Instruction Discussion

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM Vice-President and Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility about how people can take advantage of the pandemic to reassess their skills and acquire new technical skills through programs like IBM's SkillsBuild - a platform of over 1000 courses that anyone over 13 can access for free.

As we recognize the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Google Accessibility Expert Laura Allen about the latest technologies developed by Google and features added to their Chrome browser and Chromebooks that will help students and others with hearing and visual impairments.

Kevin Boston-Hill has a conversation with Sustainability Expert Marina Psaros, author of the book - THE ATLAS OF DISAPPEARING PLACES - OUR COASTS AND OCEANS IN THE CLIMATE CRISIS. They discuss the global impact of climate change and how schools can add sustainability studies to the curriculum and encourage the next generation of climate experts.

Kevin Boston Hill speaks with Jennifer Ng'andu, the Managing Director of Program at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, about the importance of expanding resources like the Child Tax Credit for families as they navigate their way through this pandemic.

Kevin-Boston Hill discusses the hazards of distracted driving, especially in light of the country re-opening and students getting ready to go off to college. Joining him in this conversation is Julie Garner, the founder of Project Yellow Light and the 2021 College Contest Winner, Katie Saylor.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with NY Times best-selling author Thomas Moore, regarding his new book, "Soul Therapy", and how teachers, parents and other care-givers can learn to better care for each other by changing their conversation and outlook.

Kevin Boston-Hill talks with John Auerbach, the President and CEO of Trust for America's Health, to discuss a recent report that outlines public health funding trends in this country as well as recommendations to help correct the situation.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Portia Reddick White, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director of the Center for Black Health and Equity, about the growing hazards of teen smoking and the need to eliminate menthol and other flavored nicotine products. They also discuss what the community can do to help end this crisis.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Chief of the Disparities Research Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital and The Mongan Institute, Dr. Margarita Alegria. They discuss the latest research on COVID-19's impact on the mental health of youth and the disparities among people of color when it comes to access to mental health treatment programs and facilities, as well as some possible solutions.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Dr. Regina Miranda. Professor of Psychology at Hunter College and Director of the Laboratory for the Study of Youth Cognition and Suicide. They discuss the Sound it Out campaign that uses music to help families and caregivers start the conversation with adolescents about mental health awareness.