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Submitted on Fri, June 14, 2013
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 06/14/13 Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Pioneers Post. Henry De Sio – Vice President for Framework Change at Ashoka and Chief Operating Officer for the Obama '08 campaign – discusses his...
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 06/14/13 Ashoka welcomes the bold launch of Plan B for Business, one that is determined to "change the values that drive business, to prioritize people and planet alongside profit".  The B Team is also...
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 06/10/13 Editor's Note: This article was written by Ashoka UK Communications Manager Felicity McLean, and originally appeared in Forbes. On June 10, 2013, one week before world leaders gather for the G8...
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 06/10/13 Editor's Note: This article was written by Marina Kim, co-founder of Ashoka-U, and originally appeared on Forbes. My Only Job Since CollegeA friend from a well-respected organization recently asked...
The last of ten expert takeaway posts from Principal Michelle Hughes on the school documentary series sweeping the web.Editor's Note: Here is Michelle Hughes with her commentary on Chapter 10 of "A Year at Mission Hill!" Keep up with the highlights...
Ten videos. One year. A public school trying to help children learn and grow. The national conversation we need to be having.Every other Thursday through June, we will premiere the latest episode of the 10-part documentary series capturing great...
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 06/05/13 Editor's Note: This article was written by Janita Chalam, a summer associate with Ashoka and edited by Tsega Belachew.  The Ashoka Future Forum witnessed many innovators who shared their...
Lesa Walker discusses how she has implemented a unique empathy-driven project in schools across the United States and in Ghana. The following is from an interview Erica MacLeod had with Lesa Walker, founder of The Olymp-i-a Challenge. 1. Please...
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 06/04/13 Editor's Note: This article was written by Marzena Zukowska, Media Manager & Strategist with Ashoka Changemakers. The Globalizer Summit will share the vision of Nutrients for All: Vitality...
Submitted by: Tsega Belachew on 06/03/13 Editor's Note: The article was first posted on the Knight's Foundation blog. Above: Talia Leman, CEO and Founder of RandomKid, addresses the 2013 Ashoka Future Forum. Image Copyright: Knight...