First Lady Melania Trump Launches Global Coalition for Child Well-Being
Impact Score: 3
Timeline: Inaugural meeting at the White House scheduled for Q1 2026
Summary: First Lady Melania Trump has launched “Fostering the Future Together,” a global coalition focused on improving child well-being through education, innovation, and technology. The initiative prioritizes integrating AI, robotics, and blockchain into education, collaborating with the private sector, and addressing both opportunities and risks of technology in learning. Vanderbilt University is positioned to enhance research, develop programs, and expand partnerships aligning with these global educational priorities.
Key Actions: Peabody College to pursue educational tech partnerships; School of Engineering to develop AI and blockchain programs; Office of Federal Relations to seek funding; Center for Technology and Educational Innovation to contribute to AI risk discussions; International Programs Office to facilitate global collaborations.
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