Kqeds Perspectives

After deciding to teach in a jail, Jen Hurley learned a great deal from her students.

When Cate Hansen found herself struggling in practice, her father's advice on discipline helped turn things around.

A journey to pick up a pizza shows William Humnicky and his wife how much people value taking breaks. 

When Randee Fenner decided to babysit, figuring out the smart devices in the home proved to be more challenging than expected.

While Sonya Pendrey is passionate about outdoor education, financial challenges made it harder for her to plant roots.

For John R. McCoy, running started off as just a hobby, but now it's developed into a form of meditation. 

With the changing political landscape, Jenny Fan Raj hopes to have difficult discussions with her family on Thanksgiving.

When her son gets engaged, Vicki Larson shares her thoughts on reimagining marriage.

Taking a flower arranging class helped Maryann LoRusso to form a deeper connection with her mother-in-law.

Spending time with her mother who taught at an elementary school inspired Megan O'Malley to later become a teacher herself.

After her brother's experience with law enforcement, Araceli Garcia reflects on the impacts of juvenile incarceration.

While going to bed early may not seem like fun, Richard Swerdlow has embraced his new routine.

Migrating from Sri Lanka to the United States with her family wasn't easy for Sumudu DeSilva, but she now feels at home in the Bay Area.

After making an assumption about a former colleague, Laura Fay learned to appreciate working with people of different ages.

In the age of smartphone photography, Nikhil Krishnaswamy wonders if AI-generated images will become the norm.

After a recent visit to the Norwegian Arctic with her mother, Holly Hubbard Preston saw the impact of global warming.

After learning some tricks, young magician Aanya Sheth hopes to shatter stereotypes and inspire girls to join the magical world.

For Evan Sagerman, sometimes forgotten souvenirs can turn into the solutions for new problems.

When items are mysteriously moved around his house, Evan Ho questions if there is a supernatural connection.

A box of Girl Scout cookies reminded Sarah Huang of her upbringing and why she's proud to be Asian American in the Bay Area.