In the US, most kids have a very long summer break, during which they forget an awful lot of what they learned during the school year. This "summer slump" affects kids from low-income neighborhoods most, setting them back almost three months. TED Fellow Karim Abouelnaga has a plan to reverse this learning loss. Learn how he's helping kids improve their chances for a brighter future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 24.10.2017A summer school kids actually want to attend | Karim Abouelnaga
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Folge vom 24.10.2017A tribute to nurses | Carolyn JonesCarolyn Jones spent five years interviewing, photographing and filming nurses across America, traveling to places dealing with some of the nation's biggest public health issues. She shares personal stories of unwavering dedication in this celebration of the everyday heroes who work at the front lines of health care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 24.10.2017A climate solution where all sides can win | Ted HalsteadWhy are we so deadlocked on climate, and what would it take to overcome the seemingly insurmountable barriers to progress? Policy entrepreneur Ted Halstead proposes a transformative solution based on the conservative principles of free markets and limited government. Learn more about how this carbon dividends plan could trigger an international domino effect towards a more popular, cost-effective and equitable climate solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 24.10.2017Walking as a revolutionary act of self-care | T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison"When black women walk, things change," say T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison, the founders of the health nonprofit GirlTrek. They're on a mission to reduce the leading causes of preventable death among black women -- and build communities in the process. How? By getting one million black women and girls to prioritize their self-care, lacing up their shoes and walking in the direction of their healthiest, most fulfilled lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.