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Nonprofit takes D&D digital to help kids who struggle socially, and to study its own impact

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The founders of the nonprofit had gathered heaps of anecdotal evidence that tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons could help kids who struggled socially — whether they had autism, ADHD, anxiety or other challenges — learn to more successfully interact with others. (Brent Roraback Photo). Game to Grow Photos). Foundry10 Photos).

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3 nonprofits committed to empowering women in tech

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For IT organizations looking to make a difference on gender diversity, or for women seeking to develop rich IT careers, several nonprofits have been created to empower and uplift those who identify as women in IT, improving gender diversity in the industry, and closing the pay gap between men and women. Here are three of note.

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Gates Foundation commits $75M to support post-secondary education in Washington state

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will provide $75 million over the next four years to increase enrollment in post-secondary education programs in Washington state. The endeavor is the new focus of the foundation’s Washington State Initiative, which supports state-specific education programs. Gates Foundation Photo).

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Deena Pierott works hard for underrepresented youth in STEM, but funding her nonprofit isn’t easy

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iUrban Teen founder Deena Pierott, left, received some funding for her nonprofit from Seattle Seahawks player Bobby Wagner, right. ” Exposure and access is something Pierott would like more of for herself, for iUrban Teen and for the work the nonprofit has been doing over the years. Photo courtesy of Deena Pierott).

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Can ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ and other tabletop games help youth build social skills?

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(Game to Grow Image) A new whitepaper from two Seattle organizations exhibits research into how tabletop roleplaying games, such as Wizards of the Coast’s Dungeons & Dragons , can be used to help children and teenagers develop their social skills.

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Accelerating digital transformation with sustainable solutions

CIO Business Intelligence

Social responsibility We drive digital inclusion and champion volunteering to promote prosperity across our communities. Equinix has +22,760 volunteered community service hours to over 1,700 nonprofits in 2022. They will utilize 100% recycled and renewable materials by 2030. And we advocate inclusivity for our employees and suppliers.

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Remote learning at 1 year: Experts explain why the move to online education has been so painful

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Jay Inslee has ordered educators to reopen their classrooms next month. ” So why has the remote education experience been so awful? And has it been all bad, or have aspects of distance education succeeded and merit continuing when “normal” returns? Teachers didn’t fail. Ed-tech didn’t fail.

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