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- [Why Soccer Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2026/07/13/why-soccer-matters/) - Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, connecting cultures and communities for over a century. From its origins in England to the modern FIFA World Cup watched by billions, discover why soccer matters and how the beautiful game continues to unite people worldwide.
- [Why Saying “No” Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2025/12/18/why-saying-no-matters/) - Overwhelmed by holiday stress? Learn how to protect your peace by letting go of perfection, decluttering your space, and setting healthy boundaries this season.
- [Why Connection Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2025/11/18/why-connection-matters/) - Explore why real human connection matters more than ever in today’s digital world. Learn how technology impacts loneliness, and discover simple ways to reconnect with people who mean the most.
- [Why Halloween Safety Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2025/10/20/why-halloween-safety-matters/) - Halloween safety tips for kids, parents, homeowners, drivers 2021 | copyright for picture A Blog Post by Larcque McKay, Contributor‌ Halloween night is every child’s dream come true, a perfect mix of costumes, candy, and just the right amount of fright. But between the sugar rushes and spooky fun, there are a few important safety
- [Why a Back to School Routine Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2024/08/05/why-a-back-to-school-routine-matters/) - Why a Back to School Routine Matters By Annie Preziosi, Contributor This summer, my daughter and I were lucky enough to go on a vacation that led us to beaches and cities and encompassed a variety of sleeping arrangements and transport. But when we get back home, I know she will struggle to return to
- [Why Your Vote Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2024/10/26/why-your-vote-matters/) - “Casting a ballot isn't just something you do for yourself — it's for our collective future.” Oprah Winfrey As we all know, the 2024 Presidential Election is just days away. And while we may be growing tired of the campaign ads, the opportunity to vote is a privilege that many people in other countries do
- [Why Veterans Matter](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2024/11/11/why-veterans-matter/) - Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11 is often seen by many Americans as just another day off. However, the holiday holds a greater significance. It is a moment to reflect on and appreciate the courage, resilience and sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Understanding why Veterans Day matters is
- [Why Skating Safety Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2025/09/16/why-skating-safety-matters/) - One warm summer night, I decided to take my son and a few of his friends roller skating. He wanted to wear his own inline skates rather than rent a pair from the rink. Though it had been a while since he’d gone roller skating he was soon in the groove, zipping around the rink
- [Why Reclaiming the Magic of the Holidays Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2024/12/26/why-reclaiming-the-magic-of-the-holidays-matters/) - The holiday season is the time for family and cheer, but between decorating, cooking and shopping for presents, it can be overwhelming. 41% of adults in the U.S. reported feeling increasingly stressed during this time. 43% said that the stress of the holidays interferes with their ability to enjoy them. Additionally, 36%
- [Why Fall Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2024/09/08/why-fall-matters/) - As the intense summer heat cools down, Americans nationwide welcome their unique fall season with open arms. This season brings a close to the buzzing excitement of summer and leads the way to a comfy and welcomed change. Fall is the season that appeals to the senses, starting with all the smells. Even now, stores
- [Why Teachers Matter](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/05/03/why-teachers-matter/) - Post by Derrick Toups, 3 May 2021 This school year has been extremely challenging for teachers, whether they have been teaching virtually or in-person. Many parents that I know are grateful for their childrens’ teachers and are wanting to find heartfelt ways to share a gesture of thanks. On social media last week, the parent
- [Why Higher Education Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2023/07/03/why-higher-education-matters/) - My parents are turning 75 years old this year, and they were both the first in their families to graduate from college. They matriculated through higher education institutions in the era of affirmative action, in the 1960s, when the government began mandating that projects financed with federal funds "take affirmative action" to ensure that hiring
- [Why Black History Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2024/02/28/why-black-history-matters/) - Why Black History Matters — highlights the need to move beyond mainstream narratives and celebrate lesser-known figures like Wendell Scott. By Eboni N. Walker, M.Ed.
