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Harold Toliver's “Scanning and Sizing the Universe and Everything in It: Playing Scales” Challenges Human Perception of Scale in Science and Philosophy

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT

Harold Toliver, retired Professor of English, American, and Comparative Literature at the University of California and author of numerous works in literary history and theory, presents a bold interdisciplinary inquiry in “Scanning and Sizing the Universe and Everything in It: Playing Scales.” With an academic career spanning institutions such as Johns Hopkins, the University of Washington, Ohio State University, and UCLA, Toliver bridges the humanities and sciences to reframe how humans...

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“Thorne's Journey Home” by Harold Toliver Delivers a Riveting Western Epic of Survival, Justice, and Redemption

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 EDT

In “Thorne's Journey Home,” acclaimed scholar and author Harold Toliver presents a deeply compelling and richly layered narrative that elevates the traditional Western into a profound exploration of identity, endurance, and moral courage. This novel stands as a must-read for audiences seeking both adventure and emotional depth. - - Unlike conventional frontier tales that focus on outward exploration and conquest, “Thorne's Journey Home” centers on the far more complex and perilous act o...

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Advancing an integrated sustainability agenda to unlock business value

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:04:18 EDT

“Our social, nature and climate teams meet regularly and collaborate, but there is no cross-cutting strategy yet and we do not easily have insight into potential trade-offs and co-benefits between the three agendas. We are keen to learn and co-design how we can better work on the intersections between the agendas to make them more efficient, effective and simple.” - - This reflection from one of our members captures well why WBCSD organized a workshop on Advancing an Integrated Sustainabi...

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Youth leaders and UNESCO advance intercultural dialogue at the 2026 Global Forum on Intercultural Competence

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:18 EDT

At the 2026 Global Forum on Intercultural and Global Competence held online between 20 and 23 April 2026, UNESCO participated to share the breadth of its experience in intercultural dialogue - bringing together insights from youth-led initiatives, field-based work and concrete policy tools developed across education, social and human sciences, peacebuilding and the digital sphere. - - At a time of increasing polarisation, rapid technological transformation and rising geopolitical tensions,...

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FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Awards Grants to First Group of Community-Based Organizations Providing Children with Access to Quality Education and Sports

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:27:15 EDT

Global Citizen and FIFA announced the first round of grant recipients from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. 27 grassroots organizations from 10 countries around the world have been selected to receive awards ranging from USD $50,000–$250,000 to further their vital work providing access to quality education and sports to children in underserved communities. - - The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aims to raise USD $100 million by the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to expand acce...

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Launch of the 3rd Edition of DigiSchool: Propelling Education into the Digital Future

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:13:02 EDT

In line with its commitments to training and the promotion of digital skills, the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, in collaboration with Huawei Morocco, has announced the launch of the 3rd edition of DigiSchool, a national program aimed at strengthening the digital skills of students in rural areas and supporting the digital transformation of the education system. Building on the successes achieved during previous editions and the growing support of education stakehold...

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Guggenheim Arts Education Program, Learning Through Art, Presents A Year with Children 2026

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:42:57 EDT

The Guggenheim New York's long-standing artist-in-residence education program, Learning Through Art (LTA), presents A Year with Children 2026. On view today through June 7, 2026, the exhibition features more than 200 imaginative artworks—including collages, drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, and sculptures—by students in grades two through six from New York City public schools across the five boroughs. - - During LTA classroom residencies in the 2025–26 academic year, educa...

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Shedding light on climate change and disinformation: journalists awarded in Skopje

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:25:24 EDT

As climate change increasingly shapes people's lives, journalists in North Macedonia are stepping up to expose environmental risks, institutional gaps, and the growing spread of disinformation that undermines health, livelihoods, and access to reliable information. - - On 30 April 2026, the Council of Media Ethics of Macedonia (CMEM) held its annual media awards ceremony at the EU House in Skopje, within the UNESCO project 'Building Trust in Media in South-East Europe: Support to Journali...

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Building Healthy Minds and Hearts Early: Sesame Workshop Expands Emotional Well-Being Initiative

Fri, 8 May 2026 09:38:01 EDT

Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street, is expanding its suite of emotional well-being resources designed to help young children and the caring adults in their lives navigate everyday challenges and strengthen resilience and social problem-solving skills. Building on Sesame Workshop's multi-year commitment to children's mental health, the new videos and digital content feature the beloved Sesame Street characters and offer practical tools that meet families where the...

