In her book, Giving 2.0: Transforming Your Giving and Our World (Jossey-Bass, 2012), Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen gives us a guided tour of the 21st century philanthropic landscape. Arrillaga-Andreessen does not focus on “traditional” giving models associated with large foundations where the
As workforce demands for highly skilled workers accelerate, it is essential for higher education institutions to partner with the private sector …
Since 2007, Knowledge Without Borders™ has worked with the Madre Admirable School in the El Agustino district of Lima, Peru to provide protein to the neediest students – a program called Two Eggs a Week. Through the fundraising efforts, the Two Eggs
Leaders of the 21st century will be much more than “bosses” who dictate standardized practices to subordinates. Rather, successful leadership in the 21st century combines cognitive strengths with emotional connectivity. “To me 21st century leadership is about leading with the
An Interview with Dr. Akbar Ahmed Global awareness helps us make sense of the world. Opportunities to meet new people, travel and study multiple histories and cultures set in motion new ideas that enrich our lives. Dr. Akbar Ahmed, former
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education is a critical component in the education of all students that contributes to economic vitality in a borderless global society. Top math and science performer Singapore, as measured by PISA (Programme for International
[also available in Spanish] Madre Admirable, a school in the El Agustino barrio of Lima, Peru, serves 1500 students, aged 5-18. The children, who live in pockets of poverty throughout the northern barrios of the city, find refuge in this oasis of learning.
People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in; their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. – Elizabeth Kubler Ross Experts in the aging field use the
Here’s an example of how U.S. high schools can change their approach to teaching and learning: Napa New Technology High School encourages students to learn through collaboration with business and emphasizes a project-based approach to teaching and learning. Indeed, some
The Fulbright teacher exchange is one of the most esteemed programs for teacher professional development in the world. The rationale behind the Fulbright Teacher exchange program is to increase mutual understanding and to share pedagogical practices among teacher-citizens in the
