Jill Biden on Teaching as First Lady: ‘I Knew I Could Do Both’ By Darlene Superville Jill Biden says she didn’t doubt that she could keep teaching as First Lady and overcame the skepticism that she could handle both jobs by instructing her staff to “figure it out.” In a new interview in the September issue of Real Simple magazine,…
Us vs. Them: The Political Polarization of Education By Todd Washburn It is a truth so universally acknowledged that it is a cliché: Education is essential to democracy. Thomas Jefferson viewed an informed citizenry as the indispensable bulwark against tyranny, writing that no civilized nation could be both ignorant and free. Franklin Roosevelt called education “the real safeguard of democracy,” and Ronald Reagan said education was…
Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe Courtesy of Chelsea’s Messy Apron Out of all the dinner recipes on my blog, those sweet potato burrito bowls are the most frequently made meal in my home. I make them for dinner often and even more so, I’ll make a double batch on Sunday and that will be our lunches for the week. It’s a…
Why Emotional Eating Is Totally Normal, According to a Dietitian It’s okay to eat your feelings sometimes. By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD To say that the term “emotional eating” has a bad rap is an understatement. Diet culture has long gone out of its way to convince us that food is the absolute last thing we should turn to in times of…
FIFA 23: Sam Kerr Becomes First Woman to Feature on Cover By Reuters Chelsea forward Sam Kerr will be the first female player to feature on the global cover of EA Sports’ FIFA videogame when the franchise launches FIFA 23 this year, it was announced on Monday. The Australia international will be featured alongside Paris Saint-Germainforward and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe, who has adorned…
Improving Education of Black Boys Across County By Kate Ryan Black boys are at the top of suspension and expulsion rates and at the bottom of test scores, a Maryland educator said during a summit aimed at improving the experiences and outcomes of Black male students at the state’s public schools. Dr. Vermelle Greene is a member of the state…
Building Dream Careers with Chantelle Brinkley Zerotrillion New York’s managing director on helping others achieve their dreams and approaching leadership with a spirit of experimentation By Bossing It Chantelle Brinkley is the managing director of Zerotrillion, New York where she is currently leading expansion into the United States. Prior to joining Zerotrillion, She held diverse roles in both best-in-class agencies…
First Black Woman to Earn a Harvard MBA Paves Path for Underrepresented Communities By Cheryl Robinson The 1960s were a critical moment in United States history; whether living through it or reading about it, there’s no doubt that decade accelerated the civil rights movement, laying the foundation for where we are today. The first of anything monumental is challenging. Individuals…
How Reese’s Book Club Changed Hollywood for Women Begun in 2017, Reese’s Book Club is a powerhouse literary discovery platform – and a way for the actress and producer to source worthwhile material for film and TV. By Lauren O’Neill Ever since Oprah Winfrey began the “Oprah’s Book Club” segment on her chat show in 1996, celebrities have been considered…
How to Invest in Your 20s By Alexa Von Tobel When I started the financial planning company LearnVest back during the Great Recession, I spoke with thousands of people across the country to understand their biggest questions about money. Without fail, learning how to invest always topped the list. Whether you’re just a beginner to investing, trying to wade through…
