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'The Disengaged Teen': Co-author Jenny Anderson on education in the age of AI
CNBC Television· 2025-10-06 12:05
And now to a conversation. Maybe this is actually a nice segue uh about the era of artificial intelligence given everything that's going on and what this all means for kids and the way they learn. We talk a lot about this on the broadcast.Um but now we're uh talking to an expert about it, Jenny Anderson. She's the co-author of the Engaged Teen, helping kids learn better, feel better, and live better. She recently co-wrote an op-ed in the New York Times titled Parents, Your Job Has Changed in the AI era.So, ...
Fundación MAPFRE Celebrates 50 Years of Impact at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Businesswire· 2025-10-03 21:44
Core Insights - Fundación MAPFRE celebrated its 50th anniversary on October 1 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, emphasizing its long-term commitment to social well-being globally [1] - The event brought together community leaders, local partners, and distinguished guests to honor the foundation's contributions over five decades [1] - The foundation's initiatives in Massachusetts have focused on advancing road safety, health, education, and social equity [1]
Kids with unstoppable resilience | Dr. Jacqueline M. Tolentino | TEDxForbesPark
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-02 16:07
Key Themes - The speech emphasizes the importance of investing in the resilience of Gen Alpha, who currently number 225 billion globally [3][4][21] - It challenges the audience to mentor children and share stories of resilience, especially in the age of AI [5] - The speaker introduces the concept of "rz" (resilience) with components of charisma, shift mindset, and link [8][9][10] - The "AI kid formula" is presented, advocating for authenticity and intentionality in interactions with children, along with kickstarting their dreams through microlearning [10][11] Practical Advice & Challenges - The audience is challenged to drop their phones (symbolically) to represent letting go and trusting in the resilience built in children [5][6][7][8] - The speech encourages adults to be a positive connection for children, emphasizing that even one supportive adult can make a significant difference [10] - It suggests kickstarting children's dreams with microlearning, using apps for just three minutes a day and mastering them in three days [11] Illustrative Stories - The speaker shares the story of her daughter, who was born prematurely at 19% kilos and given 24 hours to live, but survived and thrived [1][2][3] - The story of a student named Eli is shared, who graduated magna cum laude from Harvard and promoted a lost cause honoring World War II veterans [13][14] - Another story highlights a single woman who provided a scholarship to a poor but mathematically gifted child, who then became a valedictorian and supported her family [15][16] Call to Action - The speech urges the audience to empower and build others, starting with just one person [19][20] - It encourages sharing stories of resilience to inspire others and create a ripple effect, potentially reaching thousands or even millions [20][21] - The speaker emphasizes that even small actions can lead to significant impact, referencing how every billion-dollar startup started with one person supporting a dream [19]
Public perceptions and the power of perseverance | Alfredo Resendiz | TEDxPasadena
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-02 14:53
Public Perception & School Performance - Negative public perception of John Muir High School (MIR) as an inferior academic institution worsened in the mid-2000s, leading to middle-class families abandoning the school [1] - In 2007 and 2008, Pasadena Unified School District implemented a reconstitution, leading to over half of the teachers being replaced [1] - A 2024 documentary, "Can We All Get Along?", examines the history of MIR and suggests systemic classism and racism contributed to its standing [1] - In 2018, a partnership with Pasadena City College created an early college magnet program to attract middle-class families [1] - The hiring of Dr Lton Gray, a MIR alumnus, as principal in 2018, was pivotal in turning around the school's negative public perception [1] Strategies for Improvement - Dr Gray emphasized the "four C's": care, culture, commitment, and consistency, to improve the school [1] - Over 40 alumni were hired to foster a caring environment and strong campus culture [2][3] - Consistent community engagement and promotion of the school's colors and logos were implemented [4] Outcomes & Achievements - The school's population started to rise, with middle-class families returning [5] - MIR was recognized as one of the top schools in California regarding UC admission rates [5] - Despite challenges like fires displacing students, the school persevered [6] - MIR is projected to have the largest population of all high schools in Pasadena for the first time in over a hundred years [7]
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Michael Saylor· 2025-10-01 13:03
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Zhu Su· 2025-09-29 23:51
I think norms around dropping out are changing a lot post-covidIt used to be either Thiel scholar types or drug addicts who drop out but now it is normiesInvestment banks and bigtech both hiring nondegree holders at scaleAnanda (@Galaxriel):the average woman having more schooling than the average man is just an indicator that college is going to be low status soon btw ...
