Be Heard
Your actions and words matter more than you realize; your story can make a difference. It might resonate with someone in need like no one else’s.
Some of the topics we’re very interested in hearing from you are:
- What are some things you wish your parents would know about you?
- Do you want to see a therapist? Why or why not?
- Are your parents happy or stressed? How do they affect you?
- What are you most stressed out about?
- What would you like to see “fixed” in our education or behavioral health systems?
- What do you wish you knew when you were growing up?
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The Reality I Lived: Seven Years in NYC Special Education
After seven years as both a general and special education teacher in the New York City Department of Education, I’ve lived the impossible equation that defines our profession: provide individualized, evidence-based support to 25+ students with complex needs, document every intervention, coordinate with families across diverse cultural contexts, and find time for actual teaching and…
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The Newest Buzzword (Part 1)
This story takes place several months ago back when school was still on going. So I was sitting with my friends’ friend group (I say this because although I was friends with some of the guys on the table, most of them were just friends of my friends), when the subject of a certain girl…
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Interns and Suffering
Do you know the Salk Institute? It was founded by Jonas Salk, the creator of the polio vaccine. The Salk Institute has a paid internship called the Heithoff-Brody Summer Scholars, where high school students work as assistants in labs assigned to them based on their interests. I applied, and even got to the final rounds…
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How AI Is Transforming Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Emerging Threats
Introduction Imagine this: your company’s firewall flags an unusual login attempt from halfway across the globe, and before your team even notices, the AI system has already isolated the event, started a preliminary investigation, and blocked any suspicious activity. That’s not science fiction—that’s the kind of power artificial intelligence is bringing to cybersecurity today. AI…
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Blobfish of Stress
Hello! Sorry for the long pause in between blog posts! I’ve been busy with AP Testing and SAT. Oh dear, the SAT. That was challenging. By completing the SAT, I had finally checked a major assignment off my to do list. I had prepared to take this test for months, took tutoring classes on it,…
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New Forms of Cyberbullying Gen Z and Gen Alpha Face Today
Is cyberbullying the same as it used to be? For Gen Z and Gen Alpha, growing up online means they’re navigating a world where a single emoji, a vague post, or even a “like” can carry more meaning than they appear to have. It’s no longer just about mean messages or public shaming. Today, subtle…
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You’re almost an adult
To my daughters, on your 17th birthday— I knew time would fly, but I didn’t expect it to hit like this. You’re on the edge of adulthood now, close to leaving home, and I’m supposed to be preparing you to fly. But I’m the one who’s unsteady today. Because when I look at you, I…
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Proactive, Defensive Approach to Cyber and AI Security
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, the importance of cybersecurity has evolved from a reactive necessity to a proactive strategy. In sectors like mental health, education, and wellness, where sensitive data and vulnerable user groups are involved, AI security is not just a technical requirement, it’s an ethical one. At curaJOY, where we…
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My Experience in the AI GSV-ASU Show
A few days ago was my first day at the AI-GSU show. The experience was….different than I was expecting to say the least. The building was bigger and was less packed with people than I thought it would be. There was a machine making cotton candy for free, along with some people giving out coffee.…
