Empowering Families: How They Can Influence School Communities

Empowering Families: How They Can Influence School Communities

As the 2024 election season approaches its end, education emerges as one of the most crucial issues on the ballot. While national debates may seem distant, local involvement in our children’s schools presents parents and caregivers with a powerful opportunity to make a difference. From participation in school boards to engagement in parent associations and … Read more

Zelle CEO emphasizes the importance of increased vigilance for elderly users and their families

Zelle CEO emphasizes the importance of increased vigilance for elderly users and their families

As U.S. voters approach one of the most crucial elections in the country’s history, the CEO of the company behind Zelle, a major payment platform that processed $481 million in transactions in the first half of the year, is urging the public to be extra vigilant. “This is the hot topic as we approach early … Read more

Bank of America reports that even families making more than $150,000 annually struggle to make ends meet

Bank of America reports that even families making more than 0,000 annually struggle to make ends meet

“ It is not a surprise that prices for everything are increasing these days. (Tickets to the World Series are the most expensive ever.) However, according to a recent analysis by Bank of America, the situation is worse than many people realize, even for those considered wealthy. Due to rising basic expenses and, in many … Read more

Enhanced legislation aims to improve translation of special education documents, yet families seek additional changes

Enhanced legislation aims to improve translation of special education documents, yet families seek additional changes

California schools will soon have a template for special education programs translated into 10 languages in addition to English. Advocates and parents of children with disabilities who speak languages other than English say it is a small step forward, but more work needs to be done to address long waits and inaccurate translations experienced by … Read more

Israeli President Herzog issues apology to families of October 7th attack victims

Israeli President Herzog issues apology to families of October 7th attack victims

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has apologized to the relatives of the victims of the Hamas massacre on October 7 last year on behalf of the Israeli state. “I am standing here as president of the State of Israel and apologizing,” Herzog said during a ceremony in Jerusalem on Sunday. Unlike Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu … Read more

Teaching Families Embracing Slow Travel Around the Globe alongside Rekha Magon

Teaching Families Embracing Slow Travel Around the Globe alongside Rekha Magon

Mike Palmer speaks with Rekha Magon, co-founder and head of education at Boundless Life, who joins from Bali to discuss her innovative approach to global education. We explore how Rekha’s background in mindfulness and her experience homeschooling her children led her to create a network of micro-schools across beautiful locations including Portugal, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, … Read more