Curated Video
A Successful Entrepreneur
Dr. Forrester uses a story to illustrate the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
Curated Video
Volunteerism and Your Community
Dr. Forrester describes the concept of volunteerism and how it can make a community better.
Curated Video
My Neighborhoods Geography
Humans have had a significant impact on their environment. Housing developments, urban sprawl, roads, and more have made changes to local geography.
Curated Video
Gary Soto
Gary Soto, a Mexican-American author and poet, captures the essence of youth and Chicano experiences in his stories, blending humor and the magic of everyday life.
Great Big Story
Opening Her Doors to Victims of Gang Violence
A powerful narrative of hope and change in the face of youth violence. Diane's transformative initiative touches young lives.
Great Big Story
King of the Mitzvahs
Meet Kareem Wells, known as 'the king of the Memphis,' whose journey from the tough streets of West Garfield Park in Chicago to becoming a sought-after entertainer for bar mitzvahs is nothing short of inspiring. Having faced adversity in...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nikhil Goyal - Live to See the Day: Coming of Age in American Poverty
Dr. Nikhil Goyal, is a sociologist at Wesleyan University and author of the book "Live to See the Day: Coming of Age in American Poverty." Goyal discusses his research conducted in Kensington, Philadelphia, the poorest neighborhood in...
Great Big Story
Reviving Hope, The Power of Baseball in Camden
Discover how baseball transforms lives and offers a safe haven in Camden, NJ.
Curated Video
Surrounded by Numbers by Latoshia Martin
Have you ever noticed that we are surrounded by numbers everywhere we go? Yes, numbers just jump out from everywhere. Follow Isaiah as he run errands with his family and finds numbers all around his neighborhood.
Curated Video
How to Design a PERMACULTURE NEIGHBORHOOD
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison presents on designing a permaculture neighborhood.
Curated Video
Nelson's Neighborhood Nibbles
We find Miss Palomine reading a menu at Nelson’s Neighborhood Nibbles. She talks about all the -n words on the menu. She and the student then begin their search for more -n words.
Mazz Media
Let's Learn About Communities: Communities Alike and Different
Communities Alike and Different shows the diversity of communities. The program answers questions about how rural communities differ from suburban ones and what characteristics cities and suburban areas share. Young learners will embark...
Curated Video
How Do I Get to the Gas Station?
Miss Palomine explains the concept of a “bird’s eye view” before drawing her map. She then demonstrates to the student, how to identify neighbor’s buildings and other landmarks in the neighborhood. She also talks about north, south,...
All Ears English
1975 - Which City Is Lindsay Heading to Soon? Find Out and Meet Up!
When you travel for business or leisure, the richest possible experience you can have is meeting with a local friend. Today get 8 ways to say you'll be in someone's city and invite them to meet you. Plus get a special announcement on...
All Ears English
1970 - All Ears English Is Everything You'd Ever Want
It's the whole package! In today's episode, find out what to say when you find something that is complete - like a partner, a neighborhood, or a great hotel- how can you comment on how wonderful it is and convince others to get on board.
Curated Video
Working with a Grid
Using the map she created of her neighborhood, Miss Palomine explains how a grid is used to locate places on a map. She then shows the student a few examples.
The Guardian
Inside San Diego's $810m human trafficking industry
Considered among the best cities to work and live in the US, San Diego also ranks in the FBI’s 13 highest-intensity trafficking areas in the country. Sex trafficking generates $810m in annual revenue for local pimps and gangs, making it...
The Guardian
How heat is radically altering Americans' lives before they're even born
Even before a child is born in the US, their race plays a huge part in how they'll experience heat and pollution. It starts with America's history of racist housing policies that segregated families of color into undesirable...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ray Sanchez - What Can We Learn from Mr. Rogers?
Dr. Raymond Sanchez is superintendent of The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns. The school district serves approximately 2,800 students from the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, New York. Dr. Sanchez has been an integral member of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Glenn Robbins - The Mister Rogers Project: Getting to Know Your Neighborhood
Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent at the Brigantine, NJ School District. His passion is harnessing a school culture that thrives on design thinking skills, innovative digital spaces, BYOD/1to1, and Makerspaces. In addition, Glenn...
Mr. Beat
Can the Government Force You Out of Your House? | Kelo v. New London
In episode 48 of Supreme Court Briefs, a woman gets kicked out of her home. She fights back.
Curated Video
Expanding Simple Sentences
"Expanding Simple Sentences" explores how to expand simple sentences.
PBS
How Home Loans Segregated America
For decades, the American Dream of owning a house was denied to certain segments of the population... and we are still living with the effects today.
The Business Professor
Business Model vs Business Plan
What is the difference between a Business Model and a Business Plan? The business model is the foundation of a company, while the business plan is the structure. So, a business model is the main idea of the business together with the...