At Leysin American School in Switzerland, academics are central to the student experience and are enhanced by an exceptional after-school program and diverse travel opportunities. We foster a culture of high achievement, encouraging students to strive for excellence while supporting their engagement in...
Investing in improved sanitation at schools can make a difference to a child’s health, education and future. But in many regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, where schools serve as a hub for local communities, it can have a catalyzing effect helping to empower communities....
I once heard someone say, in order to find your way out of the darkness, you have to find the light. Today, I hope that you leave this place and you seek opportunities to be the light. For not only students but for adults in your classrooms, in your schools, in your communities. Y...
How Charter Schools Empower Role Models for Minority StudentsAna Ponce grew up in a Los Angeles neighborhood where droppingout of school was a part of life...Russell, Jason
Still today, the University empowers its students to use their education to address society’s greatest needs. Which of today’s local or global issues is of particular concern to you and how might you use your Boston College education to address it? Note the slight differences in these ...
We use evidence-based methods to raise education standards all over the world, including in challenging environments and marginalised communities. We deliver innovation in schools, help teachers to improve their quality of instruction, empower educators to effect sustainable and cost-effective transformation...
"Gap years – because they give students a broader sense of the world and their place in it and how they can contribute – help to supply and empower students with the kind of motivation and purpose that can animate their entire college experience." How a Gap Year Affects Colle...
We are part of a complex and evolving digital ecosystem. We are fundamentally transforming how we communicate, learn, work, socialise and have fun. There are profound implications for us as individuals, families, communities and societies - and, of course, schools and teachers. ...
Schools may ask for this information regarding merit-based awards or financial aid, but third-party scholarships won't until perhaps after a scholarship has been awarded, says Denard Jones, lead counselor at Empowerly, a college admissions consulting company. Though students are busy and often ...
In the Restorative Justice community, it can take three to five years to implement restorative practices within a school site. Restorative approaches are designed to empower students to learn from their mistakes, to understand the impact of their actions, and to grow personally in their ability to...