The Greentopia Future Cities Summit, which took place last week in Rochester, NY, gave a thoughtful look at some of the potential opportunities for cities in the future, and what kinds of steps might be required to get us there. These were presented by a number of knowledgeable experts who have been considering these issues and developing approaches for some time.

By 2016 – Implement the new Parental Support Policy in the U.S., effective January 1, 2016, offering up to 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers of newborns with the option of extending unpaid leave up to six months.

Connected devices are already in the classroom, but the Internet of Things (IoT) will boost new levels of connectivity and learning approaches, particularly in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) areas.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced today a sweepstakes for a seven-day/six-night safari to the famed Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. This experience is custom-designed by Natural Habitat Adventures for the sweepstakes and not available anywhere else.

Adam Ottavino, pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, recently joined the first Action Team conference call of the 2015-2016 school-year. He spoke about the importance of leadership and community to more than 30 Action Team Captains from high schools across the country. The Greenwood High School Action Team of Bowling Green, Kentucky joined Adam as the featured high school on the call.