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Four Cross-Sector Leaders on the Changing Role of Business in Education

  • Shared Value Initiative
  • James Applegate, Bill Goodwyn, Eric Johnson, and Juan Suarez
  • 2014

This resource is a compilation of blogs from keynote speakers at the conference “Transforming the Role of Business in Education” held at Stanford University on October 29, 2014. “Each of these pieces highlights key themes from the day on how companies can play a new and better role in global education.” The posts touch on topics such as multi-sector collective impact initiatives, workforce development partnerships, shared value, and more.

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