Angela Santomero
America’s Biggest Classroom – PBS
During last night’s 1st Presidential Debate, Mitt Romney (who seemingly understands the importance of quality education) stated “I’m going to the stop the subsidy to PBS.” Regardless of political view, why is it unclear to some that PBS is one...Why do some kids TV shows work?
Most kids’ programs today say they’re “educational” simply to draw in parents. But effective programs aren’t created overnight..& like modern art, just because something’s minimal, does not mean that it’s simple. ...Does your school make you sick?
What if your Mom was forced to retire after contracting severe health ailments from the dilapidated school where she taught? While many of her coworkers relied on air fresheners to disguise the mold, most went home with the typical “2:30 headache” due to...Speedy Delivery Monday
David Newell, better known as the “speedy delivery” man on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, began working with Fred Rogers in 1967 to create the role of Mr. McFeely. Growing up, I would have swore that he lived in my neighborhood too. But on Friday, I received a speedy...Radical Kindness
It is always possible. Through practicing radical kindness–toward ourselves, with loved ones, and to the world at large–we can transform ourselves, our neighborhood, and our world for the better.
