The TRICK to Empowering Children - Esther Wojcicki, Co-founder of Tract and “Godmother of Silicon Valley”

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“There's nothing like having agency to make you want to do something,” says today's guest on Raise the Line, influential educator Esther Wojcicki. Wojcicki has used the strategy of trusting children early to raise three remarkably successful daughters: the CEO of 23andMe, the CEO of YouTube, and a prominent pediatrician and researcher. She has also inspired thousands of students as the former head of the acclaimed journalism program at Palo Alto High School, and she now has a new project, Tract, that could inspire millions more. In this fascinating interview with host Shiv Gaglani, learn about Wojcicki's unique path as a journalist, teacher, and parent, and how it led to her current work on a platform that empowers kids as teachers and creators. Tune in to learn how parents and teachers can use Wojcicki's TRICK acronym: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness, to help kids reach their highest potential. Plus, hear why Wojcicki believes media literacy is one of the most important things that can be taught in schools, her suggestions for avoiding fake news, and why she thinks we should look at COVID as an opportunity for learning.

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