Technology-focused climate crisis research and development (R&D) programs are in a time of rapid expansion and reformulation across government, academic research, the private sector, and partnerships that span all three. This R&D feeds into climate…
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Put aside the politics for a moment, the pointing fingers, the thoughts and prayers and hopeless shrugs. What can people do right now to protect their communities from mass shootings?…
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August 25 marks the fifth anniversary of the military crackdown that the UN said was carried out with ‘genocidal intent’. Myanmar’s military launched a ferocious crackdown against the country’s mostly…
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As public interest technology professionals, my peers and I work to improve the delivery of public services and to design better technology products that support those services. Whether in the…
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Some were already mothers, excited about having another baby. Others were upset or frightened to find themselves pregnant. All tested positive for drugs. And when these women lost their pregnancies,…
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Two decades of growth for American students in reading and math were wiped away by just two years of pandemic-disrupted learning, according to national test scores released this morning. Dismal…
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Click here for more.From a global pandemic to the recent invasion of Ukraine, globally impactful disasters are an increasingly frequent part of our reality, and thus an important factor as funders consider grantmaking…
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We can do something every day to help improve the well-being of those with whom we’re connected. It doesn’t always have to be a grand gesture. Giving employees a few…
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School culture is intangible, but it is important because it not only influences academic achievement, but also affects how comfortable students and staff members are in their learning environment. The…
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The fight against malaria hit a major milestone last fall when the World Health Organization (WHO) authorized the world’s first malaria vaccine. Now, the vaccine rollout is ready for an…
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Arctic lakes are drying up, according to a new study. The Arctic is no stranger to loss. As the region warms nearly four times faster than the rest of the…
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Burned out, demoralized, anxious, and exhausted – these are just a few terms that have been used to describe both teachers and leaders as they head into a new school year. At The Learning…