Presently a Foundation Executive Director, Corporate C Suite Executive, and Adjunct Professor of Law. Travel & concert photographer (https://teapaw.org/t.co/POu5bkMXVf) for fun.
New Orleans and Central PA
Joined November 2009
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Her @espn, real hockey fans want to see the GAME, not a "star watch" or stats on just 2 players. You're killing coverage of hockey!
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“In this refreshingly candid read, Jonathan is not afraid to call out leaders of tech companies like Facebook and Twitter to be more accountable for their role in spreading hatred. Get off Instagram and read this book.” Thanks, @SachaBaronCohen. Let’s read more, hate less.
At @washingtonpost Transformers Education, @RusslynnAli of @XQAmerica advocated for making schools community hubs by design and serve many needs. Related idea to possible school construction funding that may become available via Infrastructure legislation. #postlive
RT at @washingtonpost Transformers Education, @UniVenturesFund's Ryan Craig points out that student debt is both an affordability and employability issue. Control costs and earning higher wages would ease debt burden. #postlive
Ball coming off @Bharper3407 bat as he crushes one on way to 1st round win. #AllStarGame
Fireworks during player intros for HR Derby were great but curious how many evacuated for smoke inhalation during Star Spangled Banner? #AllStarGame
For your consideration about future of our democracy - by ~2040 70% of Americans will live in 15 states. Meaning 30% will choose 70 (of 100) senators. Is this the democracy the Founders contemplated?
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Thrilled our CEO, @sockowitz, is giving as keynote speech at the 2018 Virginia Adult Ed & Literacy conference on July 18. entitled "The Future of Adult Ed in Uncertain Times, he will discuss edtech integration, the future of work, and more. cvent.com/events/2018-adult-…
Come to this session to learn how education and workforce development needs to be changed to meet the future! I am excited to moderate three panels of experts examining the issues, followed by ideation by the audience with the panelists so you get concrete takeaways! teapaw.org/mrzphd/status/95782035…
Are you going to #SXSWedu? Plan to be at our #summit on #AIequity Mar 6, 2018 | 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Engage in critical discussion to decrease future gaps in equity that can increase with #AI in the future. #MicrosoftEdu #edtechchat schedule.sxswedu.com/2018/ev…
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"Unlocking Skills" pilot program announced tomorrow at @usmayors meeting. Mayors taking the lead in using @xenos_isle to help their citizens get foundational skills for better educational opportunities, career pathways and civic engagement through mobile learning games.
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RT at @usmayors is an example of real bipartisanship. US Senators @CoryBooker and @SenatorTimScott discuss with Mayors their Investing in Opprtunity Act to help low income communities grow and develop.
Thought piece all should read. "The genius of this cyberwar is that unwitting Westerners do most of the work...The West has monetized polarization; our enemies have, in turn, weaponized it." wapo.st/2ASWAGd
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This should become THE conference in the field, given the quality of the past efforts by those involved. Check it out! teapaw.org/eklopfer/status/931586…
Our new conference with MIT/UCI is officially open for proposals. Combines ideas from DML + GLS + Sandbox. Should be great. Call for Proposals for the 2018 Connected Learning Summit | #CLS2018 connectedlearningsummit.org/… via @dmlconference
Friends, any and all ideas are welcome. How can you help? teapaw.org/rewritinglives/status/…
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Adult Education is Crucial to Filling the #skillsgap via @gettingsmart gettingsmart.com/2017/10/adu… @iammikeberlin @sockowitz – at California, USA
I fear for US's future: >1/3 can't name a right guaranteed by Constitution; 1/4 can name all 3 branches of gov't bit.ly/2wZZzvD
Proud to be an alum and making a difference in #Adultedu teapaw.org/LearnLaunchX/status/90…
#accelerator alum @sockowitz, founder of @LGamesStudios, was quoted in this #edweek @MarketBrief marketbrief.edweek.org/marke…