- [Why Stress Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/03/07/why-stress-matters/) - Post by Derrick Toups, 7 March 2021 A young child’s brain is like an exciting and vibrant fireworks show. Born with around 100 billion brain cells, babies instantly begin processing the world outside of their mother’s womb. Through a process called firing, neurons in their brains receive, process, and transport new information and stimuli and
- [Why Color Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/02/19/why-color-matters/) - Post by Eboni N. Walker, 19 February 2021 As an early childhood educator I participate in professional learning opportunities exploring race, implicit bias, and child development. During one such experience, a colleague vulnerably shared how she became aware of her privilege as a white woman at her baby shower. She recounted how she had specifically
- [Why Leadership in Early Childhood Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/01/20/why-leadership-in-early-childhood-matters/) - Post by Eboni N. Walker, 20 January 2021 On many trips to and from errands or while waiting in carpool lines, I actively engage my mind in learning. I mostly listen to audio books, news, and podcasts. One of my favorite podcasts is The Preschool Podcast, hosted by HiMama, which features conversations with early childhood
- [Why Outdoor Learning Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/07/15/why-outdoor-learning-matters/) - Post by Kristen Craig, 15 July 2021 As a teenager, babysitting was one of my first jobs. Almost every time I babysat, at some point, a kid would ask me, “Hey, can we go outside?” and I almost always said “Yes!” Even though I had no early education training at the time, I knew that
- [Why Gardening Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2022/08/10/why-gardening-matters/) - Post by Eboni N. Walker My mother grew up in rural Mississippi. Her family worked the land for many of her childhood years. And while she naturally takes good care of the plants we have around the house, it is my father- the New Orleans native, who has emerged as the “green thumb” in our
- [Why Independence Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2022/07/15/why-independence-matters/) - Post by Eboni N. Walker Between Juneteenth and the Fourth of July, the beginning of summer marks a time for celebration, remembrance, and reflection. Amid the cookouts and fireworks, I have found myself thinking about the concept of freedom and what it means for me as a black woman, and for my son who will
- [Why Black Flight Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2022/04/24/why-black-flight-matters/) - My third grader recently completed a biography project at school. Students were tasked with identifying a historical figure, learning about their contributions to our society, and then writing about them. The unit culminated with a Biography Day: a gallery of live commentary about many people we know - from Abraham Lincoln to Coretta Scott King,
- [Why STEM Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/06/05/why-stem-matters/) - Post by Eboni N. Walker, 5 June 2021 I have a seven-year-old son who is obsessed with aeronautics. His pretend play includes any variation on aviation, engineering, and things that go really fast. At first I thought it was a phase when his code name became Southwest, but his love affair with flying has really
- [Why Poetry Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/04/02/why-poetry-matters/) - Post by Kyley Pulphus, 2 April 2021 On January 20th at the presidential inauguration, Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman set the world ablaze with her poem “The Hill We Climb.” People were amazed that a poem with such depth and power had been penned by someone who was only twenty-three. Though very young, Amanda had
- ["We will not do better as a city until all of our children are doing well."](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2018/11/01/we-will-not-do-better-as-a-city-until-all-of-our-children-are-doing-well/) - The Times-Picayune, 1 November 2018 Nola.com
- [Nola Hoffman Early Learning Center: "All children deserve a great early childhood education."](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2018/10/31/nola-hoffman-early-learning-center-all-children-deserve-a-great-early-childhood-education/) - Catherine Freeman, myNewOrleans.com, 31 October 2018 MyNewOrleans.com
- [New Orleans City Council Presentation and Proclamation for "Advocacy of Early Childhood Development Programs”](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2017/06/07/new-orleans-city-council-presentation-and-proclamation-for-advocacy-of-early-childhood-development-programs/) - City Council Meeting, 7 June 2017 CityofNO.com
- [“Isn't desegregation a measure of educational quality?”](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2017/03/14/isnt-desegregation-a-measure-of-educational-quality/) - Andre Perry, The Hechinger Report, 14 March 2017 TheHechingerReport.org
- [Why Friendship Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/08/21/why-friendship-matters/) - Blog Post by Eboni N. Walker, 21 August 2021 Think back to your very first childhood friend. Who were they? Where did you meet them? One of my very first childhood friends was a girl I met in kindergarten, Angela. We were both animated, talkative, and full of lively ideas. We became fast friends and
- [Why Resilience Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/09/27/why-resilience-matters/) - Post by Eboni N. Walker, 27 September 2021 It’s been nearly three weeks since Hurricane Ida hit Southeast Louisiana. Ida arrived on August 29, the exact anniversary date of Hurricane Katrina 16 years ago. Needless to say it felt like déjà vu when we evacuated east towards Alabama. Only this time, we were more prepared.
- [Why Pets Matter](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/10/21/why-pets-matter/) - Post by Youth Contributor, Jasmine F., 21 October 2021 In January 2021 we were all going crazy from quarantine, so my family and I adopted a cat. We got Rocky from a local foster pet organization. At first my mother didn’t want a cat, but I like to believe she warmed up to him.
- [Why Gratitude Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2021/12/20/why-gratitude-matters/) - Post by Eboni Walker, 20 December 2021 My eight-year-old son recently fractured his ankle while playing at school. Just like that, in the middle of the soccer and baseball season, he has been called to the sideline rather than the spotlight. As you might imagine, his world has come tumbling down and his attitude has
- [Why Funding Early Childhood Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2022/01/16/why-funding-early-childhood-matters/) - Post by Eboni Walker, 16 January 2022 A panel of the nation’s leading researchers have found costs for early childhood education are worthy of investment. Transforming the financing of early care and education might actually bring parity to the under-resourced field. Funding early childhood education and care calls for a shared fiscal responsibility from federal,
- [Why A Diverse Teaching Force Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2022/02/24/why-a-diverse-teaching-force-matters/) - February 24, 2022
- [Why Play Matters](https://learningmattersconsulting.com/2022/03/25/why-play-matters/) - Post by Eboni Walker, 25 March 2022 Meet Bashira. This feisty five-year old is the little sister of one of my son’s soccer teammates. And while her big brother scores goals on the field with The 18th Ward Sports Club, she often hangs out along the sidelines making her own fun. Last weekend, she went

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