In life, change is inevitable. This couldn’t be more true than in today’s world, where we’re facing adversity, difficulties and tough decisions. School or homeschool, reopen or stay closed, mask or not mask, test or not test, protest or not protest – the list goes on and on. Fortunately, in most of these instances, the […]

Productivity: Such a positive, yet negative word. When we’re at the top of our game, our productivity levels soar and we feel great, but when we’re having an off day (or off week), our productivity levels are barely off the ground. One day we’re feeling accomplished and the next, we’re completely unmotivated. In today’s world, […]

Countless schools across the country have opened their schools and started fall sports only to be shut down soon after, following positive cases of COVID-19. Educational systems face a challenging situation – is it possible to safely reopen for in-class instruction and to play sports? There are incredible benefits of learning in the classroom and […]

As the country feels more divided every day, we are reminded that we have one goal when it comes to raising or mentoring today’s generation: that is to find the path to success. That path, though often bumpy, is unique and special to each young person who is facing the world today and without the […]

There has been a tremendous amount of controversy over the start of schools across the country and while many have adapted to online, hybrid or altered in-person classes, the new school year has brought with it another hot topic – should kids be playing youth sports right now? This week’s column is not intended to […]

As students finish up what seemed like the longest summer break ever, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school. But with so many changes, the traditional supply list just isn’t the same. Having the proper school supplies plays a big role in a successful educational experience. But what does that look like during a pandemic […]

School and sports. Both trending topics and both equally important to a child’s development. As we approach the official start date of fall sports and the first day back to school since COVID-19 shut down most of the country, we find ourselves facing some difficult decisions. And as if that isn’t bad enough, there is […]

At LEAP Foundation DC, we talk a lot about being the example that minority youth in and around Washington, D.C., need. Without figures in their lives to demonstrate what can be achieved with hard work and dedication, many are unable to find the path that will lead them to success. Americans are facing troubling times. […]

America has suffered tremendous loss in the past few weeks with the passing of civil rights activists John Lewis and Cordy Tindell (C.T.) Vivian. Both died July 17, 2020, leaving behind legacies that will continue to shape our futures for many years to come. Readers can find a tribute to the late John Lewis at […]

It’s on the minds of parents and students across the country – the return to school. The last several months since about early March have been nothing short of frustrating, worrisome and heartbreaking. For some, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on families, ranging from mild, to severe, to life-threatening. But with the country reopening […]