February 19 | Healing, Hunger & Higher Education

From the healing power of nature to the fight against food insecurity and expanding access to college, this episode of Growing Up in America: The Way It Is dives into critical issues affecting children and families. Hosts Nadia Salibi and Alicia Ramos welcome Gabriela Lopez of the Charles Roundtree Bloom Project to explore outdoor healing for families impacted by incarceration. Cathy Chen-Arriaga of Tech Frontier shares insights on hands-on STEAM education, and Beth Harp of Kids Meals discusses the fight against childhood hunger. Plus, Dr. Brian Holzman breaks down barriers to college access, and Dr. Christopher Kulesza unpacks a staggering statistic—pre-K students face expulsion rates much higher than older kids. Don’t miss expert perspectives, thought-provoking data, and a round of fun, rapid-fire questions! 🎧 #OutdoorHealing #STEAMEd ...