Jenny Gold @jennyagold.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Saw this gent in Chicago 6 years ago and had no idea he'd made it big! We've been listening to his album every since, and Jamestown Ferry is a real gem. 130
Reposted by Jenny GoldSammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 08/03/2025The L.A. fires have taken a nightmarish toll on children's mental health. Some kids have seen their development set back by years. Excruciating story by @jennyagold.bsky.social: www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comMeltdowns, nightmares and regressions: The L.A. fires are taking a traumatic toll on kidsThe L.A. County fires have taken a traumatic toll on kids. The distress is coming out in their art and play, and it is leading to some developmental regressions. 1198
Reposted by Jenny GoldOnce Upon a Ban @onceuponaban.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Access to library books has been suspended in Pentagon schools for a week while the defense department reviews books for "gender... or equity ideology topics". One of the offending titles? Freckleface Strawberry, the story of a girl accepting her freckles. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comPentagon schools suspend library books for ‘compliance review’ under Trump ordersRevealed: defense department sends memo that it’s reviewing for books ‘related to gender … or discriminatory equity ideology topics’ 121
Reposted by Jenny GoldLos Angeles Times @latimes.com · 06/02/2025We all need a dose of happy. Oscar the Grouch, Grover and Bert stopped by the L.A. Times to talk to us about emotions, getting through tough times and finding solace in friends, family and neighbors.latimes.comWatch: 'Sesame Street' stars Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Grover give L.A. 'a big hug' The 'Sesame Street' characters visited the Los Angeles Times to talk about emotions, getting through tough times and finding solace in friends, family and neighbors. 6649
Reposted by Jenny GoldOnce Upon a Ban @onceuponaban.bsky.social · 29/01/2025We were inspired to start this book club after reading @jennyagold.bsky.social's article in the LA Times. It outlines the clear negative domino effect that book bans create and the impact on overall demand for these stories. #ireadbannedbooks www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comAs children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in CaliforniaBook bans are tanking sales of children’s books. Schools and libraries aren’t buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback. 174
Jenny Gold @jennyagold.bsky.social · 27/01/2025The L.A. fires forced hundreds of providers to shut down, upending an already fragile child care system. Here’s how that’s impacting scores of families who are suddenly in need of alternative care. My latest for @latimes.com www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comL.A. fires upend fragile child-care industry, sending providers, families scramblingMore than 300 child-care facilities are closed amid the L.A. fires, sending thousands of families scrambling to find care. 121
Reposted by Jenny GoldMDRC @mdrc-news.bsky.social · 25/01/2025L.A. fires upend fragile child-care industry, sending providers, families scrambling, report @kateseq.bsky.social & @jennyagold.bsky.social @latimes.com. www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comL.A. fires upend fragile child-care industry, sending providers, families scramblingMore than 300 child-care facilities are closed amid the L.A. fires, sending thousands of families scrambling to find care. 013
Jenny Gold @jennyagold.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Most kids in L.A. have been exposed to the wildfires in some way, whether they evacuated, smelled the smoke or tragically lost their home or school. Here’s how parents are answering their tough questions about the turmoil and loss. @latimes.com www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.com 000