare Anderson
Be an opportunity maker!
Listening to Steve Pemberton talking about simple things
Overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds, Pemberton has gone from being a forgotten ward of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to becoming a trailblazing Divisional Vice President at Walgreens and the first Chief Diversity Officer for the 113 year old company. His...
Listening to Zak about the choices we make!
If you’re raised on dogma and hate, can you choose a different path? Zak Ebrahim was just seven years old when his father helped plan the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. His story is shocking, powerful, and ultimately, inspiring.
Listening to Jarrett
Jarrett J. Krosoczka, is writing books about why lunch ladies are heroes. We like him a lot!
Listening to Clint Smith
"We spend so much time listening to the things people are saying that we rarely pay attention to the things they don't," says slam poet and teacher Clint Smith. A short, powerful piece from the heart, about finding the courage to speak up against ignorance and...
Sir Nicholas Winton – How one man changed the world
Sir Nicholas Winton is a humanitarian who organized a rescue operation that saved the lives of 669 Jewish Czechoslovakia children from Nazi death camps, and brought them to the safety of Great Britain between the years 1938-1939. After the war, his efforts remained...
Listening to Karla
What do immigrants know that we've forgotten?