A recent article in the Harvard Business Review suggests an innovative approach to funding CSR (corporate social responsibility) projects. The unique approach is particular because it seeks to appease two kinds of shareholders–those that want to engage directly in social initiatives through a company and those that choose not to risk capital–capital that can be [...]

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How Corrie Met Benny

On January 20, 2011 By

While visiting my oma (‘grandmother’ in Dutch) in the Netherlands in the summer of 2010, I asked her about how she met her husband, Benjamin van den Broek. This is her response.

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The John Stanford International School in Seattle immerses students in global awareness through a focus on technology, art, and music. This school is a great example of innovation in the educational system as teachers, administrators, parents and children embrace new approaches to education that is researched-based and culturally-aware. In this video, the confidence [...]

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I am especially interested in the application of multi-touch, real-time collaborative technology in the primary classroom. It would be an amazing opportunity to capitalize on our natural ability to learn using visual design.

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Be Nice to Spiders

On December 6, 2010 By

Be Nice to Spiders, by Margaret Bloy Graham

“A little boy is moving to a new apartment that doesn’t allow pets.  Not having a place for his pet spider “Helen” to stay, he decides to leave her in a box at the front gate of the zoo.  Inside the box is a note asking that the [...]

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