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Housing after Foster Care is Hard Enough Without Made-Up Barriers
I am a longtime sufferer of “Fear of Missing Out Syndrome,” or FOMO. Shucks, I’m having it as I write this. My neighbors are partying in Ocean City, MD, while I’m stuck in the office. What fun they must be having flitting from boat, to beach, to bar … without me. But this somewhat frivolous emotion is held in check by the experiences of the many current and former foster youth I talk to every day who are trying to stabilize their housing situation so they can begin to build a life and a career.
Why mental health is core to disaster risk reduction
Jamaica, Melissa and me On 28 October 2025, the Category 5 Hurricane Melissa hit my hometown of Black River and other rural areas in western Jamaica where many of my extended family reside. The huge anxiety of watching Melissa’s slow arrival on television from thousands of miles away in my downtown Toronto apartment was, of course, nothing compared to that experienced by my family members who were caught in her direct impact.
Opinion: Academy will overcome drive to erase Black education
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Emily Dickinson wrote, “Hope Is the Thing with Feathers”; Barack Obama wrote, “The Audacity of Hope.” Two more disparate writers may not be found, yet they both — a white, reclusive, female, poet, and a Black, male public servant — offer similar insights as to the resilience of hope.
The other recovery: Caring for mental health after Melissa
AS a daughter of Black River, the last week has been so, so hard. I have so many emotions and writing allows me to express all that I am feeling. And what I am feeling is a whole lot of loss, grief, nostalgia, relief, frustration, helplessness, love, pride, and stress. A LOT of stress. Black River was where I spent my childhood, after arriving at age four with Windrush generation parents who met and married in London, England.
Transforming Relationships into Growth Opportunities
Difficult relationships can serve as powerful catalysts for personal growth and self-discovery. By recognizing the lessons embedded in both supportive and challenging interactions, individuals can transform their experiences into opportunities for healing. Understanding these dynamics fosters deeper connections and enhances emotional resilience, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life journey. What challenges do difficult relationships present? How do relationships serve as teachers in life?
Opinion: Legacy and promise: The future of The Academy SPS
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. They say the eyes are windows to the soul. I clearly remember looking into the eyes of a young man at Washington High School and seeing only hostility. I knew then that as Academic Advisor to Minority Students, I would need to do more than track data to encourage that young man and others like him to realize and achieve their capabilities.
Opinion: AI Must Augment, Not Replace, Human Coaches in Higher Ed
Simple chatbots have been used on college campuses for years, providing students with answers to straightforward questions about basic but important topics like scheduling and financial aid. With the growth of far more sophisticated generative AI tools, institutions are beginning to build on that foundation.
Coping with the Stress of Retirement
For many of us, retirement is a dream. At the start of our careers, we don’t often give it more thought than enrolling in a savings plan or filling out tax forms. When retirement age grows closer to becoming a reality, we joke about it, daydream about it, and perhaps worry about it. Will we be lucky enough to have the money, good health, and companionship of family and friends to enjoy our golden years?
To serve them well, colleges must regain the trust of adult students
Adult learners are an increasingly attractive cohort of student prospects to recruit. However, on top of how little the American public today seems to trust higher education, skepticism among adults who have already stopped out has already been confirmed. Adult learners are balancing a range of complex psychosocial challenges. Many are working full-time and raising children. To persuade these learners to return, colleges must demonstrate a commitment to eliminating the barriers they face.
Ruth Bauer White
To serve them well, colleges must regain the trust of adult students To persuade these learners to return, colleges must demonstrate a commitment to eliminating the barriers they face.
The American Albino
The foundation on which the American Albino was established at the White Horse Ranch near Naper, Neb., is attributed to a milk-white stallion, Old King, which was the sire of many beautiful circus horses. Although no records were available concerning his ancestry, it was generally conceded, because of his fine qualities, conformation, and style, that he was of Arabian and Morgan bloodlines — it has been definitely. established that all light breeds of horses stem from an Arabian background.
Underused Program Can Help Keep Youth From Homelessness
Yesterday was a day. I don’t have an adjective for it. The only thing that keeps coming to mind is the opening line of Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities”: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” I spent the day driving around with the most amazing young woman. She’s prescient, poetic, observant and annoyingly good at everything — math, navigation, painting, knitting, writing, you name it.
To thrive in volatile times, colleges must crack the code on industry pathways
The country’s labor shortage continues to flummox employers, with nearly 10 million job openings going unfilled in industries as varied as healthcare, K-12 education, manufacturing and hospitality. The sustained lack of workers — from engineers, to computer scientists — is not only causing headaches for hiring managers but stymying the federal government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s infrastructure and boost the economy.
INFOR BLOG Feeding the planet: How food and beverage companies can make a real difference
The world population is forecast to grow to 9.3 billion by 2050. To support this, food production must increase by 60%, according to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. At the same time, a third of our food is wasted globally and that amount only continues to grow. If we could reduce food waste and loss by 25%, we would have additional food for about 500 million people.
