What If Students Were Encouraged To Be Innovation Junkies?
What if the goal of education was to inspire students to be innovation junkies? Imagine if the expectation for students was to be innovators.
The New High School Essentials: LinkedIn, A Resumé, and a Digital Portfolio
A decade ago, high school students were sent home with supply lists that included a backpack, binders, notebooks, and pens. Today, it is becoming increasingly important for a high schooler to come prepared with his or her digital records of achievement, including a LinkedIn profile, a resumé, and a digital portfolio.
Building Culture By Getting Out Of The Building
Culture isn’t a decree from on high, implemented with the simple swoosh of the CEO’s hand. Instead, it has to be built by and for the entire team it represents.
On The Ground In Ferguson: Is The Movement Working?
What follows is an account of my experience in Ferguson on August 10th, the day following the shootout with Tyrone Harris, Jr., and thoughts on where this movement is heading.
What Happens When Educators Convene To Reimagine Entrepreneurial Studies
Educators from around America gathered this week at the Hawken School Educators Workshop for Entrepreneurial Studies to discuss and share best practices for launching entrepreneurship programs in K-12.
Top Investors Hold ‘Pitch Competition’ for Women Only
The goal? To help female founders connect with leading venture capitalists in Boston. Here’s what happened.
The Most Exclusive Boys’ Club: America’s Largest Startups
The startups with all-male boards include some of the most celebrated brands, such as Uber, Snapchat, Tinder and Airbnb.
Not Your Typical Wednesday: Taking the Stage in Dublin in Front of 5,000 People
5,000 people and a million things to say, all in 30 minutes.
Solutions for the Gender Gap in Venture Capital Must Come from Within
Erica Swallow, who rocked the VC industry earlier this year by writing candidly about “being a female in venture capital,” says it is time for practical solutions to fix the industry’s gender gap.
Martha Coakley: Ambiguous or Contemplative?
My takeaway and first impression from meeting Martha Coakley is that she’s a woman of her word — someone who researches the facts, opinions, and options; chooses a course; and sticks with it. For some, that methodical strategy may seem slow, but for me, it seems wise.
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