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 /  India

Mental Health: The Spectre of Caste

May 21, 2024 — A panel discusses the challenges marginalized communities encounter in education and society, and their impact on mental health. Participants include Divya Kandukuri, Ambedkarite feminist activist, trainer, writer, media practitioner, and founder of “The Blue Dawn”; and Paras Sharma, co-founder and director of The Alternative Story. Ravali Pidaparthi, co-founder of Esther, moderates the conversation. (1 hr., 12 min.)

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Arts
 /  New York

Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra: Performance Excerpt

Highlights of Susie Ibarra’s upcoming musical performance.
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Policy
 /  New York

What Lies Ahead for India: A Foreign Policy Perspective

Lisa Curtis, Farwa Aamer, Vikram Singh, and Akshobh Giridharadas explore India's post-election landscape, and what it means for India’s foreign policy outlook.
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Policy
 /  New York

Myanmar More Than Three Years into the Coup, and Prospects for the Future

Yanghee Lee and Chris Sidoti speak with Debra Eisenman about the status of the military control of the country.
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Global Challenges and Opportunities: A Fireside Chat With World Bank President Ajay Banga and Dinny Devitre
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Global Challenges and Opportunities: A Fireside Chat With World Bank President Ajay Banga and Dinny Devitre

Ajay Banga and Dinny Devitre discuss global issues and prospects.
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Talk at the Library: The Role of National Identity in India's Democratic Backsliding
Current Affairs
 /  Switzerland

Talk at the Library: The Role of National Identity in India's Democratic Backsliding

Manali Kumar speaks with Rebecca Farner how shifts in national and geopolitical interests are affecting the world's largest democracy.
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U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns on U.S.-China Relations
Current Affairs
 /  New York

U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns on U.S.-China Relations

The career Foreign Service Officer speaks with Orville Schell about the current diplomatic ties between Washington and Beijing.
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[NCLC 2024] [IN CHINESE] CLASS Swap Shop — The Future Speaks Mandarin: A Journey into Cutting-edge Chinese Language Education
Education
 /  New York

[NCLC 2024] [IN CHINESE] CLASS Swap Shop — The Future Speaks Mandarin: A Journey into Cutting-Edge Chinese Language Education

Eight educators from different K-12 schools and States share many tips on integrating cutting-edge technologies and approaches to enhance classroom instruction.
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NCLC 2024] Language Certification and Validation: A Pathway to Addressing the Multilingual Needs of Our Workforce
Education
 /  New York

[NCLC 2024] Language Certification and Validation: A Pathway to Addressing the Multilingual Needs of Our Workforce

Linda Jingfang Cai, Linda Egnatz, Zhongqi Shi, and Shuhan Wang explore the advantages of innovative approaches to certifying language and cultural proficiency for both learners and organizations seeking to bolster their multilingual workfor
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Seeking Strength in Changing Times: Advocacy for World Language Education
Education
 /  New York

Seeking Strength in Changing Times: Advocacy for World Language Education

Ying Jin, Ann Jordan, Eddie Park, and Margaret Peterson discuss advocacy efforts and successes in securing world language opportunities for students.
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[NCLC 2024] Voices of Change: Shaping AAPI Narratives for the Next Generation
Education
 /  New York

[NCLC 2024] Voices of Change: Shaping AAPI Narratives for the Next Generation

Mina Fedor, Giannela Gonzales, and Jennifer Kapral delve into the various pathways through which AAPI voices are being amplified.
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The Power of Language: Consequences of Bilingualism for Cognition and the Brain
Education
 /  New York

[NCLC 2024] The Power of Language: Consequences of Bilingualism for Cognition and the Brain

Viorica Marian shares evidences demonstrating that different languages interact in the mind.
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[NCLC 2024] Redefining Horizons: Embracing AI Responsibly in Education
Education
 /  New York

[NCLC 2024] Redefining Horizons: Embracing AI Responsibly in Education

Jonathan McKay, Emily Reid, Yvette Renteria speak with Jacob Ward regarding innovative strategies and perspectives on how educators and institutions can effectively and safely utilize AI technologies.
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