activism
If We’re Going to Be Home From Work, We Might as Well Make a Difference
Due to Covid-19, whether we want to or not, our work lives may have to be a whole lot closer to home. Those of us privileged enough to have work that can be done remotely will likely face long stints...
activism
A Letter From Brightbeam in Response to Coronavirus
Dear Friends and Fellow Activists, Our brightbeam team cares about your safety and ours. Like you, we are closely watching the national news and government reports about the coronavirus (COVID-19) so...
Parents
A Calendar, a Plan and Friends Can Make Unexpected School Closures Rewarding and Productive for Your Kids
This piece was originally published on November 12, 2019. It has been updated in light of the recent response to COVID-19. Although only a handful of schools and districts have so far closed in the...
COVID-19
Here's Why Schools Should Take Coronavirus Seriously
This morning I read this article in the Atlantic about taking the COVID-19 virus seriously, and I have to say, the educator and parent in me is compelled. Think of it like this: There was this king...
COVID-19
How Coronavirus Could Impact Our Most Vulnerable Students
The coronavirus is here in America and it is spreading. Around the world in countries such as Italy and China, cases and death rates are rapidly increasing and lockdowns are underway. We’re hopefully...