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The Trevor Project Receives Historic $45 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

Stuart Mitchell

A message from Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns), CEO of The Trevor Project The Trevor Project is honored to announce that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has made a transformational $45 million gift, an investment to support the organization’s long-term sustainability and impact for LGBTQ+ young people. This extraordinary contribution — the single largest one-time donation in our 27-year history — comes at a pivotal moment for our organization and the LGBTQ+ young people we serve. Major gifts of this magnitude are backed by rigorous vetting and thoughtful approaches to philanthropy.  A $45…

National Trust welcomes philanthropist’s record-breaking donation as the charity unveils major plans for 2026

Stuart Mitchell

The National Trust has received the biggest cash donation in its 131-year history as philanthropist Humphrey Battcock has pledged £10 million in unrestricted funding. This comes as the Trust shares its upcoming plans to restore nature, end unequal access to nature and culture, and inspire millions more people to care for the world around them in 2026. Record-breaking donation Mr Battcock’s donation is transformative for the National Trust because it means the charity can spend the funds without conditions. Most donations to UK charities are legally restricted to be spent…

British comedians battle to be top tourist in Channel 4 and VisitScotland’s branded entertainment collaboration

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4 today announces it has partnered with VisitScotland on a new branded entertainment series, Where to Next? Which is fronted by British comedians John Tothill and Fatiha El-Ghorri. Equipped with nothing but a sense of adventure and a microphone, John and Fatiha battle it out in a series of challenges that will see one of them crowned the best tourist. Local recommendations will see them travel across the country, from ancient castles and rugged coastlines, to grooming cows in the south of Scotland, as they hope to discover some…

The Importance of Global Cooperation to Save Nature

Stuart Mitchell

In response to the presidential memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, WWF-US released the following statement: For so many decades, the U.S. has helped lead international efforts to respond to big challenges and to create a more stable world. Many parts of our country continue to do so, from the private sector to universities and civil society, and parts of our local, state, and federal governments. America has helped drive international cooperation to tackle the biggest threats to nature. This cooperation encourages countries to match each other’s commitments and to play by a common…

Discovery Education Expands Inquiry-Based Learning with New Science Techbook, First-of-Its-Kind Social Studies Essentials

Stuart Mitchell

Discovery Education unveiled bold innovations to power progress in K-12 schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. New solutions will modernize classrooms in essential ways, such as strengthening instruction and saving educator time, to support learning that sticks in every subject.   For elementary educators, Discovery Education will release two groundbreaking offerings: the all-new Science Techbook and Social Studies Essentials. Both solutions blend research-backed pedagogy with cutting-edge technology and are complemented by notable updates across AI-driven personalization, career-connected learning, and more.  “At Discovery Education, we believe excellent teaching and learning occurs when students are deeply engaged, and educators have the right resources at the right moment,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “In 2026, we are bringing the real world to classrooms, deepening personalization, and delivering unique, new solutions that educators can trust to move learning forward.”  Product releases for the 2026 back-to-school season build on Discovery Education’s foundation as a trusted partner to educators for research-backed teaching and learning technologies. The…