Written by Aimee Verdisco On May 15th the world celebrates families. And how not to if they provide security and stability. To cite one of my daughter’s favorite books, Big Words for Little People: “Family is where we all belong. Keeping us safe, making us strong.” And research agrees. When asked in surveys around the world what makes people happy, family and meaningful … [Lee más...] about When it comes to families: Carpe Diem
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Let girls learn, let women work
By Mercedes Mateo-Berganza Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani girl awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, called education a “precious gift” we give to the younger generations. This is perhaps even truer for young girls. In recent years, major initiatives such as Let Girls Learn – led by The White House and First Lady Michelle Obama – have been launched to create … [Lee más...] about Let girls learn, let women work
“Never stop dreaming, never stop studying”
Written by Elena Arias-Ortiz and João Marcelo Borges With the energy of an 18-year old, Valeria Ferreira Moreira wakes up at 5 a.m. everyday to go to the gym. By 8 a.m., she arrives to her office at a real estate firm where she is working her first job. “I am really happy! Before, I had to go my internship in the morning, then I had school in the afternoon followed by … [Lee más...] about “Never stop dreaming, never stop studying”
What is the relationship between the education system and an emergency room?
Written by Javier Luque The New York Times published an article titled “A sea of change in heart attack treatment” describing a decline of 38% in the death rate from coronary disease among Americans. Surprisingly, this was achieved without new medical discoveries, no new technologies, no payment incentives, and little public notice. The answer: a series of changes in … [Lee más...] about What is the relationship between the education system and an emergency room?
Desks and blackboards: What else do we need?
Written by María Soledad Bos and Alison Elias One of the most vivid memories that we have is going back to school at the beginning of every school year to find newly painted classrooms, desks, and blackboards. The library, the computer room, and the science labs all still had that “brand new” smell, ready for us to finally bring them to life. Unfortunately, every year, … [Lee más...] about Desks and blackboards: What else do we need?
