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Hey there! Learn About Sustainable Tree Planting If you tuned into the news this week, you're undoubtedly aware that the Amazon rainforest is being ravaged by fires. Like many of us, you're probably wondering what to do to help. At Trend Hunter, we found a great organization that plants trees while empowering local communities and teaching sustainable farming. We're partnering with them to plant 1,000,000 trees, and you can find the details HERE. Sustainability is critical to innovation. How might your organization help create a greener future? In Future Festival news, we now have a Buy One, Get One sale for our World Summit in Toronto. We'll be exploring themes of sustainability this year, so join us to spark inspiration. In the meantime, get started with the eco insights featured below! Cheers, Jeremy Gutsche --> CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule: Sep 16 Anaheim Sep 18 Charlotte Sep 26 Kiev Oct 01 Toronto Oct 10 New Jersey Oct 17 Toronto Oct 24 Hunt Valley Maryland Oct 28 Banff Oct 31 Lisbon Nov 19 Huntington Beach Nov 20 Naples Nov 22 Las Vegas Nov 25 Toronto Mar 07 '20 Honolulu Mar 09 '20 Las Vegas Mar 16 '20 Las Vegas Apr 29 '20 Las Vegas Consumer Insights Eco Vending The traditional vending machine models adapts to prioritize sustainability Implications - Vending machines that offer environmentally friendly products are on the rise, with everything from package-free items to eco-friendly materials being offered in these machines. This... [More] Everyday Energy Everyday items come with energy-generating capabilities Implications - Everyday items–whether they're wearable or are observed in standard architecture and interior design concepts–are being designed with the power to generate energy. These... [More] Social Tree Activists advocate for ecology by humanizing trees across digital platforms Implications - Brands are engaging consumers with the topic of reforestation by giving trees the communication tools to send a message. Through launching immersive storytelling marketing campaigns... [More] Hot This Week 1. Actress-Crafted Beauty Brands Millie Bobby Brown Created a Beauty Line Called Florence by Mills 2. Sustainable Tree Planting Trend Hunter is Planting 1,000,000 Trees 3. Stylishly Adaptable Shelving Systems Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi's Gate System is Design-Forward 4. Minimalist African Safari Lodges ARRCC Extends Afro-minimalism as a Movement with This Project 5. Urban Prefab Cottage Dwellings The NODE 'Trillium' Prefab Backyard Cottage Comes in Four Styles 6. Speedily 3D-Printed Buildings S-Squared 3D Printers Printed a Prototype Home in Just 12 Hours 7. Creativity-Fostering Design Toys Alessandra Fumagalli Romario's Imaginary Language Encourages Kids 8. Digital Fidget Gadgets FidgeX is Microprocessor-Based and Shares Interactive Activities 9. Chic Industrial Cafe Design Schemata Architects Sparsely Curates This Cafe Concept in South Korea Featured Clusters 15 Company Headquarters Interiors From Bright Homey Studio Designs to Tech-Filled Headquarters 45 Contemporary Kitchen Appliances From Intelligent Sous Vide Cookers to Connected Coffee Machines Learn How 500 of the World's Top Innovators Rely on TrendHunter Courses 45 Talks on the Importance of Digital From Why Digital Excels to Connectivity Through Games 10 Talks on Hunger From Combative Food Shortage Proposals to Appreciating the Little Things Marketing 30 Food Pop-Up Experiences From Branded Bowl-Shaped Haircuts to Artistic Health Pop-Ups 14 Consumer Agency Innovations From Fan-Powered Esports Leagues to Interactive Audience Films Pop Culture 16 D2C Skincare Innovations These Products Share Cost-Effective, Convenient eCommerce Beauty 20 Interactive Exhibitions From Whimsical Gown Exhibits to DIY Radio Station Installations Tech 40 Dating App Examples From Hyper-Local Dating Updates to Text-Only Queer Dating Platforms 20 Modern Meditation Tools From Connected Meditation Cushions to High-Tech Prayer Beads Art & Design 11 Bespoke Writing Utensils From Luxury Majestic Fountain Pens to Sustainable Bourbon Barrel Pens 15 Playful Patio Accessories From Lavish Outdoor Furnishings to Illuminated Planter Decor Eco 35 Innovative Housing Concepts From Peak-Like Mixed-Use Complexes to 3D-Printed Concrete Houses 15 Convenient Urban Scooters From Highly Portable Designs to User Scheduling Luxury Singer-Starred Dreamy Editorials The Romantic Gucci Pre-Fall 2019 Campaign Stars Harry Styles Luxe Sock-Like Laced Sneakers Vetements Launches a Set of Sock Trainers with a Logo Emblem Fashion 11 Hyper-Personalized Footwear Styles From Customizable Slide Shoes to Customizable 90s Sneakers 25 Eye-Catching Festival Cosmetics From Glittering CBD Sunscreens to Metallic Foil Freckles Socially Conscious Pop-Up Restaurants Fair Trade Artwork 15 Microfinance Services 40 Talks About Journalism 20 Unique Perspectives on Leadership 35 Speeches on Inspiring Creativity TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and consumer insights firm. 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The case for not allowing test retakes. Plus: a student-driven approach to experiential learning

The Case for Not Allowing Test Retakes; A Student-Driven Approach to Experiential Learning; 6 Strategies for Building Better Student Relationships |

View Online August 21, 2019 Credit: FatCamera / iStock The Case for Not Allowing Test Retakes As more educators drop penalties for late work and allow students to redo tests, a high school teacher says that traditional policies are better for the majority of students. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation A Student-Driven Approach to Experiential Learning See how a Reggio Emilia–inspired elementary school in Australia fosters student interests to spark curiosity and joy in learning. Credit: chuwy / iStock 6 Strategies for Building Better Student Relationships A teacher shares her best practices for establishing strong relationships with her class at the start of the school year. Credit: Dan Mitchell / Ikon Images Starting Small Helps Keep Innovation Manageable Whether a school is planning a new curriculum or a new use of space, low-key testing of different ideas can improve the end result. Credit: Mitch Blunt / Ikon Images Simple Ways to Integrate Four Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies Jennifer Gonzalez talks with a researcher and a teacher to tackle the science—and the logistics—behind teaching strategies like spaced practice and interleaving. Don't Miss Back to School 60-Second Strategy: Appreciation, Apology, Aha! How to Remember Students' Names One School's Uncompromising Take on Student Choice 10 Student-Tested Chrome Extensions Teaching Students How to Ask for Help FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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