Women Songwriters Hall of Fame to support Victims of Turkish Earthquake with Soundtrack Release
There were 1,484 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 359,277 in the last 365 days.
Women Songwriters Hall of Fame to support Victims of Turkish Earthquake with Soundtrack Release
Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Women Songwriters Hall of Fame to be of support to Victims of Turkish Earthquake with Soundtrack Release UNITED STATES, February 16, 2023 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Women Songwriters Hall of Fame to be of support to Victims of Turkish Earthquake with Soundtrack Release Women Songwriters Hall of Fame will donate toward emergency crisis relief for victims of the Turkish Earthquake from the proceeds of WSHOF Soundtrack.
Community college transfer gap challenges equity anew Original
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ruth Bauer White is president of InsideTrack, which uses coaching to support individuals in achieving their educational and career goals. Transfer student enrollment plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two years, the rate of college transfers fell by 13.5% — or more than twice the decline of non-transfer enrollment, according to a recent report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Functional analysis of RYR1 variants in patients with confirmed susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia
A major bottleneck to the introduction of noninvasive presymptomatic diagnostic tests for the pharmacogenetic disorder malignant hyperthermia is the lack of functional data for associated variants. We screened 50 genes having a potential role in skeletal muscle calcium homeostasis using the HaloPlex™ (Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, CA, USA) target enrichment system and next-generation sequencing.
Moving from program effectiveness to organizational implications
Creating business value requires a focus on understanding the key business drivers that your organization is trying to achieve. by Rachel Walter September 19, 2022 We have all heard phrases like “measure what matters” or “what gets measured is what gets done.” What if you are not sure what matters? What if you are doing and doing and can’t tell if it is really creating sustainable change or adding sustainable value?
A cognitive framework for enabling talent development and learning
As skills emerge, evolve and expire, talent developers and learning and development leaders like us play a critical role in boosting employee skills preparedness. by Jean Matthews, Madhusmita Patil September 16, 2022 Fifty-nine percent of HR leaders say that building critical skills or competencies is a top priority for their organization. However, 40 percent HR leaders say they can’t build skill development solutions fast enough to meet evolving skill needs as per Gartner reports.
Immersive tech escalates the power of learner metrics
To attract and retain top talent, learning and talent leaders must consider what learning experiences have the most impact, not just for today, but for the long run. by Christine Janssen September 15, 2022 As learning and development departments begin to explore the metaverse and its relevance to the future of training, upskilling, team building and more, there is also increased demand for proof of its effectiveness and impact.
Using measurement to understand human barriers to worker success
Employers have long tried to measure worker performance, from the time-honored practice of performance reviews to the increasingly popular — but increasingly criticized — trend of tracking productivity. But after more than two centuries of investments, research and fine-tuning, performance management remains a source of dissatisfaction and even frustration at many companies.
Managing a Panic Attack at Work
A panic attack, defined by the American Psychological Association as, “a sudden surge of overwhelming fear that comes without warning and without any obvious reason” can strike anyone at any time–even at work. The feelings and physical symptoms (such as shortness of breath and tightness in the chest) are very real and can be very scary.
How to deal with the stress of returning to the office
By Ruth C. White 6 minute Read After spending two years working from home (WFH) or working from anywhere (WFA), employers want their workers back into the office. (Work from anywhere is not always allowed due to cybersecurity and taxation issues that sometimes restrict what states or countries employees can work from). But it is hard to convince employees that they need to be back in the office full time when they have been working remotely—and being productive—for such a long time.
Managing a Panic Attack at Work
A panic attack, defined by the American Psychological Association as, “a sudden surge of overwhelming fear that comes without warning and without any obvious reason” can strike anyone at any time–even at work. The feelings and physical symptoms (such as shortness of breath and tightness in the chest) are very real and can be very scary.
Creating a New Playbook for Employee Support in a Hybrid Workplace
Skip to content Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are quitting their jobs in record numbers, countless Americans are foregoing commutes and the nine-to-five routine, opting to stay remote, and millions of positions remain unfilled as workers hold out for better jobs that offer more professional growth. Employees are reassessing the role of work and the workplace in their lives in search of a different sort of relationship with their employers and careers.
Why Working While in College Can be a Bad Investment for Students
We need to find better ways to support students while they study — here are a few by Ruth Bauer White, The Hechinger Report Every school year and summer during my time as a first-generation college student, I worked to put myself through college. I worked at fast-food restaurants, a gift-basket delivery service, a local grocery store warehouse and the campus bookstore.
We need to find better ways to support working college students
Every school year and summer during my time as a first-generation college student, I worked to put myself through college. I worked at fast-food restaurants, a gift-basket delivery service, a local grocery store warehouse and the campus bookstore. My concern was most definitely not finding a well-paying job or a high-flying internship that would prepare me for a long-term career. Instead, I needed a job — any job — just to pay my tuition bills and make rent.
