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Through #InfosysSpringboard and Economist Foundation, weโ€™re sparking global discussions on #AI, #sustainability, and #economics. Our resource on AIโ€™s environmental impact has been downloaded 2,534 times, reaching 779 teachers! One teacher shared ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ โ€œMy kids enjoyed Topical Talk

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As outer space becomes increasingly significant to countries worldwide, governments are thinking more carefully about "defence space" โ€“ how to protect critical services in orbit. Use this lesson to help students: ๐Ÿ‘‰Learn about โ€œdefence spaceโ€ and the motivations behind it

As outer space becomes increasingly significant to countries worldwide, governments are thinking more carefully about "defence space" โ€“ how to protect critical services in orbit.

Use this lesson to help students:
๐Ÿ‘‰Learn about โ€œdefence spaceโ€ and the motivations behind it
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After being named one of our Leadership for Change Prize 2024 winners, students at Alimosho Senior Grammar School have launched their project to address period poverty and misconceptions about female health that affect their school community. ๐ŸŽ‰ Theyโ€™ve opened a renovated health

After being named one of our Leadership for Change Prize 2024 winners, students at Alimosho Senior Grammar School have launched their project to address period poverty and misconceptions about female health that affect their school community. ๐ŸŽ‰

Theyโ€™ve opened a renovated health
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It was a pleasure to visit Infosys HQ in London to deliver a lesson on currency and the Big Mac Index. Students from Greig City Academy compared hamburger prices from around the world, explored what this reveals about economics and discussed other items that could be used to

It was a pleasure to visit Infosys HQ in London to deliver a lesson on currency and the Big Mac Index. Students from Greig City Academy compared hamburger prices from around the world, explored what this reveals about economics and discussed other items that could be used to
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In April, Donald Trump announced plans to cut federal funding to Harvard University following a dispute over how the university is managed. How much control should a government have over education? And โ€“ if not the government โ€“ who should make the big decisions? Use this lesson

In April, Donald Trump announced plans to cut federal funding to Harvard University following a dispute over how the university is managed.

How much control should a government have over education? And โ€“ if not the government โ€“ who should make the big decisions?

Use this lesson
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Join our free webinar โ€“ Tuesday 10 June, 4.30โ€“5.30pm. This one-hour session will help you tackle sensitive topics and build media-literate, open-minded thinkers. Weโ€™ll share: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Practical tools to tackle misinformation ๐Ÿ‘‰ Tips for guiding respectful discussions ๐Ÿ‘‰ Oracy-led

Join our free webinar โ€“ Tuesday 10 June, 4.30โ€“5.30pm.

This one-hour session will help you tackle sensitive topics and build media-literate, open-minded thinkers.

Weโ€™ll share:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Practical tools to tackle misinformation
๐Ÿ‘‰ Tips for guiding respectful discussions
๐Ÿ‘‰ Oracy-led
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In April 2025, after an attack in Kashmir, India announced a temporary halt to a vital water-sharing agreement with Pakistan over the Indus River. Why do disagreements and conflict arise when vital resources are scarce? Can a country โ€“ or anyone โ€“ claim ownership of something

In April 2025, after an attack in Kashmir, India announced a temporary halt to a vital water-sharing agreement with Pakistan over the Indus River.

Why do disagreements and conflict arise when vital resources are scarce? Can a country โ€“ or anyone โ€“ claim ownership of something
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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Coming up this Tuesday โ€“ join our free webinar, 4.30โ€“5.30pm. Get practical strategies for building open-minded, media-literate thinkers in your classroom. Weโ€™ll cover: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Tools to challenge misinformation ๐Ÿ‘‰ Ways to lead sensitive conversations with confidence ๐Ÿ‘‰ Oracy-first

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Coming up this Tuesday โ€“ join our free webinar, 4.30โ€“5.30pm.

Get practical strategies for building open-minded, media-literate thinkers in your classroom. Weโ€™ll cover:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Tools to challenge misinformation
๐Ÿ‘‰ Ways to lead sensitive conversations with confidence
๐Ÿ‘‰ Oracy-first
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In April 2025, Colossal Biosciences announced that it had successfully genetically modified a grey wolf to include DNA from an extinct species, the dire wolf. What are the ethical and scientific considerations in deciding which extinct species to revive? Use this lesson to help

In April 2025, Colossal Biosciences announced that it had successfully genetically modified a grey wolf to include DNA from an extinct species, the dire wolf.

What are the ethical and scientific considerations in deciding which extinct species to revive?

Use this lesson to help
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๐Ÿ‘ Weโ€™re thrilled to share that our CEO, Flora Letanka, has been named Most Influential CEO 2025 โ€“ Child Empowerment (UK) by CEO Monthly ! Floraโ€™s leadership has helped us grow our impact โ€” empowering thousands of young people to build vital skills through news discussions. A

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Ice is disappearing from the Arctic Ocean โ€“ fast. Since the 1980s, its volume has dropped by 70%. As the ice melts, new shipping routes open and untapped natural resources become accessible. Our lesson was created with the support of sustainability and climate experts at KPMG,

Ice is disappearing from the Arctic Ocean โ€“ fast. Since the 1980s, its volume has dropped by 70%.

As the ice melts, new shipping routes open and untapped natural resources become accessible.

Our lesson was created with the support of sustainability and climate experts at <a href="/KPMG/">KPMG</a>,
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After being named one of our Leadership for Change Prize 2024 winners, students at Michaelhouse, South Africa, have been working to tackle food insecurity with an innovative aquaponics system. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŸ Pictured here with their winning design, the students piloted a hydroponic water

After being named one of our Leadership for Change Prize 2024 winners, students at Michaelhouse, South Africa, have been working to tackle food insecurity with an innovative aquaponics system. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŸ

Pictured here with their winning design, the students piloted a hydroponic water
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A lovely evening celebrating brilliant work across financial literacy. Maddyand Harriet from our team attended the The Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards, where we were proud to be named winners of Best Content ๐Ÿ† Thanks again to the organisers โ€“ and to the teachers, students

A lovely evening celebrating brilliant work across financial literacy.

Maddyand Harriet from our team attended the The Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards, where we were proud to be named winners of Best Content ๐Ÿ†

Thanks again to the organisers โ€“ and to the teachers, students
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This week is Refugee Week, a day acknowledging the contribution and struggles experienced by displaced citizens. Our collection of free teaching resources address complex global issues and celebrate the rich contributions refugees make to our communities. Link:

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Luxury and premium brands are facing a new challenge: the rise of dupes. These affordable alternatives mimic high-end designs and are gaining popularity through online shopping, fast fashion and lower price points. With recent tariff hikes, both brands and consumers are feeling

Luxury and premium brands are facing a new challenge: the rise of dupes.

These affordable alternatives mimic high-end designs and are gaining popularity through online shopping, fast fashion and lower price points. With recent tariff hikes, both brands and consumers are feeling
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Who are climate migrants? And why are their numbers rising? Discuss what's driving the crisis โ€“ย and what can be done to address it ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4eopyl6

Who are climate migrants? And why are their numbers rising? Discuss what's driving the crisis โ€“ย and what can be done to address it ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4eopyl6
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A sharp rise in measles cases in the United States has reignited debate about vaccine policy and personal freedoms. Who should decide who gets vaccinated โ€“ individuals, parents or the state? This lesson will help students: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Examine the purpose and public-health impact of

A sharp rise in measles cases in the United States has reignited debate about vaccine policy and personal freedoms.

Who should decide who gets vaccinated โ€“ individuals, parents or the state?

This lesson will help students:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Examine the purpose and public-health impact of