What does a group of people who spend their days sifting through Excel spreadsheets and producing quarterly forecasts have in common with those who are working out code or putting new platforms or systems into place? On the surface, finance and IT teams appear to be at odds. But the two functions are more alike than it seems. The goal of both finance and IT is the same: to make their company smarter, faster, and more profitable. They’re both tasked with being stewards of the business, too: one focuses on profitability, and the other on infrastructure and security. The finance…
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If Kiribati’s 33 islands were layered on top of a map of the United States, they would cover the entire nation from north to south and west to east. Kiribati is the only country in the world that extends into all four hemispheres! These unique geographic features may be useful for trivia purposes, but they make the delivery of services, including education to all children, extremely challenging. However, through the Ministry of Education (MOE), the government is committed to ensuring that all Kiribati children have access to an equitable and high-quality education, participate in inclusive learning for students with diverse…
Companies must train their teams quickly, effectively, and with a high degree of personalization in the corporate landscape of 2025. Corporate training simulations have become one of the most powerful methods to develop both technical and soft skills, reduce errors, and improve knowledge retention. Specialised platforms like Game Strategies have taken this technique to the next level, combining simulations with gamification to deliver immersive experiences tailored to each employee’s profile, supported by precise impact metrics. What exactly is a corporate training simulation? Definition and pedagogical principles A corporate training simulation is a virtual or physical recreation of a real workplace…
The influencer bubble is bursting. Brands are tired of vanity metrics, fake followers, and posts that look great but don’t move product. Affiliates are creators who sell in addition to posting for influence. And in 2025, they’re rewriting the playbook for the entire creator economy. 1. From Exposure to Transactions Reach has been the primary focus of influencer marketing for the past decade. You would pay for a “moment,” hope awareness led to revenue, and cross your fingers. Spoiler: most of the time, it didn’t. Affiliates flip the script. They only get paid when their audience actually buys. This indicates…
I spent years discussing the “future of education,” whether in my classroom, on stages, or in writing. I explored possibilities, speculated about what AI and other emerging technologies might mean for teachers, and wondered if we’d ever embrace the changes and feel prepared enough for them. I would often say, “Dream big,” and now, we are dreaming big. School is so different from twenty years ago, when I spent so much time talking about how to prepare students and ourselves for the future. Even though we talked about being “future-focused” and having skills for the 21st century back then, many…
“Education is our most important national investment,” stated President Jimmy Carter at his 1979 signing of the bill to create the Department of Education. “Our ability to advance both economically and technologically, our country’s entire intellectual and cultural life, depend on the success of our great educational enterprise.” Hindsight is 20/20. President Carter was correct that our national health depends on our education system. He had noble intentions to improve it. But he was incorrect that the right approach was the creation of a new federal bureaucracy. Today, 45 years after the Department was established, educational outcomes have fallen, and…
In 2023, BRAC International Microfinance (BI MF), with support from the Mastercard Foundation Accelerating Impact for Young Women (AIM) program, launched a Financial and Digital Literacy Training (FLT) program for women clients in Africa. The goal: equip women with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances more effectively. Delivered in weekly sessions over six months, the training covers a comprehensive range of topics including wellbeing, financial and digital literacy, and business development. Since launching, BI MF has reached more than 350,000 women in five countries, with 57% living in rural areas and 44% of them young women. In our…
In late November 2024, a once-in-a-decade windstorm caused extensive damage throughout Issaquah, Washington. The bomb cyclone damaged homes and businesses, caused road closures throughout the city due to fallen trees and scattered debris, and left thousands without power for days. The City of Issaquah needed to come up with new ideas in order to meet the needs of the community. They opened multiple resiliency hubs to provide residents with food, showers, chargers, and connections to resources; they even invited local vendors to a mobile food truck rodeo as part of the response efforts. Their communications team relied on clear and…
What if you could do what you love without risking your money? A lot of people wonder if taking on a passion project is worth the risks and difficulties that come with it in the end. Many people are looking for ways to build a life that feels both exciting and secure, whether it’s starting a side hustle, starting a small business, or funding meaningful travel. The good news is that you do not have to choose between security and passion. With a thoughtful approach, you can do both. Passion Meets Planning It’s easy to be swept up in the…
People from all over the world visit Google every day to learn something new. Our products have always aimed to assist, whether it be by watching a graphic design video on YouTube or by asking Gemini to assist with the creation of a customized study guide. Technology has the potential to be an effective learning tool, but we are also aware that real comprehension requires more than a single answer. Learning science has learned that people learn best when they actively engage with the information they are learning. This principle is at the heart of our work. In close partnership…