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#ExecInsights: Innovating in Education – Girl Rising!

“I even believe that a woman is more powerful than a man,” said young activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Malala Yousafzai to talk show host Jon Stewart last week. Powerful and truly inspirational words, especially coming from a 16-year-old victim of violence.  Her comments left millions speechless (including the not-often-speechless Mr. Stewart) as she […]

October 15, 2013 • 3 min read
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“Let’s Hear it for the Girls”

Girls and careers in information communications technology (ICT).  A contradiction?  Unfortunately that is the case in so many classrooms and companies around the world.    Teenage girls use computers and the Internet similar to boys –  they text, they take pictures on their phones, yet they are five times less likely to consider a technology-related […]

April 25, 2013 • 2 min read