Education Channel (Video)

How can you have a festive holiday season during a pandemic? Get creative, be flexible, and set realistic expectations. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tips and traditions to help your family navigate this time of year. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Education] [Show ID: 36629]

NeedsList was founded to improve the response to humanitarian and natural disasters so that the needs of people experiencing displacement can be met in an efficient, sustainable, dignified manner. Founder Natasha Freidus shares how NeedsList operates and the importance of doing business for good. She is joined in conversation by 2020 Flourish Prize winners who share her passion for sustainable business. Series: "Education Channel" [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 36379]

Grosche International Inc. is in the business of tea and coffee products but also in the business of action. Action to take action, and better the lives of those who are not able on their own, teaching developing communities how to make, install and maintain water filtration systems and providing communities with the tools to succeed. Megan Buchter talks with CEO Helmi Ansari and teacher Matthew Mulhern about the mission of the company and inspiring a new generation of change makers. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Business] [Show ID: 36368]

Rooted in the ethos of the UN's Global Sustainability Goal #16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), Humblebee LLC brings improv practices and psychological positivity into the business world. Founding partner Emily Wyner shares her perspectives on building a business that encourages intentionality, promotes equity, and reduces structural inequalities both for clients and collaborators. In this engaging discussion, Wyner and a panel from Saint Joseph's University dig deep into improv for business, transparency, and being mission-driven. Series: "Education Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 36378]

The AIM2Flourish program gives students around the world the opportunity to engage with businesses working toward a better future. Stephanie Shaw of St. John's University discusses her experience talking to the founders of innovative food sharing app, OLIO. Rooted in the ethos of UN Global Sustainability Goal #2 (No hunger), OLIO is committed to ending food waste for the betterment of society at large. Series: "Education Channel" [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 36364]

Rest is hard to come by theses days but it is more important than ever for K-12 students. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tips to help establish healthy sleep habits for kids and teens. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Education] [Show ID: 36414]

Think only a tear-jerking story of tragedy and triumph will suffice in your college application essay? Think again. Steven Mercer explains how to construct a clear and purposeful essay grounded in your everyday life. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36562]

How do you decide which college is right for you? Steven Mercer shares four key questions to ask to find the best fit. Series: "College Applications" [Education] [Show ID: 36469]

AIM2Flourish is the world’s first higher-education curriculum incorporating the UN Sustainable Development Goals and businesses working toward a better world. Roberta Baskin, Megan Buchter, and George Dionne discuss the foundations of the program, its global reach, the art of appreciative inquiry, student success stories and more. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 36224]

Remote learning is an opportunity to make your student's screen time quality time. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share their favorite online resources to supplement learning. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Education] [Show ID: 36300]