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November 6, 2024
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
In the ever-evolving landscape of science and technology, each year’s Nobel Prize announcements bring to light groundbreaking discoveries that have the potential to shape the future. The 2024 Nobel Prize winners in physics, science and medicine offer innovations to marvel at and valuable lessons for today’s students.
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October 29, 2024
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
It seems that everyone loves Dr. Seuss, the word over. Adults, kids, teachers, and those who are youthful at heart join in the celebrate the whimsical wisdom of Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to the world as Dr. Seuss. With his unique blend of imagination, rhyme, and colorful characters, Dr. Seuss left a lasting imprint on the hearts and minds of readers of all ages. While his work is most famously known for captivating young children, the lessons embedded in his stories are just as relevant for older students and adults—especially when it comes to inspirational advice that stands the test of time.
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September 3, 2024
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
Inspirational graduation speeches often make us laugh, bring up emotions (dare we say make us cry?), and make us feel like we can make a difference. When one of these tidbits of graduation advice strikes the right chord in your brain and heart, you may just carry it with you forever.
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May 10, 2024
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
There's something special about an inspirational teacher. The ones who truly make a difference – they don't just impart knowledge and assign homework. No, the best teachers are mentors in the truest sense. They spark curiosity, instill values, provide guidance, and profoundly impact their students' lives.
While we've all had our share of lackluster instructors over the years, fictional teachers in movies and TV shows often represent a beloved ideal. They remind us of the educators who made a positive imprint on us and the potential every great teacher holds. With wise words, caring wisdom, and unorthodox methods, these memorable mentors have endured as some of pop culture's most inspiring on-screen characters.
So let's celebrate the iconic made-for-TV teachers who have made us laugh, cry, and rethink everything we thought we knew about education.
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December 5, 2023
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
Tulip is a high school senior from Hawaii who discovered her passion for international law through Envision by WorldStrides immersive programs. Tulip's interest in foreign affairs was first sparked when she attended Envision's National Security program. This catalyzed her passion and inspired her to take an Intensive Law and Trial course at Stanford the following summer. There, a mock trial experience and hands on practice further expanded her future in law.
As Tulip shares, the active, tactile learning helped the connection between her studies and real-life experiences "click”. Now, she hopes her story will encourage other students to find their calling through an Envision experience.
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November 20, 2023
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
Maddy joins us today to share highlights from her time at Intensive Law & Trial, an Envision by WorldStrides program.
Over the course of 10 days, Maddy and her peers were immersed in the world of mock trials, debates, and legal seminars taught by professors, attorneys, and judges. They developed critical thinking and public speaking skills through interactive workshops, hands-on simulations, and by taking on roles of attorneys, witnesses, and judges.
We chat with Maddy about how this experience has impacted her perspective on the legal field and her future career goals.
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