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Nothing beats starting your day with a delicious cup of coffee. For thousands of Nothing beats starting your day with a delicious cup of coffee. For thousands of people, that means their routine includes a stop at Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, or their favorite cafe’s drive-thru. But why do we spend $4 almost every day for a cup of coffee that we could make at home... and better?  According to an article by Forbes, spending money on coffee is,  “A pleasing brew of social ritual, self-reward, feeling valued by attentive servers and a welcome pause in a busy day. Workplace psychologist...

By Juan Manuel Garcia | #CafeAma As we prepare to return to classes this fall, post COVID-19, I reflect on the changes that will have to take place in Education to make sure we educate ALL and serve ALL, meeting them where they are while providing equal opportunities for success. When I emigrated to the U.S. from Peru more than 30 years ago, I spoke no English at all. My first job was as a dishwasher in Iowa. I was making minimum wage, but it was the only job I could get. So, as I share my story with the many...