by edtosavetheworld | Dec 6, 2013 | Innovation Series
Today we are honored to have Laurin Hodge share her thoughts on innovation. Laurin is the Executive Director at Mission: Launch, Inc, a nonprofit that creates tools specifically for women so they are empowered to recover, reconnect, and overcome the barriers to...
by edtosavetheworld | Nov 22, 2013 | Innovation Series
The vast majority of learning in today’s schools is controlled by adults: what, when, for how long, etc. Students receive schedules, most with no choice at all, go to assigned classrooms and complete whatever tasks are asked of them. This is quite practical. But...
by edtosavetheworld | Oct 4, 2013 | Innovation Series
Today’s How I Innovate profiles the 2012 winner of the Wall Street Journal’s Innovator of the Year award and one of MIT’s top 35 innovators under 35. He’s also the man behind the Arab Spring (and we’re not talking about Gaddafi). Can you name him? He also keeps an...
by edtosavetheworld | Sep 27, 2013 | Innovation Series
Philadelphia schools have been in the news a lot the last few months and mostly the coverage has not been particularly flattering. So when we saw this story about innovation happening in Philadelphia schools, we had to share! Here’s a quick overview from Edweek:...
by edtosavetheworld | Sep 20, 2013 | Innovation Series
Today’s post features Milly Hennayake, volunteer for the African Innovation Prize. She describes her experience below: I’m currently volunteering with the African Innovation Prize (AIP- africaninnovationprize.org); a small British based NGO running...
by edtosavetheworld | Sep 13, 2013 | Innovation Series
Today’s Innovation Incubator comes from the UK: StartUp Britain From their website: StartUp Britain is a national campaign by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, harnessing the expertise and passion of Britain’s leading businesspeople to celebrate, inspire and...
