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Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Sep 16

Surveys matter. To create real change, we must know the barriers girls face in STEM/STEAM. ACE & Co’s Brave Voices Survey (13+) is short & anonymous—your answers will shape a global panel at GIFT 2025. 👉 lnkd.in/e4qwGgyX

#EduSky

❓What barrier have you seen hold girls back?

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT) is a 24-hour, livestreamed, multi-country celebration of youth innovation!

18 Events • 2,100+ Presenters • 74 Countries 🌎

📅 Next GIFT: 18-19 October 2025

🔗 Learn more: innovationworld.org/gift…#YoungInnovatorsROCKC#Innovationo#EmpowerYouthth

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Sep 11

🎙️ NEW PODCAST: HS senior Max Kopp is reimagining diabetes care with non-invasive tech + a youth-led movement through the Kopp Foundation for Diabetes. Hosted by Aarin Bothra.

🔗 Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1589629/epis...

#YouthInnovator #NextGenInnovation #YoungChangemakers

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Sep 10

Interview with an Educator: Aimee Ashcraft, by host young innovator Siddharth Vikram

Check out the full podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/1589629/epis...

Listen to more young innovator podcasts: www.buzzsprout.com/1589629

#InnovationWorldPodcastSeries #EduSky

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Sep 10

The September 2025 Innovation Insider Magazine is here!

🌟 Inside: teen-led healthcare breakthroughs, NASA-backed STEM experiment, India’s Jugaad Revolution, bio-robotics ethics, inclusive learning spaces, and more!

🔗 Read now: innovationworld.org/innovation-i...

#GlobalChangemakers #EduSky

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Sep 10

At just 18, Soneesh Kothagundla is tackling lung cancer screening, neuroscience, and youth-led healthcare advocacy. 🌍
🎧 Hear his inspiring journey: [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589629/episodes/17804074
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#YoungInnovatorsROCK #GenZLeaders #HealthcareAdvocacy #EduSky

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Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Sep 3

Practice classroom kindness and respect with playful drama activities. anytimedrama.com

#MannersInAction
#DramaTeachesKindness
#RespectThroughRoleplay
#PolitePlaytime
#AnytimeDramaManners
#EduSky

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Sep 1

All Aboard the Imagination Express! Drama unlocks a world of creativity for young learners! Children explore trains, planes, cars, and boats while building confidence, communication skills & teamwork.
www.anytimedrama.com
#DramaInMotion #LittleImaginators #TransportationDrama #PlayToLearn #EduSky

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Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Aug 25

How much impact can an intern make? Our intern took on a huge project, was the driving force behind it, and saved us from a major mistake with her insights. Interns don’t just learn — they lead.

What’s the biggest impact an intern has made on your team?

#Innovation #Internship #FutureLeaders #STEM

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Aug 18

Why Does Doing What’s Best for My Child Feel Wrong?
Withdrawing my child from traditional school felt like I was doing something wrong even though I know the change is perfect for him. Why does choosing the best path for your child come with guilt instead of support?
#AlternativeEducation #EduSky

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌍 Aug 12 is #InternationalYouthDay 🌍
Every young person can change the world—if we give them encouragement, opportunity & a voice. 💡 Ask about their ideas. 💡 Share your network. 💡 Champion them.

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Aug 8

Meet the amazing young innovators featured in the August 2025 Innovation Insider Magazine!

📖 Read now: innovationworld.org/innovation-i...

#YoungInnovatorsROCK #Innovation #STEM

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Aug 5

I'm attending Indivisible Central Ohio's event, “Hands Along High Street” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...

Hands Along High Street · Indivisible Central Ohio

# We Stand United! **THIS IS A MULTISTEP SIGN UP PROCESS!** Please read all the way to the end of this message. **NOTE** that the address given for this event (3923 N High St.) is a **PLACEHOLDER.*...

www.mobilize.us

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Aug 1

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STEM is Elementary August Edition

Welcome Back to School with Learning Blade!

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Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jul 31

New Podcast Alert: 📣 Chemical Comics Part 3: The TEDx Talk Experience, with host 12-year-old Siddharth Vikram.

Listen to the episode ➡️ www.buzzsprout.com/1589629/epis...
Listen to more podcasts ➡️ www.buzzsprout.com/1589629

#YoungInnovatorsROCK #KidsChemicalSolutions #TEDTalks #MolecularLiteracy

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jul 31

August magazine releasing soon. Let's celebrate youth innovation together!

🔸 Sign up (FREE): innovationworld.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
🔸 Past editions: innovationworld.org/innovation-i...

#YoungInnovatorsROCK #InnovationInsider #InnovativePrograms #Invention #STEM #STEAM

Image of the Innovation Insider magazine cover with teenage girl saying "be an insider!"

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Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jul 30

Tune in to hear how one young changemaker is rewriting the rules of what students can build. www.buzzsprout.com/1589629/epis...

#YoungInnovatorsROCK #StudentFounders #InnovationWorld #YoungCollaboratorsSeries #VenturEd #EGGLabs #NehaSarda #KofiHairRalston #Edusky

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Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jul 30

What an impressive organization, mission and vision!

Also another opportunity to listen to my favorite 12-year-old Social Entrepreneur who was a keynote speaker - Prasiddhi Singh!

onemillionleadersasia.org
#YoungInnovatorsROCK #Leadership #Nelis #OneMillionLeadersAsia #GlobalLeadership #EduSky

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jul 28

We are building a place where you can discover programs, tools, products, events, clubs, curriculum - all focused-on creativity, invention, entrepreneurship, and innovation. What would you love to see included?

#STEMeducation #InnovationInEducation #EdTech #InventionEducation #TeacherVoice #EduSky

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jul 21

The Department of Education is undergoing massive changes (destruction). I’m not a fan of how we got here, but we are here. What changes would you to see as we work through the chaos and try to build something better?
#EducationReform #EducatorVoices #FutureOfEducation #EduSky

Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jul 12

Hope is more than a feeling - it is a force that fuels innovation, resilience, and change. Whether you're building a better future through education, invention, or advocacy, your belief in what's possible matters.
#YoungInnovatorsROCK #InternationalDayOfHope #Innovation #Resilience #FutureReady

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Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jun 20

Yeah, I think he is just a robot malfunctioning that can’t stop saying destroy, destroy, destroy!

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Creativity and Education @creativityanded.bsky.social · Jun 18

What fuels creativity in today’s classrooms?
Explore powerful reflections from a passionate teacher and the inventor of Bluetooth!
🎧 Hosts Dr. Burnett & Dr. Worwood share must-hear takeaways.
Listen here → fuelingcreativitypodcast.com/nature-knows...
#EdTech #TeachingTips #Creativity

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Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jun 17

Episode highlights BYCIG - a teen-led organization that manages real capital, educates students in finance and donates profits to charitable causes.

www.buzzsprout.com/1589629/epis...

Learn : bycig.org
More podcasts: www.buzzsprout.com/1589629
#BYCIG #Podcast #Finance

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Juli Shively @julishively.bsky.social · Jun 16

Summer is the perfect time to turn backyards, parks, or living rooms into mini learning adventures! Check out this Backyard Summer Camp article from Happy Camper Live for some great ideas! innovationworld.org/wp-content/u.... What kind of backyard camp would your learner love most?

#camps #edusky