Education in the Time of COVID-19, from a Teacher in the South Bronx
On March 16, public schools in New York City switched to remote learning. This move followed school districts across the state and country closing in response to the spread of COVID-19…
This is My Poem
As the Black Lives Matter movement strengthens across the globe, it’s more important than ever for the non-Black community to listen to, learn from, and amplify Black voices…
How White Parents Can Raise Anti-Racist Children
Don’t put your hands in your pockets. Don’t put your hoodie on. Don’t leave the store without a receipt or a bag, even if it’s just a pack of gum. If you ever get pulled over, [put] your hands on the dashboard and ask [to] take out your license and registration…
Black Lives Matter
Social Creatures was founded to bridge opportunity gaps related to social connectedness for marginalized communities, including the Black community, who carry a disproportionate burden of disconnectedness in society…
Tackling Parental Stress During the Pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic leading to school, daycare, and business closures, many parents are now juggling roles as full-time teachers, caregivers, and employees—oftentimes while stuck at home with less access to social support…
The Best Free Online Educational Resources for PreK-12th Grade Students
Across the United States (and around the world), coronavirus-related school closures have put millions of students out of classes through the remainder of the school year…
How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19
By now, your child has likely heard about COVID-19, whether from friends, on the internet, or on television…
The Support Students Really Need During Coronavirus School Shutdowns: Social Connections
Over 90 percent of the world’s student population—more than 1.5 billion children and youth—have been affected by school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic…
The Necessity of Social Connectedness
As the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the United States, it is disproportionately impacting the health and well-being of populations most vulnerable to social disconnectedness…