Albany is most famous for being the State Capital of New York. Founded by the Dutch in 1614 as Fort Nassau and later Fort Orange, Albany became the State Capital in 1797. Due to its location along both the Hudson River and Erie Canal, Albany was a key hub for trade and transportation.

My career spans more than 20 years working with children and adolescents in education and nonprofits. Since joining Sandy Hook Promise in 2022, my focus has been to develop and implement high-impact school safety initiatives and violence prevention programs. This work has given me a profound insight: true school safety requires a holistic approach, extending well beyond the school grounds.

It’s never a nice feeling to save up all year for a mammoth, much-anticipated, wonderful vacation...only for it to be a disappointment. Perhaps the service you used was unreliable and overbooked, the accommodations had seen better days, there were flight cancellations or delays, or an accident, such as a cruise ship encountering a technical issue or even putting you in harm’s way, was something you had to deal with.

In a world where gaining continuous knowledge is not just a choice but a dire necessity, the need to learn more has never been so important.

In today’s fast-paced academic environment, students are always looking for effective and efficient ways to absorb course material.

The rapidly evolving generative AI technology is reshaping how students learn smarter this year, rather than harder.

Jonathan Corwin was a highly respected judge who presided over the Salem witch trials in 1692. His former home, now called the Witch House, remains a popular tourist attraction in Salem, Massachusetts. 

Public Domain:310 Essex Street. Photographer Frank Cousins. Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum, adapted by Wandering Educators

Artist and painting educator Diane Stapleton creates works that put compassion for the human condition, goodness and strength out into the world.

Stapleton is an Orlando-based abstract expressionist painter whose artistic journey has been shaped by a life of global travel.

It’s the last minute of the game, down by one. You and your teammates are looking on with bated breath, hoping that once bounce, one play, will go your way. 

A single pass and one perfectly placed shot in either direction could be the difference between heartbreak and triumph. 

Downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) is excited to announce its next major collaboration, Toys As Art, Art Inspired By Toys: Mattel's 80th Anniversary Group Exhibition, in partnership with Mattel Creations, Mattel, Inc.’s collaboration platform that invites artists and creators to reimagine the company’s rich intellectual properties.

School counselors play an essential role in helping students navigate their academic and personal journeys. They are not only a resource for students facing challenges, but also guides who can steer them toward fulfilling futures. Effective school counselors must master a range of competencies to provide holistic support in academic, social, and emotional development. These skills include active listening, cultural sensitivity, and crisis intervention, among others.