The Zag

Caught up with nonprofit leader and 2012 NLC Atlanta alum Tray Deadwyler on latest episode in our #socialdistancing mini-series. Don't miss his work from home suggestions and how this crisis could be an opportunity for the sector to reset some key priorities.

We're talking local politics in these #socialdistancing times with Angie Jean-Marie, 2018 NLC LA Fellow. We breakdown Super Tuesday (which was 10,000 days ago probably) and races to watch in November (which is 20,000 days from now probably).

Don't miss 2015 NLC LA Fellow Cat Shieh talking about her preparation plans for distance learning with students. One of our favorite longtime educators, Cat also shares how she's keeping busy during these #socialdistancing times.

How can we support small businesses during COVID-19 crisis? Kylie Patterson, 2015 NLC New Jersey Fellow, shares her insights into this critical challenge and also how she's spending her alone time. Plus, her mom joined Snapchat?!

2014 NLC NYC Fellow Janos Marton joins The Zag to talk about an eerily quiet Big Apple and the impact COVID-19 is having on the prison and jail system. Download and subscribe.

Don't miss the latest episode in our #socialdistancing mini-series. We catch up with 2020 NLC Wisconsin (Madison) Fellow Allen Jeannette to hear this thoughts on how this moment is an opportunity to improve our healthcare accessibility Plus, a board game you should play that you're probably not.

We caught up with 2020 NLC Virigina Fellow Alyia Gaskins on latest episode of The Zag. Good thing too. She works in public health so ... guess what we talked about it. Tune in to hear more as we continue our #socialdistancing mini-series.

Sure times are tough in this #socialdistancing era, but that doesn't mean we can't argue about the NBA. We're joined by NLC San Antonio Chapter Director MaryEllen Veliz to talk about Spurs vs. Rockets and also what it's like to work for an elected right now. Don't miss it.

Grateful that Juan Gavidia, NLC LA alumni and former Governing Board member, joined The Zag to talk about mental health in a time of #socialdistancing. He's a therapist by trade and shared important strategies to use as we try to stay connected while being isolated.

How are teachers reaching their students in this #socialdistancing era of our lives? Current NLC Fellow and 4th grade teacher, Abril Dozal, joins The Zag to share how she's staying connected to her students. Don't miss her advice for anyone watching kids at home these.