It’s me, Raindrop, here to drop some knowledge on how each of us can protect communities and the planet using our very own superpower… the Power of Nature! Voiced by actor and nature enthusiast Rainn Wilson, Raindrop is shares how natural solutions can be a smart, simple and powerful way to protect water so people and nature can thrive together. Restoring wetlands and forests, using cover crops, and even working with beavers (yes, beavers!) can help communities and nature thrive together.
Meet Raindrop! Voiced by actor and nature enthusiast Rainn Wilson, Raindrop is here to explain the ways that climate change is making waves across our water systems. In Episode 1 of this Walton Family Foundation video series, Raindrop wades into how water change is climate change—and how those changes in water impact everything from droughts to floods to a warming ocean. The good news? By working with the power of nature, we can protect water and the climate. Ready to get your feet wet? Let’s dive deeper!
New Gallup research reveals that 71% of U.S. teachers hold at least one second job, a sign of the financial strain that has become a daily reality for educators across the country.
New research from the Walton Family Foundation, the Bipartisan Policy Center and Gallup finds that 71% of teachers have a paid position beyond their primary teaching job. One in five says they find it difficult to get by financially.
Across Arkansas, employers are grappling with today’s workforce shortages. The most pressing question: Where will our next generation of skilled workers come from, and will they be ready?
The Community Compass is a new measurement tool designed to help communities better understand how public spaces and programs support connection, belonging and trust. In this video, Home Region Program Officer Ana Aguayo explains how the Community Compass works and why it matters for communities.
