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Beyond Covid-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge to Develop Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World
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April 30, 2020 Prepr Team

Beyond Covid-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge to Develop Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World

TORONTO — Prepr and its network of partners are pleased to announce The Beyond COVID-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge. The open call that launches on April 30th will bring together students, startups, employees, and citizens to develop #BeyondCovid solutions in the areas of business, education,

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Beyond Covid-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge to Develop Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World
Global ChallengesSustainable Development
April 30, 2020 Prepr Team

Beyond Covid-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge to Develop Solutions for a Post-Pandemic World

TORONTO — Prepr and its network of partners are pleased to announce The Beyond COVID-19: Global Open Innovation Challenge. The open call that launches on April 30th will bring together students, startups, employees, and citizens to develop #BeyondCovid solutions in the areas of business, education,

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Tackling the UN Global Goals with PIE!
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March 25, 2020 Prepr Team

Tackling the UN Global Goals with PIE!

Prepr's flagship product is PIE®. An interdisciplinary problem-solving framework, that provides entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and their teams the tools they need to grow. Our mission is to strengthen the collaboration between public and private sectors on challenges that affect local communities, inf

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Cybersecurity Challenge
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August 19, 2019 Prepr Team

Cybersecurity Challenge

With most of our personal and financial information living in accessible portals online, cybersecurity is more crucial than ever. By 2020 it is estimated that over 1.5 billion people will be affected by some sort of data breach. As technology improves, it is almost an arms race of security and hacke

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Global Challenge #10 - Reduced Inequality
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June 19, 2019 Prepr Team

Global Challenge #10 - Reduced Inequality

Too much of the world’s wealth is held by an extremely small percentage of the population, leading to social and financial inequality. In order for all nations to grow, become sufficient and prosper, it is necessary that there are equal opportunities for all. Estimates show that about 8 men own more

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Prepr Brings PIE to Laurier University UX Design Students
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March 3, 2019 Prepr Team

Prepr Brings PIE to Laurier University UX Design Students

On February 3, 2019, Prepr met with 25 UX Design students at the Laurier University Brantford campus to launch the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Challenge.

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Prepr Brings PIE to Laurier University UX Design Students
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March 3, 2019 Prepr Team

Prepr Brings PIE to Laurier University UX Design Students

On February 3, 2019, Prepr met with 25 UX Design students at the Laurier University Brantford campus to launch the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Challenge.

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PREPR’S FIRST #EDUCHALLENGE
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December 1, 2014 Prepr Team

PREPR’S FIRST #EDUCHALLENGE

Prepr launched its first #EduChallenge Innovation event at Mozilla Toronto on November 28, 2014. This event brought together educators, developers, designers, and business professionals to solve real-world education challenges using technology.

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Prepr’s First #EduChallenge
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December 1, 2014 Prepr Team

Prepr’s First #EduChallenge

Prepr launched its first #EduChallenge Innovation event at Mozilla Toronto on November 28, 2014. This event brought together educators, developers, designers, and business professionals to solve real-world education challenges using technology.

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Creating Opportunity: Empowering Learners Through Action
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September 25, 2013 Prepr Team

Creating Opportunity: Empowering Learners Through Action

As the school year gets under way, teachers and parents are asking the age old question: what is the best way to help our students succeed? While 2012 may have been the Year of the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), 2013 presents an expanding educational toolbox with personalized education becoming

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CREATING OPPORTUNITY: EMPOWERING LEARNERS THROUGH ACTION
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September 15, 2013 Prepr Team

CREATING OPPORTUNITY: EMPOWERING LEARNERS THROUGH ACTION

As the school year gets under way, teachers and parents are asking the age old question: what is the best way to help our students succeed? While 2012 may have been the Year of the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), 2013 presents an expanding educational toolbox with personalized education becoming

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GUEST POST: ONE WORLD SCHOOL HOUSE, SAL KHAN PART 3
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May 18, 2013 Prepr Team

GUEST POST: ONE WORLD SCHOOL HOUSE, SAL KHAN PART 3

This post was written by Joyce Wycoff, the author of several books on innovation and creativity. She also blogs about school innovation at Reimagine School.

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GUEST POST: THE ONE WORLD SCHOOL HOUSE (PART 2) – SALMAN KHAN
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May 14, 2013 Prepr Team

GUEST POST: THE ONE WORLD SCHOOL HOUSE (PART 2) – SALMAN KHAN

This post was written by Joyce Wycoff, the author of several books on innovation and creativity. She also blogs about school innovation at Reimagine School.Sal Khan turned the world of education upside down when he created Khan Academy with a mission to “Provide a free, world-class education for any

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Guest Post: The One World School House (Part 2) – Salman Khan
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May 14, 2013 Prepr Team

Guest Post: The One World School House (Part 2) – Salman Khan

This post was written by Joyce Wycoff, the author of several books on innovation and creativity. She also blogs about school innovation at Reimagine School.Sal Khan turned the world of education upside down when he created Khan Academy with a mission to “Provide a free, world-class education for any

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GUEST POST: ONE WORLD SCHOOL HOUSE (PART 1) – SALMAN KHAN
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May 7, 2013 Prepr Team

GUEST POST: ONE WORLD SCHOOL HOUSE (PART 1) – SALMAN KHAN

This post was written by Joyce Wycoff, the author of several books on innovation and creativity. She also blogs about school innovation at Reimagine School.

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Guest Post: One World School House (Part 1) – Salman Khan
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May 7, 2013 Prepr Team

Guest Post: One World School House (Part 1) – Salman Khan

This post was written by Joyce Wycoff, the author of several books on innovation and creativity. She also blogs about school innovation at Reimagine School.

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Prepr’s P.I.E.® Framework: Tackling Challenges That Matter
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October 31, 2012 Prepr Team

Prepr’s P.I.E.® Framework: Tackling Challenges That Matter

Prepr Foundation is announcing the November launch of Prepr π (PIE), a series of challenges that engage people, known as Prepr change-makers, in making a positive social impact while learning key skills. From food access to world literacy, change-makers work with their peers to take on real world pr

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America Needs our Help
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January 24, 2012 Prepr Team

America Needs our Help

The U.S. Department of Education recently posted a report which shocked me. I was aware that there is a problem with the drop out rates of high school students but I recent stats show a very large gap between drop-out rates amongst Blacks versus those of Asian decent.

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