Political Savvy: Guidebook for a New Landscape

Featuring NewSchools Summit 1

An accomplished panel of educational reformers share ideas and advice on how to build coalitions, engage with politicians and understand the operational and political challenges ahead.

Government

The World’s Water Infrastructure Challenge

Featuring Colin Sabol 2

ITT Corporation’s Colin Sabol talks about the urgent need for investments in water and sanitation infrastructure.

Business

Sustainable Water Practices For a Global Corporation

Featuring Dan Bena

Environmentally sustainable water use practices can be a source of strategic advantage for businesses in water-distressed regions.

Using Technology to Achieve Ambitious Goals: NewSchools Venture Summit Panel Discussion

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Opportunities for learning are now available 24/7/365, as students utilize technology to interact with, learn about and communicate with the world. Mindful of this, educational entrepreneurs have found ways to integrate technology to add breadth and depth to a student’s experience. In this panel discussion, Gary Knells speaks on how the multi-platform approach of Sesame Street Workshop has become a gamechanger for early childhood education. Katie Salen discusses how teachers connect to their students in the digital age at Quest to Learn. Joel Rose transforms the old classroom with new models that offer personalized instruction for students. Milton Chen closes by sharing examples of 21st century innovations in education, which can be further explored at Edutopia.org and in his recently published book, Education Nation.  They spoke at the NewSchools Summit, an event convened by the NewSchools Venture Fund. This podcast is sponsored by Social Innovation Conversations.