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Maker education is an offshoot of the maker movement, which Time magazine described as "the umbrella term for independent innovators, designers and tinkerers. A convergence of computer hackers and traditional artisans, the niche is established enough to have its own magazine, Make, as well as hands-on Maker Faires that are catnip for DIYers who used to toil in solitude". [3]
In 2012, Silver founded Makey Makey: An Invention Kit for Everyone – a toy that allows users to connect everyday objects (e.g. fruit, silverware) to computer programs – through a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $500,000. [12]
In a collaboration, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Board of Education envisioned a five-year plan, The Annenberg Arts and Education Initiative, [4] to initiate arts education reform. This plan, created under the guidance of consulting firm Artsvision, proposed a model for institutionalizing arts education in NYC public ...
This New York mom turned her passion for making jewelry into her full-time job — and now helps a thriving network of 72 other ‘makers’ cash in on their creations Victoria Vesovski December 6 ...
A revived Bay Area Maker Faire started in October 2023 at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. [6] [7] The New York Maker Faire is also known as the "World Maker Faire". [8] The New York City Faire was cancelled in 2019 due to financial difficulties. [9] [10] The most recent New York City Faire was held in Coney Island in 2023 ...
Nov. 3—WATERTOWN — The LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation announced it is kicking off its annual Holiday Giving initiative that will support the tri-county region. The ...
The New York Central Labor Council is a labor membership organization devoted to supporting, advancing and advocating for its member organizations and all 'working class' people of New York City. The New York City Central Labor Council plays a major role in New York City affairs and politics. The Council sponsors many protests, and throws its ...
Academies in New York City and Asia were planned. [1] [2] [3] [7] In June 2013 the D&F Academy was restructured and became The DO School. The DO School is an independent educational organization (gGmbH) which is based on the successful aspects of the D&F Academy, though with a greater focus on social entrepreneurship education.