Future Education

Let's take stock of young America. Compared to previous generations, American youth have more schooling (college enrollments have never been higher); more money ($100 a week in disposable income); more leisure time (five hours a day); and more news and information (Internet, The Daily Show, RSS feeds). What do they do with all that time and money? They download, upload, IM, post, chat, and network. (Nine of their top ten sites are for social networking.) They watch television and play video games (2 to 4 hours per day).

Facts are and must be the coin of the realm in a democracy. Unfortunately, for citizens in the United States and throughout the world, distinguishing between fact and fiction - always a formidable challenge - is now more difficult than ever, as a constant stream of questionable information pours into media outlets. Lewis argues forcefully that while data points and factoids abound, it is much harder to get to the whole truth of complex issues in time for that truth to guide citizens, voters, and decision makers.

In his best-selling book What’s Your Moonshot? global speaker and trend specialist John Sanei explained how the world is changing exponentially, and asked: How big is your thinking? In his follow-up, Magnetiize, he expands on these ideas, challenging business leaders, employees and individuals to become future-ready, and asks: How conscious is your thinking?

This call to action pulls together all of Sir Ken Robinson’s key messages and philosophies, and challenges and empowers listeners to reimagine our world, and our systems, for the better.

Dr. David K. Ewen, serving as the president of Global Studies University, offers insightful perspectives on the future of higher education and how students are adapting to new learning. Dr. Ewen emphasizes the transformative shifts occurring within the educational landscape, driven by technological advancements and the evolving demands of the global job market. He highlights how students today are increasingly embracing online learning platforms, experiential learning opportunities, and lifelong learning paths to enhance their educational experiences and career prospects.

Are you one of those people who have been considering learning a new language? Is Spanish the one you are considering to learn? In case you didn’t know yet, Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. More than 500 million individuals are native Spanish speakers.

Mr. Chickee, the genial blind man in the neighborhood, gives nine-year-old Steven a mysterious bill with 15 zeros on it and the image of a familiar but startling face. Could it be a quadrillion dollar bill? Could it be real? Well, Agent Fondoo of the U.S. Treasury Department and his team of Secret Government Agents are determined to get that money back! But Steven and his best friends, Russell and Zoopy the giant dog, are more than a match for the Feds.

The term affiliate marketing has been misunderstood and underestimated since its inception. At its core, affiliate marketing represents something overwhelmingly positive: paying only for marketing that delivers actual, quantifiable results. Robert Glazer, a leader in the affiliate marketing industry for more than a decade, draws upon his experience and insights gathered from influential marketers to examine a rapidly changing field. Performance Partnerships is the first in-depth look at the performance (affiliate) marketing industry.

What might society look like if we were brave enough to emerge fully from the shadow of the Christian God? The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche explores this intriguing question in his 1886 work, Beyond Good and Evil. Going further, Nietzsche then asks of his "philosophers of the future" that they take on the challenge of supplying humanity with new ideals to live by.

Many of us have never really considered how subtly and profoundly our sense of national spirit has colored our view of the world and of ourselves. The Psychology of Nations by GE Partridge shines a light on the philosophy of nationalism and uses this to delve deeply into its shaping of both psychology and sociology.

Are you sitting at home dreaming of a better future? Of course, everyone does that, but most don’t bother to get off their sofa and take action. But you’re different, right? You want to live an extraordinary life and be financially secure. You’ve come to the right place! A Teenager’s Guide on How to Get Rich is your one-stop guide to precisely what it says on the tin: learning how to line your bank account with cash and be comfortable for the rest of your days. After all, anyone can become rich.

Whether you are at a beginner or intermediate level, this book is crafted just for you. Learn Python fundamentals. This is your beginner's step-by-step guide to one of the most essential, renowned, and practical programming languages in the 21st century. Python is a general purpose program used by many start-ups. Its design emphasizes code readability.

With exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young listeners a detailed but fast-paced look at his story.

This is an audio summary of Zero to One, a book containing hard-hitting set of standards for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and thought-leaders to carefully consider when building the “next big thing” of the future.

It's Not Free Speech considers the ideal of academic freedom in the wake of the activism inspired by outrageous police brutality, white supremacy, and the #MeToo movement. Arguing that academic freedom must be distinguished from freedom of speech, Michael Bérubé and Jennifer Ruth take aim at explicit defenses of colonialism and theories of white supremacy that have no intellectual legitimacy. They argue that the democracy-destroying potential of social media makes it very difficult to uphold the traditional liberal view that the best remedy for hate speech is more speech.

Conceived as a practical, accessible "how to" guide, The Bilingual Revolution is the story of a movement to bring dual language education to public schools told through the eyes of founding parents and educators. These pioneering mothers, fathers, teachers, and principals share the belief that bilingual education can positively transform a child, a school, a community, and even a country. Being bilingual can become the new norm, and it starts with our youth and our education systems.

**Mastering Minecraft: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving and Thriving** is your all-in-one resource for everything you need to know about the world of Minecraft. Whether you're a new player stepping into this vast, blocky universe for the first time, or a seasoned adventurer looking to enhance your skills, this book has something for everyone.

What is the value of a college degree? The four-year college experience is as American as apple pie. So is the belief that higher education offers a ticket to a better life. But with student-loan debt surpassing the $1 trillion mark and unemployment of college graduates at historic highs, people are beginning to question that value. In College (Un)Bound, Jeffrey J. Selingo, editor at large of the Chronicle of Higher Education, argues that America’s higher education system is broken.

By listening to this book, you'll also learn exactly what palm reading is, the different ways you can read palms, and how an accurate reading can change your outlook on life. Practically anyone can learn how to read palms, it isn't hard! You just need to know the right way to read them and what exactly the different shapes, lines, and contours of your hands can mean. You will be impressed by how accurate these readings can be!

This guide will assist the young adult in your life to answer many of the uncertainties of the future. Whether it be educational plans, financial strains, vocational choices, or preparation for adulthood, your daughter, son, or grandchild will experience some level of stress.