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03/12/2022

Join World Learning Algeria this Tuesday, March 15, for the UDL Impact Event White Paper Launch!

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has gained international attention as a promising framework for reducing barriers to education and developing equitable, quality learning for all. This white paper, an outcome of a Global Education Summit Side Event , contains insights for those seeking to advance the creation of inclusive education opportunities worldwide, with specific recommendations for effective research opportunities, policy development, systems change and classroom impact.

4 p.m. Algeria time
11 a.m. Eastern time

Register now: http://ow.ly/r0vu50IhhCS

03/10/2022

World Learning is #hiring a Director of Foundation & Corporate Partnerships! This position plays a vital role in our organization and will lead in crafting a results-oriented strategy that impacts our mission at scale.

The Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships is responsible for building new funder relations, conducting outreach and positioning, demonstrating thought leadership, and leveraging shared value with the public sector team. The position will maintain and expand existing relationships and initiate new contacts. View full position requirements and responsibilities at http://ow.ly/hEst50IfaRV.

03/08/2022

WE Can Code Program Teaches Women’s Economic Empowerment with Newly Designed Book

Today we celebrate #WomensDay by recognizing the women in Jordan participating in our new program, WE Can Code!

World Learning is working to break the bias and promote women’s equality through women’s economic empowerment and career mentorship.

WE Can Code helps disadvantaged women in secondary school explore career opportunities in Jordan’s growing information, communications, and technology (ICT) job market. The participants are partnered with female professionals in Jordan who serve as role models. They also take part in webinars with female IT professionals from the U.S. The program, which also includes male participants, aims to teach all genders that women can play an important role in Jordan’s ICT sector.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/rpbQ50IcSWp

U.S. Embassy - Jordan

“Strive: A Story About Pursuing Your Dreams” is an interactive narrative-based tool helping teach young women critical life skills.

03/04/2022

The World Learning family began 90 years ago when sociologist Dr. Donald Watt launched our flagship program, The Experiment in International Living.

Built on the enduring values of intercultural exchange and education, we have evolved and innovated to address the critical needs and conversations of our times. This year, we invite you to join us as we honor nine decades as One World, Learning together.

“With this anniversary comes an opportunity to honor our past, acknowledge the challenges of the present, and look with hope toward the future.”— World Learning CEO Carol Jenkins

Get involved at http://ow.ly/WoUe50IackQ.

03/03/2022

Training Equips Language Teachers in Southern India with Invaluable Skills

Since 2016, the Madrassa English Language Teacher Training program has equipped English language teachers across India with invaluable skills to teach at madrassas, the Arabic word for educational institutions.

Over 700 teachers have completed the program, 160 have become teacher trainers, and 11 have been selected to become coaches! Learn more:

Since its inception in 2016, the Madrassa English Language Teacher Training (MELTT) program has equipped English language teachers across…

03/01/2022

We've launched a new project with Porticus to provide social and emotional support to children in Lebanon!

Porticus has awarded World Learning a grant through the Education in Emergencies: Evidence for Action project. This new partnership provides funding to support the implementation of the USAID #QITABI 2 project and allows us to build on our expertise in education program implementation with a focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

Learn more: http://ow.ly/cNV150I6f2E

02/28/2022

Celebrate #StudyAbroadDay with us: the IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) Program is thrilled to announce a series of free IDEAS Workshops for U.S college and university representatives!

To learn more about workshop hosts and topics, visit studyabroadcapacitybuilding.org/ideas-initiatives/.

02/24/2022

A Statement in Solidarity with Ukraine from the CEO of World Learning and the President of SIT - World Learning

World Learning and the School for International Training are deeply saddened by the events unfolding in Ukraine. We are keenly aware of the many innocent people who will be directly impacted by this tragic situation, and what this will mean for the broader region and the world.

Our programs aim to strengthen democratic processes and civic institutions and facilitate inclusive societies in which all voices can be heard. The events unfolding today are diametrically opposed to all that we stand for and believe in.

Today, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine against acts of force and violence. Read our full statement here: http://ow.ly/O4KS50I3PV5

World Learning and School for International Training are profoundly saddened by the events unfolding in Ukraine. We are keenly aware of the many innocent people who will be directly impacted by this tragic situation, and what this will mean for the broader region and the world. Moscow’s invasion o...

02/23/2022

Last summer, we had the privilege to implement the first in-person pilot project to launch since COVID-19! The three-week IVLP project for Nigeria entitled “Human Rights and Civic Engagement for Youth,” visited Washington, DC, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Our participants are activists and changemakers working to empower marginalized communities, advance LGBTQ+ rights, end state-sanctioned violence, and draw attention to human rights abuses. Thank you to our Visitors and their openness and eagerness to make the most of their journey, making for a very meaningful experience, despite the difficult circumstances.

