Federico Ardila-Mantilla, a mathematician from Colombia, had a unique journey to academic success. Despite being an underperforming student in high school, he applied to MIT and was accepted on scholarship. His time at MIT was intellectually stimulating, but he often felt isolated due to his introversion and being part of a minority group. This experience …
In 1990, the U.S. government embarked on a historic mission to right the wrongs inflicted upon Japanese Americans during World War II. Over 82,000 individuals received envelopes containing a sincere presidential apology and a substantial $20,000 check from the Treasury. This extraordinary endeavor, which spanned a decade, remains a singular effort to provide reparations to …
Julia Rosenblatt comes from a family that embraces communal living. Her parents, college students and anti-war activists, met and lived together in a shared house in Portsmouth, New Hampshire during the 1970s. This upbringing led Rosenblatt to develop a fascination with communal living, and when she became an adult, she decided to continue the tradition. …
As a seasoned food writer, my palate has had the pleasure of indulging in some of the most exquisite Michelin-starred restaurants across the globe. From Florence to Lyon to Amman, I have savored the finest delicacies in every city. Yet nothing compares to the authentic flavors and richness of a home-cooked meal. I have experienced …
Christopher Schroeder, an entrepreneur, investor, and father of two boys, shared with me how his views on childhood education changed after a conversation with the head of the National Cathedral Elementary School. His son Jack had been accepted to the school, but it was recommended that he wait a year to become emotionally and socially …
Landon had planned to attend her high-school graduation but was told by Harrison County School District Superintendent Mitchell King that she could not wear the dress and heels she had chosen but instead should dress as a boy for the ceremony. Landon, who had been open about being a trans girl throughout high school, decided …
In 2020, as the world slowly began opening up again, my son and his friends ventured out while my daughter, Izzy, stayed home. At three years old, Izzy was ripe for learning and yearned for the company of other children. Finding the right school for her had been a journey filled with challenges. Izzy was …