Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico goes on location at the NJEA Convention to sit down with Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, PhD, educator, poet, activist, and award-winning author, and discuss her advocacy for equal access to quality education for all students, particularly those in marginalized communities.
Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico is joined by John Hunter, Founder of The World Peace Game Foundation and NJEA Keynote Speaker, to discuss how The World Peace Game teaches students critical thinking, teamwork, conflict resolution, and compassion.
Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Gholdy Muhammad, PhD, author of "Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy," and Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago, to examine her unique approach to education, which focuses on cultivating “Genius, Justice, and Joy” in all children.
On location at the NJEA Convention, Steve Adubato speaks with artist and activist Robert Shetterly, creator of the "Americans Who Tell the Truth" portrait series. They discuss his inspiration for painting over 200 portraits of influential American figures who have championed peace and racial equality.
Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico talks with Kaila Boulware Sykes, Co-founder of Hidden Gems Literary Emporium, about her nonprofit’s mission to provide free books, promote literacy, and offer educational workshops to the New Brunswick, NJ community.
On location at the NJEA Convention, Steve Adubato speaks with Vanessa Lillie, author of Blood Sisters, about the critical issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, environmental justice in her Oklahoma community, and the importance of sharing authentic Indigenous stories.
Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Dena Grushkin, Retired School Teacher and Access Educational Consultant for the New Jersey Education Association, to discuss the importance of integrating wellness into the curriculum to enhance the well-being of both students and teachers.
As part of our Special Series, " Urban Matters," Tai Cooper, Chief Community Development Officer, NJEDA, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the growing cannabis industry in New Jersey and how art installations and community projects help fuel the economy, particularly in urban areas.
As part of our special series "Tomorrow's Physicians," Steve Adubato hosts a panel discussion with professionals in healthcare education about the efforts to make medical school more accessible and affordable for aspiring physicians. Panelists Include: Maria L. Soto-Greene, MD, Executive Vice Dean, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Director, Hispanic Center of Excellence, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Petros Levounis, MD, MA, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 150th President, American Psychiatric Association Patricia Costante, Founding Member, EJI Excellence in Medicine Fund
Mark and Katie Cartier, Co-Founders of No Limits Cafe, join One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico to discuss their inclusive lunch cafe and food truck, which provide employment and training opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
