March 2012
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The Global Search for Education
“Healthier children are more effective learners, and girls who spend less time fetching water have more time for school.” — Susan Durston Image UNI75614: © UNICEF/NYHQ2009-2062/Estey Water By C. M. Rubin with Harry Rubin and Michael Freeborn “We have reached an important target, but we cannot stop here. Our next step must be to target the most difficult to reach, the...
Mar 22nd
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The Global Search for Education
“There is no competitive advantage today to knowing more than the person sitting next to you.” — Tony Wagner Is Your Child an Innovator By C. M. Rubin with Harry Rubin and Michael Freeborn “The first step in winning the future is encouraging American innovation.” — President Barack Obama, January 25, 2011 Welcome to the Innovation Age. Today’s world...
Mar 15th
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The Global Search for Education
“Dance education cannot just be about learning a system of physical moves. It has to include ways to practice thinking, improvising, risk taking, using your imagination” — Janet Eilber Where is the Next Martha Graham? By C. M. Rubin with Harry Rubin and Michael Freeborn How important is dance to life? How important is oxygen to life? In American culture today, Martha...
Mar 13th
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