Fear vs. Fact: Gentrification

Fear vs. Fact: Gentrification

It’s a common thought; we often fear what we do not understand. From Star Trek characters to Marie Curie, it is easy to find quotes about overcoming fears when we better understand something. In conversations around urban life today, there’s a “scary” monster lurking about neighborhoods - gentrification. Today, we’re sharing some research we hope shines a little more light on the anxiety-producing topic.

Connections Between School & Mental Health

Connections Between School & Mental Health

Our president was affected by a classmate's suicide in school, & it turns out his experience is more common than some might imagine. Suicide is a tough topic, but CDC rates for child suicides are unfathomable right now. Check out our post on mental health & school research - you don’t want to miss it. 

Building Beyond Code

Building Beyond Code

Today, we’re discussing the story of a hurricane-proof house in Mexico Beach, Fl and the importance of going above what’s “code” in construction AND in education. This #givingtuesday consider supporting a cause that focuses on both disaster-proofing neighborhoods as well as disaster relief.

High School, a Race for "Most Above Average?"

High School, a Race for "Most Above Average?"

Several of my academic peers were posting on facebook about their frustrations with high school curriculum this past week. Students weren’t mastering needed college skills, but they were “perceived” to be prepared and often “above average.” Today, we discuss these frustrations & the research from Dr. Todd Rose in The Myth of Average. Rose argues when we don’t consider the individual student at all, we are also doing a disservice to our overall education system.