In many ways, I am an unlikely advocate for public schools. I, myself, never attended a public school until I attended Ball State University...
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender in any educational institution...
On my 6th birthday, my mom and I went to the public library in my small town for my first library card. It was...
Voting has somehow become more complicated than it should be. Research every candidate? Understand every issue? Spend hours beforehand trying to become an informed...
January 6th, 2021, will be one of the defining days of our generation. I have spent more time in the Capitol Building halls than...
I’ve become a lot more, let’s say – passionate – about issues since becoming a mom and watching the world my kids are growing...
On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed orders making "Juneteenth" the twelfth federal legal holiday. But what is it? Juneteenth is a date to...
May 3rd marks the beginning of National Teacher Appreciation Week and, in a year with challenges unlike any other, it’s the perfect time to...
Recently, I watched a video where a woman of color shared something that stuck with me: she appreciates shirts that help indicate when a...
It’s Earth Day! Instead of going out and spending more money on toys, games, and activities for your kids, why not save your money...
While things like school closures, uncertainty with jobs, canceled vacations, and isolation have been tough this year– my biggest struggle has been watching how...
I've been thinking lately, dreaming really, about the distant future. When my chest gets tight, when this all feels like too much, I think...
If you are a sports fan or have just been paying attention to current events, you have likely heard that the US Women's National...
In the winter of 2020, I was 30+ weeks pregnant with my third baby. I was anxiously awaiting a bad flu season to end...

