The Power of youth: Reimagining Education | APARNA PAURIYAL | TEDxAVBIL Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 16:33
[प्रशंसा] टेक अ गैलस कैलिस डोमेस्टिकस एंड ब्रेक इट इन अ ग्लास डिश। विस्क इट विथ सम NaCl एंड पुट इट टॉप ऑफ अ बर्नर विथ सॉल्यूशन ऑफ़ C2H6 एंड नथिंग हैप्पेंस। बिकॉज़ इट वाज़ दी प्रोसेस ऑफ मेकिंग एन एग। वि दिस वी केम टू रियलाइज दैट इट इज़ नॉट दी कंटेंट दैट वी नीड बट दी कॉन्टेक्स्ट एंड विजुअल्स व्हिच कंप्लीटली चेंज आवर अप्रोच टुवर्ड्स लर्निंग। ग्रीटिंग्स एवरीवन मायसेल्फ अपर्णा। आई स्टूडेंट ऑफ़ क्लास 11। आई एम स्टैंडिंग हियर टू रिइमेजिन एजुकेशन टू रिडिस्कवर एजुकेशन एंड एस्टैब्लिश द लर्निंग फ्रॉम द फ्यूचर। वंस आई वेंट ...
From Dust to Dream: Passing Hope Through Soccer | Xuanlin Huang | TEDxGCGS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 16:14
Social Impact & Education - Education extends beyond grades, fostering confidence and opportunity [2] - Soccer provides an alternative pathway for social mobility for kids [2] - The speaker founded the Tiger Project to support China's soccer development [2] - A donation of 200,000 RMB was secured for a new soccer field [2] - Seven trial spots were offered to the kids by a soccer club in Guangjo [3] Personal Development & Purpose - Soccer evolved from a hobby to a shelter, a bridge, and ultimately a purpose [7] - The speaker plans to open a soccer academy to create opportunities [8] Inequality & Opportunity - Dreams of children in rural areas may stop at the village road due to inequality [1] - Resource gaps exist between regions, impacting educational opportunities [2]
Managing Time, Leading Change, Living Green | Shriyans Bhandari | TEDxSIS Ajmer Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 15:55
Entrepreneurial Journey & Mindset - The speaker emphasizes the importance of having multiple identities and interests beyond work, drawing from personal experiences as an ornithologist, athlete, and entrepreneur [2][3] - Challenging existing assumptions and the status quo is crucial for innovation and progress, exemplified by the development of mineral water and light bulbs [13] - Success requires perseverance, hard work, and guidance, acknowledging that most people reach their peak around 50 years of age, advising against setting unrealistic timelines [30][31] - Starting early is essential, even without a perfect plan, as things will fall into place like completing a puzzle [24][25] - A non-linear, zigzag path can lead to faster progress and valuable learnings, as life presents problems before solutions [26][27] Green Soul Foundation & Sustainability - Green Soul Foundation recycles discarded shoes and apparel into usable kits, benefiting 1 million (10 lakh) people and preventing 1 million shoes from going to landfills [3][9][10] - The foundation is supported by the World Bank and other major organizations in India [11] - The company upcycles shoes into slippers, utilizing leftover shoe parts to create granules for materials like carpets and gym flooring [15][16] - Green Soul is scaling up its venture, expanding across geographies, and aims to become the largest recycler of footwear and apparel in India and the EU [17][18] Education & Personal Development - Education provides toolkits and a base, but personal development and experience are essential for building success [7][8] - Time management is critical for productivity, drawing parallels with successful individuals like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs [23][24]
How Service Builds Belief | Simran Menghrajani | TEDxSPIPS Indore
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 14:44
[Music] Omur I surrender to him. July 20th 2025 12 noon I read this WhatsApp message. A parent connecting with me, thanking me for how beautifully her daughter is doing now in her MBA course. It reminds me of how we work together as a team for her to come up. Saying come up is a wrong expression because all are gifted. We are just instruments. And how did I believe start? How did I believe start? Another repetition, a friend of mine called me one Sunday morning and told me, "Can you please train my child to ...