Category: Education

Atlanta’s Voice for Student Loan Relief Atlanta, Georgia – This Thursday, September 12, a group of older American student debtors is packing their bags and heading to Washington, D.C. Why? To demand student loan relief from the White House and the US Department of Education. They are tired of being burdened by debt, and let me tell you, it’s a crisis that has been creeping up on us for far

News from Minnesota: A New Dawn for School Meals In the cold winds of Minnesota, a warm change is blowing through its schools. The push for universal free school meals has gained major traction, and it’s not just about filling hungry bellies. It’s about lifting up entire communities, paving the way for kids to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Unpacking the Current Situation Let’s not sugarcoat it;

Atlanta, Georgia: A Journey Towards Student Debt Relief for Older Americans As I sit here in Atlanta, it’s hard not to feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. At 77 years old, I’m staring down a mountain of student loan debt that totals a whopping $549,497.20. Can you believe that? It’s not just me, either. Believe it or not, older Americans over 60 are now the **fastest growing

Shame: The Emotional Epidemic That’s Holding Us Down In the bustling streets of New York City, conversations are always abuzz. But one topic that remains in the shadows is the experience of shame. Melissa Petro, a former public school art teacher turned author, is on a mission to bring this emotion to light. She recently shared her insights after interviewing 150 people about their own battles with shame and how

USDA Takes a Big Step on Sugar Regulations Welcome to the heart of America, where the sweet taste of sugar might soon be on a bit of a diet! That’s right, folks, this year the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to shake things up by setting some limits on added sugars in food products for the very first time. But before you start saying goodbye to that sugary

Exploring the Deep, Dark Waters of Shame in New York City It’s not every day that you come across a book focusing on shame and its complex dance with women’s lives, but that’s exactly what Melissa Petro has done. The former art teacher from the Bronx has poured nearly two decades of her life into a new book titled Shame on You, exploring how this powerhouse emotion intertwines with everything

Sweet Changes on the Horizon: USDA Sets New Limits on Added Sugars In a refreshing twist in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to step in and shake up the food industry by putting some limits on added sugars for the first time ever! This is an exciting development for many health enthusiasts and concerned parents trying to decode the often perplexing world of food labels.