Danna Thomas taught in Baltimore City for nearly a decade. Now she’s teaching teachers how to prioritize their mental health in a profession ripe with overwhelming demands. What does it take to stave off burnout? In her new book, Thomas calls for a 'Happy Teacher Revolution.'

Thomas will be at Greedy Reads Remington on Tuesday, May 7th to speak about her book. Details here. 

Danna Thomas taught in Baltimore City for nearly a decade. Now she’s teaching teachers how to prioritize their mental health in a profession ripe with overwhelming demands. What does it take to stave off burnout? In her new book, Thomas calls for a '<a href="https://www.happyteacherrevolution.com/">Happy Teacher Revolution</a>.'
Thomas will be at <a href="https://www.greedyreads.com/events">Greedy Reads Remington</a> on Tuesday, May 7th to speak about her book. Details <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/danna-thomas-presents-happy-teacher-revolution-tickets-841562665587">here</a>.

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org" target="_blank">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

'Happy Teacher Revolution' author says its time for teachers to put themselves first

Herring Run Park stretches for 375 acres in Northeast Baltimore, reaching from Morgan State University to Armistead Gardens. It's Heritage Trail offers visitors insight into the park's historical and ecological landscape. We speak with Misty Fae, executive director of the Friends of Herring Run Parks, and board member Charles Minor.

On Saturday, June 1st, the Friends of Herring Run Parks will host the free Share Your Heritage Festival from 12-6 pm.

Links:
Heritage Trail at Herring Run Park
The Herring Run Archaeology Project
Emeline Jones

Herring Run Park stretches for 375 acres in Northeast Baltimore, reaching from Morgan State University to Armistead Gardens. It's Heritage Trail offers visitors insight into the park's historical and ecological landscape. We speak with Misty Fae, executive director of the <a href="https://www.friendsofherringrun.org/">Friends of Herring Run Parks</a>, and board member Charles Minor.
On Saturday, June 1st, the Friends of Herring Run Parks will host the free <a href="https://friendsofherringrun.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/friendsofherringrun/event.jsp?event=136">Share Your Heritage Festival</a> from 12-6 pm.
Links: <a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/14c8615b5dd3422e9acc994b3c06026b">Heritage Trail at Herring Run Park</a> <a href="https://herringrunarchaeology.org/">The Herring Run Archaeology Project</a> <a href="https://herringrunarchaeology.org/2017/08/25/emeline-jones/">Emeline Jones</a>

Herring Run Heritage Trail connects visitors to park's past

In 1953, the Baltimore City Fire Department desegregated, hiring its first group of ten Black firefighters. Seven decades later, the African American Firefighters Historical Society honors the continued service of Black firefighters across the country. In January, the organization received a grant to support the creation of the International Black Firefighters Museum & Safety Education Center in East Baltimore.

We speak with George Collins, a retired Baltimore City firefighter and co-founder of the African American Firefighters Historical Society.

Links:
Maryland awards $5 million in grants to help preserve Black heritage sites
Governor Moore Announces $5 Million in African American Heritage Preservation Grant Awards
Proud Company

In 1953, the Baltimore City Fire Department desegregated, hiring its first group of ten Black firefighters. Seven decades later, the <a href="https://aaffhs.org/">African American Firefighters Historical Society</a> honors the continued service of Black firefighters across the country. In January, the organization received a grant to support the creation of the International Black Firefighters Museum &amp; Safety Education Center in East Baltimore.
We speak with George Collins, a retired Baltimore City firefighter and co-founder of the African American Firefighters Historical Society.
Links: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/02/06/maryland-african-american-heritage-sites-awards/">Maryland awards $5 million in grants to help preserve Black heritage sites</a> <a href="https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-announces-5-million-in-african-american-heritage-preservation-grant-awards.aspx">Governor Moore Announces $5 Million in African American Heritage Preservation Grant Awards</a> <a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/2003/10/15/proud-company/">Proud Company</a>

Retired Baltimore firefighter honors African American trailblazers

Much more than a kick off to summer, Memorial Day is about remembering those who sacrificed their lives in military service. We meet Paula Davis, president of Maryland Gold Star Mothers -- she talks about her son, Justin, and how the group honors the memories of their children through continued service to the military community.

Much more than a kick off to summer, Memorial Day is about remembering those who sacrificed their lives in military service. We meet Paula Davis, president of <a href="https://marylandgoldstarmoms.com/">Maryland Gold Star Mothers</a> -- she talks about her son, Justin, and how the group honors the memories of their children through continued service to the military community.

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