Tell me about ProLiteracy. What is your mission? It may be a surprise to you that every American has most likely interacted in one way or another with an adult who has little to no literacy skills. About 36 million...
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SPECIAL FEATURE: The Importance of STEM and Keeping Girls Engaged
By Maria C. Moore As a nation, we need to engage our children in STEM based activities at an early age to foster their interest and to realize that STEM based careers are a viable option, especially for girls...
COVER STORY: Lauren Kochian, the MOST President: Citizen Scientist
BY SARAH HALL Science education is in Lauren Kochian’s blood. “My mom was a teacher in the city schools for 40 years, a science teacher, actually,” Kochian said. “To me, education is critical.” That’s why Kochian, as president of...
INSPIRE: Iris St. Meran and Jennifer Sanders
By Sarah Tietje-Mietz Photo by Jennifer Angeloro/Francesca Photographers It has been pouring for days in Syracuse, but when Iris St. Meran and Jennifer Sanders walk into Mello Velo Cafe at 790 Canal St., their smiles and positive energy seem...
COVER STORY: Pamela Hunter, 128th District Assemblymember
Photo by Alice G. Patterson Photography Pamela Hunter’s first visit to a campaign office was a portentous one. Hunter, the current representative for the 128th Assembly District, had just moved to Syracuse and was looking to get involved in...