2021 - Wow, what a year for education topics, current events, and a clear need for more education opportunities. Today, we take a look back at our top 5 most popular blogs of 2021, and it’s no surprise that our readers were attracted to a few themes in particular - real life stories, a broken education system, and healthy neighborhoods.

As you reflect on 2021, take a minute to look back on these stories with us. And if you want more of 2021 posts you might have missed, take a look at our archive! Thanks for reading with us, and we’re looking forward to sharing more stories with you in 2022.

A Catalyst for Innovation - This is the story of Mia Martin and her journey to find the right educational atmosphere. Her needs led to a therapy center and a school working together.
The Boy Who Went Viral - This 12 year old boy was accepted to Georgia Tech, but the press left out one very big influence in his life…
Talethia Edwards and her dream for better neighborhoods - This amazing woman has 11 family members in a 4 bedroom home she originally planned to flip. Find out why…
Confusing Story? Confusing System - A news article points to the distress on education system is facing.
Months Behind - Not every school district is months behind. Children in low-income districts and urban communities have lost the most learning in pandemic years

It’s also interesting to note that our healthy neighborhood series from 2019 was rediscovered by the internet and generated lots of interest 2021. Looking for a healthy start? Consider how where you live affects your health: https://www.effective-ed.org/greenapples/healthyneighborhoods1?rq=healthy%20neighborhoods

Thanks for reading along with us. We’ve got more to come in 2022!