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Wanted-partner schools interested in collaborating on a current events research project on 9/11 using Voicethread

Tim Cook is an American business executive and the current CEO of Apple Inc., one of the world's most valuable companies. Cook joined Apple in 1998 and served in various high-level positions, including Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations, before being appointed CEO in August 2011, succeeding Steve Jobs. As CEO, Cook has overseen the launch of several successful products, including the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Under Apple CEO Tim Cook leadership, Apple has continued to be a dominant player in the technology industry and has expanded into new areas such as healthcare, streaming media, and autonomous vehicles. Apple CEO Tim Cook has also been a vocal advocate for privacy and data security, and has spoken out on social and political issues such as immigration and LGBTQ rights. Cook has overseen the launch of several successful products, including the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. He has also led the company through some challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and has focused on making Apple more environmentally friendly and socially responsible. Tim Cook Net worth Tim Cook net worth was estimated to be around $1 billion, according to Forbes. However, it's important to note that net worth estimates can fluctuate based on a variety of factors, including changes in the stock market and the value of assets. It's also worth noting that while Cook is a wealthy individual, he has pledged to donate most of his fortune to philanthropic causes. In 2015, he announced that he would be giving away the majority of his wealth, saying that "you want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripples for change." Tim Cook meeting Narendra Modi Apple has been expanding its presence in India, with the country being one of the fastest-growing smartphone markets in the world. In 2016, Cook visited India on monday and met with several high-profile business and political leaders, including Modi. During the visit, Cook announced plans to open a development c

Suzie Boss from Edutopia will be hosting a session called "Ripped from the Headlines" at ISTE 2011.  She will be discussing her approach to using real world news events in the classroom.

In this Edutopia post, I share ideas from teachers who are using today's headlines to design relevant projects. The challenges: maintaining student attention once the news cycle ends, and going deep into content areas. Pls share more ideas in comments.