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Designed and led by Dr. Edna Pasher and Shai Gershon Inspired by the “City as Classroom” by Marshall McLuhan, Eric Mcluhan and Kathryn Hutchon Forward There is no smart city without smart education. In order to achieve it we need to start with “teachers first - students second”! Only happy teachers will make our children happy! Happy teachers will re-invent themselves! From “sage on the stage” to “guide on the side” mentoring students of all ages in project-based-learning led by the students! Join our community “the world as classroom” where we do just that! Get in touch with us. Looking [...]

Adv. Rachel Pasher Eikanar hosts Dr. Hila Oren in "Racheli and friends” I was happy to host the CEO of the Tel Aviv Foundation, Dr. Hila Oren, as my guest at "Racheli & Friends” in June this year. Dr. Hila Oren is the CEO of the Tel Aviv Foundation since 2016. "Hila works to identify and support cross-sectorial urban projects that advance the vision of the Mayor and the municipality regarding the urban development. She believes wholeheartedly in raising resources for innovative education projects that promote the quality of life of the city's residents." - the Tel Aviv Foundation website Hila [...]

Avigdor Sharon Following the buzz of "Smart Cities" over the past years, we see so many smart cities declarations around. This is an excellent trend as it shows that cities are busy renovating and improving, it shows that they care and it encourages other cities to follow. The "smart city" concept is calling for action - replacing outdated, inefficient structures and technologies with new ones, cutting costs using new tools, initiating sustainability-oriented projects. Even opening up and communicating with their citizens and with fellow cities. But there are so many different definitions of smart cities, so many publications, advertisements [...]