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Real-world lessons in the painful consequences of outdated software

Nimble AMS

When in-person school was no longer possible, Fairfax County Public Schools, in Northern Virginia, launched virtual school for its 189,000 students. Troubles began immediately , with teachers and students having problems logging in to the online school system. Their online school system was seven (yes, seven) updates behind.

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Commitment to funding Native self-determination 

Candid

Native Americans were nearly three times more likely to die from COVID than whites – a direct result of systemic and institutional racism, and less than 1% of U.S. One program partner on the Crow Creek Reservation determined that their Tokata Youth Center and students needed support the most. Lessons learned .

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

.orgSource

What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? Improved understanding of personal motivations, feelings, and behavior contributes to: Emotional intelligence—When you are a student of your own behavior, it’s easier to identify patterns in relationships and roadblocks to communication. Begin with yourself. Be the change. Walk the talk—right?

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How AI Can Help with International Development

Forum One

Education – When students have access to computers or smartphones, AI can help transform the education system. It can allow students to learn at their own pace, providing personalized lessons based on where the student needs more focus.

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Calbright College: Prioritizing Diversity & Inclusion in Recruitment & Admissions

Cloud 4 Good

Students move ahead by mastering content, not by spending a prescribed number of hours in a classroom. Currently free for California residents, Calbright prepares students to earn industry-valued certificates, instead of traditional degrees, and its programs can be completed in less than a year. .

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Transform Your Communications & Collaboration With Slack

Saleforce Nonprofit

Increase Collaboration and Engagement for Students, Faculty, and Staff. Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. In addition, workflows help set up students for success with Slack and other learning tools.

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle

Connection Cafe

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle tells the story of four students: Spencer (Alex Wolff), Bethany (Madison Iseman), Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain), and Martha (Morgan Turner) as they follow the same path as Alan Parrish. They turn on the system, choose their avatars, and are suddenly transported into the video game.

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