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Less Than 5 Percent Of Students Across the US Took a Basic Computer Science...

Elena Russo speaks with Jake Baskin, Executive Director of the Computer Science Teachers Association about the importance of a high-quality computer science education and why equitable access to that education is crucial.

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8:03

Dramatic Stories of Civil Rights Pioneers in Maryland

Harford Civil Rights Project is a free mobile app that allows users to learn about the 20th Century African-American civil rights movement in Harford County, Maryland. The project manager, Dr. James Karmel tells Elena Russo about the process of putting it together and the everyday heroes of the Civil Rights movement they found along the way.

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5:37

Closing the digital divide in underserved communities

According to Pew Research, 90% say the internet has been essential or important for them personally during the coronavirus outbreak. Zachary Rowe, Executive Director of Friends of Parkside, discusses how they are helping to close the digital divide to residents in Detroit.

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5:45

Reducing unconscious bias and addressing social determinants

The social determinants of health are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. Where individuals live, learn, work, and age, along with socioeconomic status and race, all have a tremendous influence on their health. How are things changing in health care when looking at social determinants? Ewa Matuszewski, CEO of MedNetOne Health Solutions, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of reducing unconscious bias and addressing social determinants.

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5:29

Boston Public School Students Identifying Issues and Solving Them

One Bead provides more than 240 Boston Public School children with lessons in empathy, humility, self-expression and community through its exceptional entrepreneurial enrichment program. Founder, Sara Wroblewski, talks transforming ideas into action.

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4:36

Boston Education Fund Providing Opportunity

"Equity is a major issue across Boston, especially in the education space. You can have one school that does really well... and other schools that don't." Boston Education Fund Executive Director, Pam Leins, talks managing millions of dollars for Boston Public Schools.

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5:50

Keeper of The Dream Award

They are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through scholarships. Niajah Hood, 2021 Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Recipient and Oakland University Student, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of the award and what it means to her.

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5:59

Dismantling Racism in Metro Detroit

Detroit is the most segregated city in the country, with more than half the Black population living in neighborhoods that are 80% Black. Mike Rafferty, President and CEO of New Detroit, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the important work that New Detroit is doing to fight racism and racial equality in Metro Detroit.

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5:39

Personal Finance Recovery and Understanding Your Credit

According to a recent report by T. Rowe Price, the percentage of families carrying credit card debt has increased due to pandemic-induced financial strain. Families reporting credit card debt have risen from 43% in 2020 to 57% in 2021.

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5:01

A School for the 21st Century

Elena Russo talks with Janear Garrus, Managing Director of the Chesapeake Education Alliance about the Spartek Academy and how they prepare their students for the hero’s journey.

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4:53

Amistad Floating Classroom and Social Justice

Discovering Amistad Executive Director, Paula Mann-Agnew, shares how the Amistad tall ship becomes a floating classroom bringing history to life and links the nation's past racial and social history to today's fight for racial equality and social justice.

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5:34

Native Youth: Resilience Through Mentorship

American Indians and Alaska Natives disproportionately experience health, educational, and economic disparities compared to the general population.

Carla Knapp, Vice President of Native Services with Boys and Girls Clubs of America, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share how Native Clubs prioritize the wellbeing of Native youth through mentorship.

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5:53

Gangs: From the Corner to College

Boston Uncornered transforms lives by moving gang involved individuals from the corner to college. Executive Director, Tito SantosSilva, explains why gang-involved and formerly gang-involved individuals can end urban generational poverty.

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6:33

Library: Informing and Connecting Community

Libraries everywhere are working hard to safely serve communities with online programming and new ways of providing library materials with little or no contact. Silas Bronson Library Dir., Raechel Guest, talks keeping the community informed and connected.

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6:07

Education: Equal Access and Opportunity

There's long been a stigma for school-aged children eligible for free or reduced lunch. In the Hamden Public School District, all students are eligible. Hamden Superintendent, Jody Ian Goeler, explains why nutrition can be the equalizer among students.

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6:18

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is internationally recognized for its artist-centric programs and visionary exhibitions. The Aldrich Museum Director, Cybelle Maylone, talks exhibitions, educational programs, the unique campus and more.

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