The 55-year May 4 Commemoration this year at Ā鶹“«Ć½ highlights the ongoing significance of free speech, activism and education in shaping our collective history. Presented by the May 4 Education Committee, a yearlong program continues to honor āthe power of our voices.āThe 2025 commemoration program begins with the powerful play, āTrial by Fire,ā presented Feb. 7-9 in partnership with Kent Stateās May 4 Education Committee. Set against the backdrop of censorship and the fight for intellectual freedom, the play centers on a Kent State graduate teaching at a school in Ohio who is ...
Kent State International Admissions and the Office of Global Education welcomed a group of new, international students to Kent State for Spring Semester 2025. The day's International Orientation activities included information sessions, games and opportunities to meet faculty and students. Want to see one of YOUR photos in āIN A FLASH?ā Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of whatās happening in t...
Kent Stateās annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held on Jan. 30 with the focus on the importance of mental health advocacy and wellness.The event, titled āThe Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.ā will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m.The event will be a panel discussion that includes a free, ticketed luncheon. Tickets are available online here. The event also will be streamed on Boxcast. Watch the MLK Celebration.Kent State President Todd Diacon and Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vi...
How to Teach Kids About Money
Teaching kids about money when theyāre young lays the foundation for responsible money management later in life. Children whose parents emphasize the importance of financial literacy and encourage them to spend and save thoughtfully develop a healthy perspective on money.
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
How to respect feelings without empowering fears. What you'll learn:
- What's the best way for parents and caregivers to respond to an anxious child?
- How can kids learn to tolerate anxiety?
- How can parents and caregivers help kids stay calm in stressful situations?
Internet Safety for Kids (ConsumerNotice.org)
Internet safety for kids depends on parents being aware of online risks and understanding how to help their children and teens avoid them. Options to protect your children include parental controls, apps and tracking software. But the most effective way to keep your kids safe is to talk with them about online risks, how to avoid them and how they can come to you when something goes wrong.
Screen Time Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Screens are everywhere in the modern world. But spending too much time looking at screens can be harmful to your childrenās eyes, bodies and minds. Setting limits regarding screen time can protect your childās health and help them live a balanced, happy life. There are many tools to limit what types of content your child can access and for how long. Teaching your child how to interact appropriately with digital media will also help them stay safe while living a modern life.