Economist Foundation
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We're a charity that gives young people the skills to think and speak for themselves about current affairs through high-quality, topical discussions.
London, UK
Joined May 2014
Ready to inspire future leaders? We're excited to announce the launch of Leadership for Change 2025, in partnership with @ROLEX. You can now download our six-lesson curriculum, ‘Leadership for Change: decode the news’, and help students develop critical-thinking, creative
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British Council students: The McWages Index !! Great opportunity to develop critical thinking skills!! Thanks to @TheEconomist @Econ_Foundation @Schools_British @educacyl
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A typical worker in America earns six times as much as a typical worker in Mexico. A star footballer makes 100 times more than a firefighter. Why is this? @TheEconomist created the “McWages Index” in 2004 to compare how far a day’s pay stretches in various countries around the
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We’re delighted to announce @robertguest1, Deputy Editor at The Economist, as our new Chair of Trustees. Robert’s appointment underlines the enduring commitment of The Economist’s editorial team to the work of the Foundation. “I'm delighted to have the opportunity to help with
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What can the ocean teach us about leadership? On October 22nd, Sylvia Earle – pioneering oceanographer and explorer – will share insights with thousands of classrooms worldwide as part of our Leadership for Change live lesson. Students will take part in activities on
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The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10th 2025 sent shockwaves beyond the US, prompting debate about the rise of political violence. Why have attacks on politicians increased globally? And what can be done to reduce it? Use this lesson to helps
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Should everyone be treated the same? Or do some need extra support to reach the same outcomes? Find out more and download your free Headline lesson 👉 https://t.co/eTFSOc1nOu
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Fifteen-minute cities are designed so that most daily needs – shops, schools and parks – are within a short walk or cycle ride. The idea promises more liveable and sustainable cities. But it also raises concerns about freedom, accessibility and fairness. Could this model make
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What makes a good journalist in the digital age? Hear from our experts @NChulani, @AlsuKurmasheva and @AbhinandanSekhri in Lesson 1 of Leadership for Change 2025. @ROLEX and The Economist Educational Foundation are partnering on this global education programme to empower
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This summer, our team joined the Access @Ashurst programme to run a workshop on how and why the news matters to businesses – from geopolitics to climate events to global conflicts, students explored how headlines shape decision-making. They also heard from The Economist’s Deputy
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There was a record-breaking 300 million international travellers in the first quarter of 2025. As once-quiet destinations face overtourism, countries are testing different solutions, but no single fix works everywhere. How can tourism be sustainable and benefit both travellers
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UNESCO's Digital Learning Week 2025 explores the theme 'AI and the future of education: disruptions, dilemmas and directions'. Our lesson AI and sustainability, one of our most popular resources of 2025, helps students explore AI’s potential and weigh its environmental impact.
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New school year, new discussions. Our free, one-hour lessons connect students to the news while building critical thinking and creative problem solving. Download a Topical Talk Headline and bring the world into your classroom. Link: https://t.co/hyjvzj7shm
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An outstanding discussion about AI and Sustainability today in Global Issues class. Thank you @Econ_Foundation for the thoughtful resources!
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@ROLEX and The Economist Educational Foundation are partnering on this education programme to equip students with the tools and knowledge to lead change in their communities.
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Welcome back, U.S. teachers – we’ve got your back this school year! 📚 Ready to spark curiosity and confidence with lively lessons on real-world issues? Our free, ready-to-teach lessons cover everything from climate change and tech to global economics and culture. Perfect for
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Conflict, climate, social media, politics. All these topics are covered by Topical Talk Headlines. What connects today's biggest news stories? And what questions do they spark? Use this lesson to help students: 👉 Discuss how global issues are connected and affect one another
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🎉 A big congratulations to students at Kassie Braun Memorial School, Nigeria! The school hosted a special celebration where Rev. Sr. Faustina Jimoh, School President, presented certificates to recognise their brilliant contributions during Topical Talk Festival 2025. Well done
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As proud members of the Skills Builder Partnership, we're excited to roll out the new Universal Framework 2.0 across Topical Talk. What does the new framework deliver? And how will this affect Topical Talk? Hear from our Chief Growth Officer, Tiff Smyly and Director of
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📣 “This kind of education doesn’t just support democracy – it sustains it.” Darcy, a history teacher and Teach First alumnus, spent last week working with us at The Economist Educational Foundation. In their new blog, they reflect on #VotesAt16 and the urgent need for media
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