Here is Chanel Cruz. [Applause] I was around 8 years old in my elementary class when we were reading in our social studies book. We must have been reading something about the United States and our ties to our neighboring country, Mexico.As we were reading the passage, so we collectively got to a word in the passage we did not know. Aguila. What is an aguila.I remember trying to decipher this word on the paper, but it seemed to me my teacher did not know either because when I recognized that this word was in ...

Core Insights - U.S. Global Investors, Inc. has partnered with Keystone School to address global democratic backsliding through educational initiatives [1][3] - The partnership includes a $10,000 initial donation and a commitment of $50,000 over multiple years to support the Model UN program [2][4] - The Model UN program aims to equip students with skills in international relations, trade, and conflict resolution, fostering global citizenship [3][4] Company Overview - U.S. Global Investors, Inc. is a registered investment adviser focusing on niche markets globally, with over 50 years of history [5] - The company provides investment advisory services to U.S. Global Investors Funds and U.S. Global ETFs [5] Keystone School Overview - Keystone School, founded in 1948, emphasizes academic excellence and global citizenship, with nearly 100% of graduates attending top-ranked colleges [6]

Education System Critique - The current education system, designed for the industrial age, is limiting due to geographical constraints, disciplinary silos, and exam-centric evaluation [2] - Classrooms still train students for a world with borders, despite the increasing prevalence of global collaboration among teenagers [3][4] Future of Education - Education should be borderless, leveraging technology to bridge gaps and provide equal access to resources [2][7] - Emphasizes the importance of creativity, constructivity, and curiosity (CCE) as the currencies of the future and of learning [5] - Education should extend beyond culture and disciplines, addressing real-world problems like climate change through interdisciplinary collaboration [10] - Adaptability, resilience, and teamwork are more important than high scores [11] - Learning should be normalized at any age, fostering curiosity and breaking age-related boundaries [11][12] - Teachers should act as facilitators of dialogue, and parents should focus on the difference their child can make rather than their rank [12][13] Global Perspective - Envisions a world where children from different countries can learn together, fostering empathy and understanding [9][13][14] - Advocates for integrating diverse cultural stories and perspectives into education to promote empathy and understanding [8][9]