Classroom Crisis: Why Are So Many Kids Not Engaged In School?
We speak with two experts who discuss the challenges of student engagement in today’s classrooms and explore the changes it would take to better support student mental health.
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Why Mexico Is At A Critical Political Junction
We cover Mexico’s ongoing struggle to maintain a fair and equal democracy and what’s at stake within the country and U.S.-Mexico relations.
What’s Happening In Hollywood? The Strike, Explained
We speak with two active voices in the industry about what’s driving this strike and why these asks are so important to current and future professionals in this landscape.
Gaining a Greater Understanding of Military Experience
The U.S. is considered to have the world’s strongest military, yet many Americans are disconnected from this subsect of American culture. We speak with two experts about why this is and how the gap can be bridged between civilians and those who serve.
The Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
Between 2001 and 2019, suicide rates for young people ages 10 to 19 jumped 40%. Between the same period, emergency room visits for self-harm increased 88%, according to the CDC.
The Rise of ‘Influence’ in This World
Being an influencer has turned into a career option for some, and today, some college students are pursuing degrees in social media to work within the industry or try their hand at becoming an influencer themselves. We discuss the state of social media education and the larger implications of this shift in modern culture.
Facing Our Own Mortality: How to plan for a more peaceful death for yourself and loved ones
Facing the prospect of death isn’t pleasant, but it is the reality of being human. We talk to two experts about how people can get their affairs in order both personally and medically to ensure their wishes are respected and their loved ones can properly grieve if the unthinkable happens.
