Funding & Policy - The Trump administration withheld approximately $7 billion in funding for school programs already allocated by Congress [1][2] - The withheld funds impact 14 million (1.4%) students, primarily in lower-income districts, and affect before/after school programs, summer programs, teacher training, translators, mental health, and technology services [3][5] - The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) claimed the grant programs were misused to subsidize a radical left-wing agenda, specifically mentioning public schools in New York using funds for immigrant advocacy [10] - Budget bill cuts include approximately $186 billion reduction in SNAP funding, potentially impacting school nutrition programs, and a $1 trillion reduction in Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program), which covers 7 million children [17][18] Impact on Education & Community - Withholding the funds could lead to program shutdowns, affecting working parents, employers, and student outcomes, including school attendance, graduation rates, and potential increase in crime [5][6][9] - School districts and community organizations, including faith-based organizations, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCAs, are struggling due to the funding delays [8][9] - Cuts to the education department will total $881 million, impacting 89 education projects and the Institute of Education, potentially affecting oversight, quality, professional development, training, and research [22][23] Response & Advocacy - School districts are attempting to use rainy day funds to keep programs open temporarily [14] - Parents and school districts are urged to contact members of Congress, state legislators, governors, and attorney generals to advocate for the release of the funds [14][15]

Company Overview - Société BIC has a total of 41,621,162 issued shares as of June 30, 2025, which corresponds to 58,342,007 voting rights [2] - The company is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, with a presence in over 160 countries and a workforce of more than 13,000 employees [4] - BIC is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and education, and its products include well-known brands such as BIC® 4-Color™, BodyMark®, and Tipp-Ex® [4] Voting Rights and Shares - As of June 30, 2025, the number of voting rights excluding shares without voting rights is 57,941,174 [2] - The disclosure complies with Article L 233-8-II of the French "Code de Commerce" and Article 223-16 of the General Regulations of the French "Autorité des Marchés Financiers" [2] Upcoming Financial Events - The company is scheduled to release its First Half 2025 Results on July 30, 2025 [3] - The Third Quarter 2025 Net Sales will be announced on October 28, 2025 [3]

Recently, I overheard two adults having a conversation arguing about the relevance of grade point average to solving real world problems. One of the adults said GPA as so often called is needed while the other kept questioning the relevance of GPA to the success of anyone. I listened to arguments and the various points they mashed out and I was intrigued by the one questioning about the relevance of GPA to solving real problems.They went on and on and one comment made actually stayed with me. You can't say ...

Heat. Heat. Hello everybody, dear guests and my esteemed teachers.So, I once got sent to the principal's office in fourth grade because I turned my book report into a K-pop song. Now, in my defense, it was a very good song. It had rhythm, it rhymed, and I even wore my new skirt to deliver it.But the teacher looked at me like I just tried to sell mixtapz in the middle of his class. And that's when I learned that creativity isn't always a part of the school program. At least not the kind that doesn't fit neat ...

Heat. Heat. When I was a child, I always asked why.Why is the sky blue. Why do we have two eyes. Why can't we fly like birds.To me, the world was full of mystery and magic. I want to understand everything. I was curious, excited, full of questions.At first, adults smiled at my question. They say, "You're so smart." But later, they got tired. They say, "Stop asking so many questions. Just listen. That's way." So, I stopped asking.Then I went to school. In school I learned many things. I learned history dates ...

Core Argument - Feminism advocates for equality, supporting women and protecting their rights to create fair conditions for all [1] - Education is crucial for achieving equalization, not humiliation, and freedom, especially considering women's historical denial of access to it [2] - Feminism challenges the denial of knowledge based on gender, advocating for women's inclusion in education [3] - Nations cannot progress without educating and empowering all citizens, highlighting the importance of valuing women [4][5] - Feminism addresses the historical reality of restricted choices and lack of autonomy for women [6] - Feminism recognizes gender inequality as a social and human issue, advocating for education to change mindsets [7] Historical Context & Impact - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk recognized inequality and reformed the education system, giving opportunities to women [3][4] - Atatürk's reforms enabled women to participate in society and feel like free human beings [5] Global Perspective - Underdeveloped countries often share a lack of education and failure to value women [5]