Beneath the surface, a crisis for working women and mothers in college
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the careers of women, with an estimated 3 million having left the workforce over the last year. The crisis has been especially trying for working mothers, with more than half saying their job performance has slipped during the pandemic. Fortunately, the news is brighter on college campuses, where women are staying enrolled in college at three times the rate of men.
Racism is a Public Health Crisis, Calif. County Agency Leaders Say
Several organizations representing executives in California who run county-level health and human services agencies have joined the growing list of public entities declaring racism a public health emergency.
Jeremiah Program’s ‘Daring Powerfully’ Summit to Celebrate Single Moms
For two decades, the Jeremiah Program has been helping single moms get through college and on the road to leaving generational poverty behind. That’s a lot of work, and until now, program officials haven’t found the time to step back and properly celebrate the women’s successes. That will change on Saturday, when registered alumni will meet at a virtual summit with a “Daring Powerfully” theme.
Town Hall Held to Discuss Minn. Bill to Limit Black Family Separation
Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act was reintroduced in February On Tuesday, at least 70 people – state representatives, community organizations, child protection allies, and directly impacted families – gathered for a virtual town hall to discuss legislation being produced that would limit child welfare actions against black families in Minnesota.
The Plans for DOJ's Pilot on Preventing Fatal Abuse and Neglect
The federal government is funding five locally conceived demonstration projects across the United States aimed at decreasingdeath and serious injury resulting from child abuse and neglect. This week, the plans for those test sites were revealed, with several focused on promoting safe sleep for infants or community collaborations on prevention.
Large Faith-based Adoption Group Pledges To Work With LGBTQ Families
Credit: Bethany Christian Services One of the largest evangelical foster care and adoption agencies in the nation will now serve LGBTQ families everywhere it operates — a landmark shift in the child welfare field, where deep and enduring ties to faith communities have come into conflict with recent anti-discrimination laws and high court rulings. “These days, families look a lot different than they did when we started.
How foster families are faring in the pandemic
Vanessa and Amen Van Dyck with their foster son share how they’ve navigated the pandemic. Photo courtesy of Vanessa and Amen Van Dyck Since the pandemic began one year ago, foster parents across the country have gone to extraordinary lengths to support the child welfare system. An Illinois mom left her job to provide in-home childcare instead. An Oklahoma mom, caring for an immunocompromised toddler, remains housebound to protect him from the deadly coronavirus.
Family First Act Can Be Used for Emergency Housing Support
Biden has emergency power to allow Family First Act funding to prevent homelessness The economic shutdowns, imposed by the government in an effort to keep Americans safe, have levied severe financial stress upon families. According to a study by Columbia University, an additional 8 million households have plunged into poverty.
Maryland should phase out natural gas in buildings to protect its residents
By Ruth White, Advocacy Lead, Howard County Climate Action Last month, Baltimore saw the devastating impacts of natural gas when two people were killed and seven were injured in a gas explosion. My community deserves better. We should be able to heat our homes and cook our food safely and cleanly. To protect our families and our neighbors, we need all electric homes, with electric heating systems and appliances. This switch should be standard in all new housing construction.
Apology As a Significant Act of Allyship
It is clear that we are living in a time when a “moment” is becoming a “movement.” The significant shift is happening among white people who are standing up for racial justice. The concept of allyship is spreading as white people understand their role in a fight that goes back hundreds of years. As a result there are literally thousands of articles, social media posts, and trainings that are exploring the concept of what it takes to be an ally.
Why helping others is good for your mental health during quarantine and 10 easy ways to do it
By Ruth C. White4 minute Read Times of crisis historically have brought humanity together to help each other survive and get through difficult and challenges. Some research contends that as a species, we are hardwired for a certain degree of altruism, which is rooted in feelings of compassion and empathy, and driven by an evolutionary need to survive.
8 smart tips to help you sleep better during the COVID-19 crisis
By Ruth C. White5 minute Read If the stress you are feeling during these uncertain times is getting in the way of good sleep, you certainly are not alone. Long before the pandemic, in the first national study of self-reported healthy sleep (seven or more hours), the CDC found that in 2015 one-third of Americans were not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. And the same study found that 60% of people who were unemployed were not regularly getting good sleep.
10 science-backed strategies to try if you’re stressed about COVID-19
By Ruth C. White4 minute Read If you find it hard to stay calm during this COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. From the constant news updates telling you about the most recent death counts or border closings to the long lines at your local grocery store and the stock market gyrations, it is hard not to feel the effects of this health crisis. If you are lucky, your business can still be run remotely without much impact on your bottom line.
Nice article on hiking trail gets clean-up
This community is fortunate to have a lovely natural place to hike, bicycle and ride horses. But shameful people disrespectfully feel it is acceptable to dump their trash there. That is rude and childish to desecrate the area and expect volunteers to clean up the mess. Surely we can do better ... put your trash where it doesn't mare the beauty of the land. Ruth White Socorro
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