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Minecraft teaches kids to stay safe online
Microsoft· 2025-07-18 19:57
Digital Security Awareness - The industry acknowledges the prevalence of phishing attempts via text messages, aiming to steal user credentials [1] - The industry recognizes the risk of malware encounters through spam messaging and potentially harmful websites [1] - The industry emphasizes the importance of educating children about online safety from a young age [1][3] - The industry aims to inspire students to become future cybersecurity professionals [3] Educational Technology & Minecraft - Minecraft enhances creativity and provides educational value [2] - Minecraft offers a more visual and engaging learning experience [2] - Minecraft lessons help connect abstract concepts to real-world applications [2] - Students are applying online safety lessons learned in school to real-world situations, such as identifying and deleting suspicious emails [3]
The Butterfly Effect of Teaching Inclusion | Rowan Dias | TEDxDeerfield
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-18 15:29
[Music] [Applause] I'd like to start by asking you to imagine a situation where a group of friends are at a park playing pickup basketball and on the sidelines is a individual with a disability watching the game. One friend notices the person and wants to invite them to join their game, but out of fear of saying the wrong thing or not knowing how it would impact their game, they decide against it in return to their friends. You may have seen diversity, equity, and inclusion campaigns with images related to ...
The Underrated Triad: Community, Education, and Optimism | Taarika Sethee | TEDxEncinitas Blvd
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-18 15:22
Core Argument - The climate movement needs to shift its focus from solely highlighting problems to actively presenting solutions centered around community, education, and optimism [3][4] - Community is essential for empowerment, motivation, emotional stability, and creating a united front with diverse strengths [5][6][7] - Accessible education, especially for marginalized communities and youth, is crucial, emphasizing intersectionality and empowering individuals to take action [11][12][13][15] - Optimism, cultivated through gratitude, managing expectations, and shifting away from materialism, is vital for sustaining long-term engagement in climate activism [18][19][20][23][24] Key Strategies for Climate Action - Cultivating community through vulnerability and connection to empower individuals and create a supportive network [9][10] - Promoting accessible climate education that includes solutions, intersectionality, and empowers marginalized communities [11][12][13][15] - Fostering optimism by practicing gratitude, managing expectations, and challenging materialistic values [19][20][23][24] Call to Action - Encourages individuals to find their unique role in the climate movement, leveraging their existing skills and passions [17][18] - Emphasizes that even small actions and conscious awareness contribute to climate activism [16][17] - Invites reflection on personal motivations for fighting for a better future [27][28]
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Bybit· 2025-07-18 14:04
RT Bybit EU (@BybitEU)✨ Ciao Italia! We're excited to announce something truly meaningful: a new chapter in the journey of Bybit EU - where community, education, and long-term vision meet.We are proud to participate at @NapulETH at Partenope University in Naples.This isn’t just a sponsorship. It’s a strategic partnership with purpose.🤝 @BybitEU goal is to work with Italian universities to help shape the future of education.🗓️ Mark your calendars: On Saturday, July 19, Bybit EU will take part in one of the s ...
Your Roots Do Not Determine Your Reach | Greg Cannon | TEDxWilmingtonSalon
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-17 16:04
In early fall of 1972, I was 12 years old, sitting in a pecan grove in South Georgia with tears streaming down my face and a dead bird in my hands. How many of us have had a moment, a crystallizing moment where we realized something fundamental about ourselves and the world around us. A moment that could have defined you that you would tell a story of who you are and what you deserve based on that event.Life is challenging and for me challenges in my early childhood could have defined me. You see, I was tha ...
'Inequality and a further divide': Psaki on future of education after SCOTUS allows mass firings
MSNBC· 2025-07-16 16:15
Government Policy & Regulation - The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with plans to dismantle the Department of Education [1][2] - The Department of Education primarily funds programs supporting low-income students and students with disabilities [4] - The Department of Education is responsible for enforcing civil rights law and overseeing student loans and grants [5] Potential Impact - The dismantling of the Department of Education could disproportionately affect vulnerable students [3] - Potential firing of nearly 1,400 staffers could lead to the collapse of essential programs [5] - The administration's goal to shut down the Department of Education could lead to more inequality and a divided approach to education [5][6] States Affected - The five states that will be hardest hit by these cuts all happen to be states that Trump won [4]
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Forbes· 2025-07-16 07:20
Industry Focus - The report highlights criticisms of America's most exclusive colleges [1] - These top 20 colleges (10 public and 10 private) are educating the country's brightest students [1] - These colleges are graduating the talent that employers seek [1]
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-15 15:30
With no explanation, the Supreme Court blocked lower court orders that had stopped Trump from dismantling the Education Department. @NoahRFeldman says decision-making without reason undermines the rule of law (via @opinion) https://t.co/7RYuPUV9eJ ...
Rethinking political division with proximity | Blessy Savu | TEDxInternational School of Bucharest
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-15 14:54
Societal Division and Its Impact - Society is facing division, impacting educators and children's comfort in a changing world [4][5] - Political consequences affect daily lives, requiring interpretation of information [7] - Disparities in education and wealth contribute to societal rifts among communities [7][8] - A sense of absent dignity can render democracy hollow [10] Education and Integration - Educational hubs attract talent, potentially shrinking surrounding areas [12][13] - Students from disadvantaged backgrounds may still feel distant even in educational hubs, lacking mentors and exposure [14] - Social integration and academic integration are key to retention and reducing dropout rates [15] - Social capital, including cultural, symbolic, and social dimensions, empowers individuals [17][18][19] Proposed Solution: Host Family Model - A host family model for rural students in cities could be a micro-solution to a macro problem [27] - The Erasmus Plus program within the EU and host family programs in the US demonstrate the effectiveness of immersion and cultural exchange [24][28][29] - The proposal aims to foster empathy and reduce polarization through integration [30] - A call to action is made to pilot programs that bring different parties together, offering opportunities for engagement and reflection [31]
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Forbes· 2025-07-15 02:20
It’s impossible to ignore the mounting criticisms of America’s most exclusive colleges. These 20 schools—10 public and 10 private—are stepping up to educate the country’s brightest students and graduating the talent employers seek. https://t.co/2aMIWdHOrN https://t.co/2aMIWdHOrN ...