The Global Search for Education: Girls
Mar05

The Global Search for Education: Girls

 “My argument in favor of educating girls is more practical.  We should do it because it is an incredibly powerful tool for ending global poverty.” — Richard Robbins  Girl Rising is the feature film to be released on March 7th, which tells the unforgettable stories of nine real and remarkable girls from Peru, Haiti, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, India, Nepal and Cambodia.  The girls’ stories...

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How Will We Read? – Edith Wharton
Apr03

How Will We Read? – Edith Wharton

Anyone who has experienced the delight of reading the magnificent works of Pulitzer prize-winning author Edith Wharton might enjoy the opportunity to learn more about her life and her books.  Indeed, isn’t the sign of the timelessness of novels such as The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence not just about the decades of discussion and analysis they inspire but also the ongoing fascination with the story behind the story. ...

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The Global Search for Education: Where Is the Next Martha Graham?
Mar12

The Global Search for Education: Where Is the Next Martha Graham?

 “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   How important is dance to life?  How important is oxygen to life? In American culture today, Martha Graham’s legacy serves as a constant reminder of the importance of dance in our lives.  Graham, who died in 1991,...

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The Global Search for Education: A Free Education
Feb08

The Global Search for Education: A Free Education

 “While the government would continue to be the largest driver of education, there is a need for philanthropists to complement the role of the government.” — Shiv Nadar  Just imagine being able to offer very poor Indian children a chance in life: the gift of a world class education in boarding schools designed by the finest architects, spread over rambling acreage, complete with state of the art academic and...

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