Core Argument - The education sector needs to shift from focusing on individual success to becoming a collective instrument for social transformation, addressing challenges like globalization, environmental degradation, and technological disruption [1] - Education should foster critical engagement, empathetic connection, and bold innovation, moving beyond knowledge transfer to awaken intellect and conscience [1] - The industry advocates for replacing outdated educational paradigms with dynamic, inclusive, and justice-driven models [1] Curriculum & Pedagogy - The sector emphasizes the importance of a "human curriculum" that integrates emotional resilience, civic responsibility, cultural fluency, and ethical reasoning across disciplines [1] - Service-based learning should be integrated into the curriculum to provide students with practical experiences and a sense of purpose [1][2] - The industry promotes disrupting traditional classroom environments to cultivate innovation, encouraging dialogue, experimentation, and critical inquiry [2][3] - The sector encourages students to challenge existing curricula and engage in cross-generational discussions to incorporate diverse perspectives and experiences [4][5] Global Citizenship & Intercultural Competence - Education must build cultural bridges and prepare students to actively seek out and honor differences, fostering intercultural collaboration and multilingual learning environments [6][7] - The industry highlights the importance of students crossing borders of identity in their academic lives to dismantle borders of fear and bias in society [8] - Educators should model ethical navigation of complexity and compassionate leadership, inviting students' full identities into the classroom [9][10] Future-Oriented Skills - The education sector needs to equip the next generation to reimagine systems for the future, focusing on democratic principles and equitable solutions [13] - Students must be prepared to confront moral dilemmas with knowledge and courage, addressing issues like algorithmic bias, genetic engineering, and the climate crisis [14] - The ultimate goal of education is to ignite transformation, cultivating graduates who are not only career-ready but also function-ready, prepared to remake the world [15][16]

Core Argument - The presentation argues for reimagining the classroom as a stage, with teachers as performers and students as the audience [12] - It advocates for integrating pedagogical practices with performance techniques to enhance the educational experience [13] - The central idea is that teaching is a performance, requiring teachers to adapt and engage students effectively [15] Teaching & Learning - Traditional education is often unidirectional, with the teacher as an authority figure [18] - Modern classrooms should be dynamic spaces that acknowledge individual differences and feelings [20] - Effective teaching involves discipline, care, and compassion [21] - Student learning is the best form of applause for a teacher's performance [17] Teacher Identity - Teacher identity is not stable and shifts with pedagogical research and classroom experience [10] - Teachers should view lesson plans as scripts, allowing for flexibility and adaptation [21] - Teachers should embrace their role as "educators," combining education and performance [13] Personal Journey - The speaker's experience as an actor informs their perspective on teaching [5] - The speaker's journey involved transitioning from acting to teaching, finding intersections between the two [6][7] - The speaker's involvement in a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (T-OL) program shaped their understanding of pedagogy [8]

Industry Shift - AI 和 LLM 掌握世界知识，教育行业面临重大转变 [1] - 学校和大学的角色将从提供信息转变为创造人际连接和情感成长的空间 [1] AI Disruption - AI 智能体正在颠覆教育 [1]

Core Principles of Bharatanatyam Training - Bharatanatyam pedagogy follows a well-planned, logical syllabus developed over years [4] - Training progresses from basic alphabets (adavu) to intricate steps, actions, and body movements [5] - Alphabets combine into words, words into sentences, and sentences into paragraphs to form an essay, mirroring the construction of dance compositions [5][6] - Core elements (corvoy) are combined and choreographed to create compositions like Alahhari, Jati Swaram, and Tilana for stage performance [6][7] Holistic Development Through Dance - Bharatanatyam enhances the sense of symmetry and balance, impacting daily life [8][9] - The interpretative aspect (abhinaya) involves understanding human relationships and emotions, connecting mythological narratives to real-life experiences [9][10][14] - Dance touches upon science, mathematics (proportions, speeds), history, and aesthetics, fostering a sense of beauty in everything [16][17] - Art, including dance, is considered a basic human need, enriching the human experience [16][18] Emotional and Relational Depth - Portraying characters requires understanding their background and the core feelings of human bonding, such as the love between mother and child [9][10] - Traditional or mythological characters convey timeless emotions and sentiments, allowing for easy connection [13][14] - Dance allows one to connect with various human relationships, such as friendship, and to recognize godly-like qualities in everyday people [15][16]