Scaling literacy education with the approach of a startup December 5, 2018 Literacy KC has adapted, evolved – even moved – to meet the need and expand the benefits of literacy to individuals, families, and the community.
Thankful for often thankless work November 20, 2018 To those who take responsibility for how their actions, or inactions, affect the success of all students, I am grateful.
Steve Case: On the midterms, Amazon HQ, and how every big idea starts with a crazy one November 19, 2018 If policy and economic development favored entrepreneurs more than big business, and everyone got a fair shot to make their ideas a reality, America might just keep its competitive edge – a conversation with Kauffman’s Larry Jacob and the AOL co-founder at the NationSwell Summit.
Sharing stories to open doors for more inclusive communities November 15, 2018 These 1 Million Cups organizers are taking steps toward fostering more inclusive communities across the nation.
For Shelly Bell, the future is now – whether people are ready or not. November 8, 2018 With Black Girl Ventures, Shelly Bell seeks to disrupt age-old patterns in support of women entrepreneurs.
GEW 2018 is guided by themes of women, youth, inclusion, and ecosystems November 8, 2018 Across the globe, entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and ecosystem builders will connect in order to inspire people everywhere to make their entrepreneurial dream a reality.
Announcing the 32 inaugural Knowledge Challenge grantees November 7, 2018 The Knowledge Challenge grants seek to provide more specific answers for what works for entrepreneurs.
One day to reimagine everything November 1, 2018 Students from four high schools came together to problem solve, collaborate, and flex an entrepreneurial mindset. The challenge before them? How to reimagine a school of the future. That’s meta.
The real opportunity in Opportunity Zones October 26, 2018 Collaboration – including purposeful engagement of community and entrepreneurs – is essential to achieve the full potential for economically distressed areas designated to benefit from tax reform.
Major league citizens October 22, 2018 Embedded deep within the heart and history of Kansas City, the MLB Urban Youth Academy is bringing back much more than baseball.