-
Spotlight
Spotlight for the Week: Sahle-Work Zewde
Sahle-Work Zewde is a trailblazing diplomat and leader, currently serving as the President of Ethiopia—the first woman to hold the…
Read More » -
S.A.F.E® Community Board
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Helping Families and Children Understand the Meaning of the Day
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day arrives quietly for many families. Schools close, routines shift, and children often focus…
Read More » -
Child in Conflict with the Law
Pennsylvania Tragedy Raises Child Welfare Concerns After 11-Year-Old Found in Conflict With the Law
Authorities in Pennsylvania are investigating a fatal domestic incident involving an 11-year-old child who is now in conflict with the…
Read More » -
Law and Policy
UK Introduces Day-One Paternity Leave as Employment Law Reforms Take Effect in April 2026
Thousands of families across the United Kingdom are set to benefit from new employment protections that will give fathers and…
Read More » -
Health Matters
Debate Continues Over Child Safety in Nigerian Hospitals Following Adichie’s Son’s Loss
The loss of the young son of renowned writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has reignited national concern over the protection of…
Read More » -
Education
Between School and Survival: Why Many Girls in Oyo State Still Miss Classes
On a weekday morning in Olodo, a semi-urban community on the outskirts of Ibadan, 15-year-old Rihanat Kolawole should have been…
Read More » -
Education
When Poverty and Insecurity Push Education Out of Reach for Our Precious Nigeria Children
As a new academic session begins across Nigeria, thousands of children are not returning to school. For many families, especially…
Read More » -
Education
FCT Pupils Forced to Learn on Bare Floors Despite UBEC Funding, Raising Concerns Over Right to Education
Pupils at LEA Primary School, Dupka in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are reportedly forced to learn on bare floors…
Read More » -
When People Call Your Son Your Grandson: 50Plus Fatherhood Lessons on Timing, Perception, and Reality
I have lost count of how many times people have looked at my son and asked, with genuine certainty, “Is…
Read More » -
Adeola Olufunke Akinsulure Named Global Teacher Prize 2026 Top 10 Finalist: Reading the TeacherFIRE® Revolution of Childhood Preservation Through Her Innovation
The announcement of Adeola Olufunke Akinsulure as a Top 10 Finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2026 is more than…
Read More » -
S.A.F.E® Community Board
What Parents Cannot Do, Does Not Exist: Heart-Wrenching Stories from the Trenches and the Urgent Lessons They Demand
For almost three decades, I have worked within the school system with parents of diverse backgrounds and persuasions, beginning with…
Read More »
