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It is crucial to highlight that while ECDA is currently providing a Christ-centered education, there is a pressing need for reinforcement and community support to further strengthen and amplify its positive impact. Our logo serves as a constant reminder of our commitment to integrating faith, learning, and service within Haiti's multifaceted socio-cultural environment. By rallying around ECDA's mission, visually encapsulated in our emblem, we can collectively ensure that these vital Christian principles continue to shape the hearts and minds of future generations, fostering hope, understanding, and positive change throughout Haiti's diverse communities. We call upon all advocates of the Kingdom of Christ to acknowledge the intrinsic significance of these values in shaping Haiti's future.?In a nation where socio-economic struggles often overshadow spiritual needs,?let us unite in a collaborative effort to champion a culture of love and positivity within ECDA and our broader communities. ?? Together, we can spark transformative change and create lasting impact, addressing both the tangible and intangible needs of our people. Chip in https://lnkd.in/eZfCrXzK

We shall transform our South African education sector .

My phone blew up today with news of Junior State of America (JSA) winding down after 90 years. For a '90s high school student, JSA was formative (I was a Mayor, a Lt. Governor, and went to Georgetown & Montezuma). What made JSA special? 1?? ?? ?? Diversity of people & ideas. NJ high school was ... beige, racially and intellectually. At JSA, kids (and their parents) came from all over the place, with ideas which were all over the place. The most diverse environment I experienced until - a decade later - HBS. 2?? ?? Travel. ?? DC, ?? NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco. Without parents, and cell phones! Opened up new worlds for me. 3?? ?? Speaking and Conflict. Once upon a time I didn't like public speaking (I know, hard to believe). JSA's approach to debate taught not just public speaking & opposing ideas in public, but also building friendships & leaving public conflict behind when the debate was done. Unique in today's world. 4?? ?? Paperwork. Hear me out. JSA had a lot of paperwork -- Resolutions. Agendas. Membership rolls, all with minimal computers. Effectively navigating bureaucracy is perhaps the defining skill of adulting. Without even realizing it, I learned to do that in JSA. 5?? ?? Friends & ?? Leaders. JSA alums of that era became lawyers, business leaders, political leaders, social justice activists, and even rabbis. Several married each other. People like Israel "Izzy" Klein, Cindy Chen, Rachel Derkits-Gelman, and Abby Gordon still influence how I think about friendship, politics, and even parenting today. JSA's moment may have passed. No doubt other groups will fill these roles for the post-COVID high school generation. But it will be missed.

????PRESS RELEASE!!???? The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) was launched on 24 October 2024 in the presence of His Majesty, King Charles III in Samoa on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The KCFP is a pioneering and ambitious interdisciplinary initiative designed to create transformative, long-term impact across the Caribbean and Pacific regions. It will be delivered in partnership with the Association of the Commonwealth Universities (ACU) members, with The University of the South Pacific and The University of the West Indies serving as regional hubs, and other local and Commonwealth partners such as the Commonwealth Local Government Forum. The programme aims to build capacity in critical areas such as education, health, and disaster resilience engineering. It will also provide local authorities and civil service teams with practical tools and knowledge to foster long-term resilience through a comprehensive approach to intersecting development challenges. By creating a distinguished network of “King’s Fellows,” the programme will facilitate partnerships, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving among Small Island Developing States (SIDS). More on https://t.ly/I0lLk #chogm #commonwealthconnections #kingscommonwealthfellowships #usphub #partnernews

This is truly heartbreaking news, given that American democracy is in dire need of organizations like the Junior State of America (JSA). JSA not only gave me a transformative sense of purpose and community but also taught me about true statesmanship and the pillars of a healthy democracy— that is, civil and free discourse, civic engagement and representation that is inclusive of all swaths of society, and civic education for future generations of leaders, both in the US and abroad. From attending the 2012 Moctezuma Leadership Summit and the summer programs at Stanford (2011), Princeton (2012), Davis (2012), and Georgetown (2013) to serving as NorCal JSA's Expansion Director and Chapter President of American Indian Public High School's JSA chapter (among other roles), I was heavily involved in JSA. And, naturally, JSA had a significant impact on the trajectory of my own life. It was at a JSA year-round conference that I learned about the existence of my alma mater, Claremont McKenna College, and was encouraged to apply. It was through JSA that I developed my passion for public service and intercultural exchange, leading me to intern for Congresswoman Barbara Lee and become a Top 2 Finalist for Oakland's Public Ethics Commission last December. And, just as important, it was at these countless JSA programs and conferences that I gained cherished memories and forged invaluable friendships (some of whom I still stay in touch with today). It is my hope that the JSA Governors' efforts to reinvent the organization succeed. As the U.S.A. marches forward in the face of polarization, I pray that this vacuum in youth civic education is filled by the leadership and example of those of us who benefitted immensely from programs like JSA. #JSA #bethepeople #statesmenship #democracy #youth #civicengagement #juniorstateofamerica

'Creativity, culture and context' - the theme of this year's Special Education Principals' and Leaders' Association conference is something we look forward to talking about, so SASEPLA https://lnkd.in/gUrUff8g

Very good to see these reflections by Dr Aneta Hayes and Dave Hazelgrove on our excellent Keele University partnership with Beijing Foreign Studies University included in this British Council report on 25 years of UK transnational education in East Asia. #transnational #tne #china #partnership #internationaleducation #internationalisation

Come talk to us about Industrial Engineering with Michelin at Miss State!

Here are some of the events that happened on 20 May in Australian history, as well as international observances that are happening around the world today (Picture: Battle of Crete). https://lnkd.in/gZJ7YZMY