This is such a powerful story about discovering a passion you didn’t even know was an option. Tommie’s journey from a practical business major to philosophy—just because a professor recognized his way of thinking—really highlights how...

Charles Fadel, founder of the Center for Curriculum Redesign, discusses the evolving role of education in an AI-driven world. He argues that rather than focusing solely on how teachers can use AI, we should reconsider what students need...

Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the author of Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls and How We Can Take It Back. She has written opinion and analysis pieces...

Kara Alaimo reminisces about their early education with Ms.Knight, her Montessori kindergarten teacher, where she first developed a love for reading and curiosity. She emphasizes how Montessori education, which allows children to explore...

Travis Thrasher fondly recalls his third-grade teacher, Mrs. Miller, at Munich International School as the person who ignited his passion for writing. Struggling as a student, he found encouragement when she praised his pirate story with...

Travis Thrasher is a versatile writer and storyteller who has been passionate about writing since childhood. After college, he worked in publishing for 13 years, gaining industry experience while pursuing his dream of becoming a...

Travis Thrasher is a versatile writer and storyteller who has been passionate about writing since childhood. After college, he worked in publishing for 13 years, gaining industry experience while pursuing his dream of becoming a...

Jack Meyers' The Tao of Leadership explores the intersection of leadership, technology, and human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence. Drawing on the ancient principles of Taoism—harmony, flexibility, balance, and...

Mrs. Willie Bell Gibson, a strict yet deeply influential seventh and eighth grade English teacher, left a lasting impact through her rigorous vocabulary lessons and high expectations. Her "infraction center" ensured students mastered...

Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson is a clinical and community psychologist and an associate professor at Columbia University’s School of Social Work. She focuses on the mental health impacts of racism on Black youth and families, using racial...

Dr. Janet E. Helms reflects on her path to becoming a counseling psychologist, shaped by her parents' aspirations and formative "mentoring moments." Raised with the expectation of attending college, she combined her father’s love for...

Dr. Janet E. Helms, Professor Emeritus of Counseling Psychology at Boston College, is a leading figure in the study of race and racism. As an "evolving racial justice psychologist," her work focuses on demystifying the fictitious racial...

Jacob Rice, a high school English teacher in Northeast Philadelphia, reflects on his journey into education and the disparities he observed growing up. Teaching near both the Philadelphia public school he attended and the wealthier Lower...

Ron Rice reflects on the profound impact of a college professor, Russell F. Weigley, during his sophomore year at Temple University. As an English Literature and History major, Ron encountered Weigley, a distinguished historian known for...

Ron Rice reflects on the profound impact of a college professor, Russell F. Weigley, during his sophomore year at Temple University. As an English Literature and History major, Ron encountered Weigley, a distinguished historian known for...

Ron Rice reflects on his 40-year publishing career, celebrating independent bookstores as vital community hubs. Through personal stories, including a post-9/11 moment in Connecticut, he highlights how bookstores foster healing,...

Leadership is a civic virtue that makes our communities stronger. Learn what it means to be a leader and how bringing people together can make the world a better place.

Jacob Rice, a high school English teacher in Northeast Philadelphia, reflects on his journey into education and the disparities he observed growing up. Teaching near both the Philadelphia public school he attended and the wealthier...

Jacob Rice reflects on the uncertainties of being a teenager, sharing how he initially believed he was the smartest person in the room by age 15. His early interest in history and literature gave him confidence that he had already...

Ron Rice reflects on the profound impact of a college professor, Russell F. Weigley, during his sophomore year at Temple University. As an English Literature and History major, Ron encountered Weigley, a distinguished historian known for...

Ron Rice shares a heartfelt reflection on his 40-year journey in the publishing industry and the vital role independent bookstores play in fostering community and understanding. He recalls a poignant moment shortly after 9/11 in a...

Jim Murphy talks about a transformative experience with his English teacher, Mr. Correale, at LaSalle College. He pushed him to improve his writing skills by holding high standards. After receiving a surprising 5/10 on his first...

Jim Murphy's book, Real Philly History, Real Fast, captures the essence of Philadelphia's rich history through 51 concise stories, each no longer than four pages. Inspired by his experience writing for the Society Hill Reporter, Murphy...

Roberta Senechal de la Roche, Professor Emeritus, Washington and Lee University, explains her lifelong interest in violence, sparked by personal experiences and exposure to historical events. Influential moments include witnessing a...