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American Express Launches New AI Training and Scholarship Programs for Small Businesses

Thu, 7 May 2026 04:51:22 EDT

American Express announced two new AI training and education initiatives, in collaboration with nonprofits Generation and Scholarship America, to help small businesses build practical AI skills in their day-to-day operations. AI Upskilling for Small Business, an AI training program created by Generation, is open to small businesses globally, with courses offered in English and Spanish. Smart Futures for Small Business Scholarships, administered by Scholarship America, provides eligibl...

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Transform Your Health One Meal at a Time with Melinda J. Mosser

Fri, 1 May 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Melinda J. Mosser, a Registered Nurse based in central Florida, shares actionable strategies to improve health and vitality in her book, “Making America Healthy One Person at a Time.” Focusing on the foods we eat and the lifestyle choices we make, Mosser emphasizes that wellness starts with what's on your plate. - - Her “Paleo-Plus” plan builds on the traditional Paleo diet while including additional nutrient-rich foods such as dairy, legumes, and nuts. The book guides readers on how to...

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Butterflies, Bears, and Big Lessons: How Patricia Herber's Poetry Inspires Learning, Safety, and Community Awareness

Fri, 1 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT

Children learn best when joy, rhythm, and imagination come together, and Patricia Herber captures this beautifully in “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children.” This delightful collection blends playful poetry with colorful illustrations, instantly drawing young readers into a world where learning feels fun and engaging. - - Curiosity & Learning Through Observation - Poem: Elephant Parts (p. 15) - Why it works: - - - • Light STEM / observation angle - • Appeals to education...

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Julian Van Dyke Explores the Impact of Bullying in “Does This Make You a Bully?”

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:35:44 EDT

Julian Van Dyke's latest book, “Does This Make You a Bully?” examines the many ways bullying manifests in societies worldwide and the emotional impact it leaves behind. Van Dyke, an accomplished writer, painter, and actor, brings a unique creative perspective shaped by his theater performances in productions such as Bus Stop, Cobb, Bud, Not Buddy, and Sweat at Riverwalk Theater in Lansing and East Lansing, Michigan. - - In this book, Van Dyke presents this serious subject matter in a...

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A Journey of the Heart and Soul: “Tales of a Traveler in Poetry and Prose” by Brion K. Hanks Invites Readers into a Life of Reflection, Healing, and Humanity with a Focus on Right Human Relations

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:27:39 EDT

In a world that often moves too fast to process life's deepest emotions, “Tales of a Traveler in Poetry and Prose” by Brion K. Hanks arrives as a powerful and timely literary companion—offering readers a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Life, of course! - - Brion offers a complex tapestry of poetry and prose influenced by a lifetime of lived experience, drawing from more than fifty years of writing. This gripping compilation is more than just a book; it's a...

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15 years of Forscherwelt: Henkel inspires children for science

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:12:45 EDT

This year, Henkel's educational initiative “Forscherwelt (Researchers' World)” celebrates its 15th anniversary. Under the motto “being like a researcher”, the initiative was founded in 2011 at the D�sseldorf site and has since grown into a global educational program with activities in more than 20 countries. - - “Forscherwelt was created out of our conviction to strengthen children's basic scientific education and to foster their natural curiosity,” says Dr. Simone Bagel-Trah, patroness of...

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Celebrate Earth Day with StoryWalking's Eco-Detective Challenge — Turning Curiosity into Environmental Action

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:18:06 EDT

This Earth Day, families, educators, and young explorers are invited to go beyond celebration—and step into action. - - StoryWalking, founded by creative storyteller Wendy Nadherny Fachon, introduces the Eco-Detective Challenge, a hands-on Earth Day experience designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and environmental responsibility in children. - - Inspired by the engaging podcast EcoPirates on the Cove with Ms. Wilson, this initiative transforms Earth Day into an interactiv

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Two MIT alumnae named 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:23:29 EDT

Mitali Chowdhury '24 and Christina Kim '24 have been selected as 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars. The highly competitive fellowship offers fully funded opportunities for postgraduate study in any field at Cambridge University in the U.K. Kim is a second-time Gates Cambridge Scholar. - - MIT students interested in the Gates Cambridge Scholar program should contact Kim Benard, associate dean of distinguished fellowships in Career Advising and Professional Development. - - Mitali Chowdhury - - C...

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