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  1. 14 hours ago

    I don’t always agree with ’s conclusions, but I have a tremendous amount of respect for his intellect and ambition as a writer. In , I review his new book, “21 Lessons for the 21st Century.”

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  2. Sep 8

    The Academy for Software Engineering, a public high school in New York, is using computer science concepts to inspire the next generation of innovators:

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  3. Sep 8

    A good report from on developing advanced nuclear reactors that are safe, nearly waste-free, and can help us fight climate change.

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  4. Sep 7

    On the eve of the championships, I’m excited to watch great champions battle out on the court. I’m also thinking about Arthur Ashe. It’s been half a century since his victory at the first Open, but his impact is still being felt today.

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  5. Sep 7

    Like all of his books, ’s “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” is focused on big questions. Harari has a lot of great answers—and a few I disagreed with in my review for .

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  6. Sep 6

    Computer science changed the course of my life. I recently visited a public high school that hopes to do the same thing for young people in New York:

    Academy for Software Engineering
    Opened in 2012, the Academy for Software Engineering has a curriculum that uses computer science concepts to help students get ready for college.
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  7. Sep 6

    My friend Bono knows better than anyone what brings people together. In , he argues that European leaders need to appeal to people's hearts, not just their heads.

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  8. Sep 5

    . is doing great work preparing its students for life after high school, and for a lifetime of asking “how does it work?” and “how can I make it better?”

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  9. Sep 4

    When I wanted to learn something outside of school as a kid, cracking open my encyclopedia was the best I could do. Today, you just have to go online. For students headed back to school (and learners of all ages), here are my favorite learning hacks:

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  10. Sep 1

    SHOFCO co-founder is part of a new generation of African leaders working towards a better, brighter future for all young people. Congrats to Kennedy and on receiving this year’s .

    Congrats to and of for winning the Hilton Humanitarian Award for their remarkable and inspiring work in Kenyan slums
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  11. Aug 31

    I’m excited that our foundation is partnering with networks of schools. Here’s a short video explaining how we’re working to address gaps in opportunity and achievement between students.

    How Networks for School Improvement Work
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  12. Aug 31

    Income can often tell you more about how people live than location can. Whenever I visit a new place, I look for clues about which income level local families live on. These clues tell me a lot about the people there.

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  13. Aug 30

    From 2007 to 2015, the percentage of students on track to graduate from Chicago high schools rose from 61% to 85%. And four-year college enrollment rates went from 36% to 44%. Kenwood Academy is part of a network of schools driving that success.

    How Kenwood Academy Drives Student Success
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  14. Aug 29

    I wish every student could have a teacher like :

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  15. Aug 29

    Great leadership by PM and her government. Foreign aid makes the UK more secure, prevents diseases, strengthens markets, and saves lives.

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    Theresa May: "I want to be clear: foreign aid works"
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  16. Aug 29

    Wind and solar won’t reach their potential until we vastly improve energy storage. There are some exciting companies working in this space (like and Andrea Pedretti’s Energy Vault), but we need even more innovation.

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  17. Aug 28

    Every student in America deserves a great education.

    Giving Every Student the Opportunity to Succeed
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  18. Aug 25

    My thoughts are with John McCain's family, friends, and colleagues. His passing is a loss for our country.

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  19. Aug 24

    . never expected to become National Teacher of the Year. But now that she is, her platform has helped more teachers get involved in education policy.

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  20. Aug 23

    Scientists announced last week that they have finally cracked the wheat genome. This is incredibly exciting news — and could have a positive impact on global food security:

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