International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State

02/21/2022

We're proud to share that #QITABI 2's work in social emotional learning was included in USAID's "Integration of Social Emotional Learning into Basic Education: Findings from Eight Case Studies" report! Learn more and view all the in-depth data at http://ow.ly/oE9L50HYWOP.

QITABI USAID Education USAID Lebanon

02/20/2022

Must-Read Black History Month Books for Kids That’ll Inspire Them to Be the Change

Every February since 1976, we’ve celebrated the contributions, sacrifices, and triumphs of Black people in the U.S. From stories about the journey from enslavement to freedom to the fight against segregation, #BlackHistoryMonth is a great time to introduce children to the rich history that helped shape the country. http://ow.ly/TSQx50HT321

Inspire them to be the change for the next generation!

02/18/2022

Engaging with Honest History: How Organizations Should Celebrate Black History Month

February is #BlackHistoryMonth, a time when many organizations write about notable Black figures in history and events from the past, especially those that may be most relevant to their work. But since history continues to be a contested subject across the world, organizations today must deliberately highlight stories, individuals, and topics beyond traditional narratives.

By Alexis Floyd and Tim Rivera

02/17/2022

This #BlackHistoryMonth, the IDEAS Program would like to acknowledge and celebrate our HBCU Grantees! These institutions are using their IDEAS Grants to expand and diversify study abroad on their campuses. Here are just a few of the impactful projects they're working on:

⭐ Dillard University created its first dedicated Study Abroad Program Office to engage greater and more diverse student and faculty participation.

⭐ Prairie View A&M University is creating a pathway program for undergraduate students in their College of Business and/or College of Agriculture and Human Sciences to study abroad in The Bahamas.

⭐ Savannah State University is continuing its expansion of study abroad courses focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).

Learn more and view the full list of grants projects at http://ow.ly/EZ2950HUN2R

#LaunchIDEASAbroad

02/16/2022

From the wood factory to the primary public school classrooms nationwide, #USAID’s #QITABI 2 is providing quality book cabinets for classroom libraries. They will help language teachers easily organize and access leveled and read-aloud books inside their classrooms. Over 2,400 book cabinets have been distributed to 874 public schools across #Lebanon, serving the most underserved regions and students.

MEHE Lebanon - وزارة التربية والتعليم العالي

02/15/2022

Following Taxes to Improve Service Delivery in Nigeria

Saied Tafida Sulaiman is using an #AlumniTIES small grant to work in local marginalized communities of Nigeria! The “Taxes to Improve Service Delivery in Nigeria” program is helping members of the community better understand and engage with the local tax and budget data with the hope of encouraging fiscal transparency and accountability.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/67zb50HT0zQ

U.S. Mission Nigeria
#ExchangeAlumni

by Saied Tafida Sulaiman

02/14/2022

Don't forget, there's only one week left to submit applications to the 2022 IDEAS Grant Competition! U.S. colleges and universities may submit proposals designed to create, expand, and/or diversify study abroad on their campuses. This year, 40 grants of up to $35k each will be awarded - double that offered in past competitions! Don't miss this great opportunity to expand study abroad on your campus!

Learn more and apply now: studyabroadcapacitybuilding.org

02/13/2022

Why UDL Matters for English Language Learners - Language Magazine

Why the implementation of universal design for learning (UDL) is best practice to increase engagement in all students, according to industry expert Katie Novak, EdD: http://ow.ly/ZHja50HT2k8

Katie Novak explains why the implementation of universal design for learning (UDL) is best practice to increase engagement in all students In 1922, my grandmother moved from Trois-Rivières, a city in Quebec, Canada, at the age of eleven. Speaking only French, and traveling with her older sister, sh...

02/12/2022

16 Must-Watch Black History Movies for February and Beyond

Take a look at this list of movies to watch this #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond! Each recommendation comes from a thought leader in the anti-racism space, ranging from best-selling authors to award-winning filmmakers. http://ow.ly/WMyK50HT28z

Recommended by Black creators and educators.

02/11/2022

Women in STEM: Fulbright Specialists Bridging the Gap - World Learning

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This UN day of celebration aims to help achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

These #Fulbright Specialists are among the many women in STEM working with universities, government ministries, non-profits, and other institutions around the world to promote science education for girls and young women. Thank you and congratulations to Alicia Santiago and Tatiana Goris!

#WomeninScience #STEM

While women have made significant strides in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupations, they remain underrepresented in these high-paying careers: data from a recent UNESCO report indicates that only 35 percent of STEM students in higher education globally are women, a...

02/10/2022

Experiment alumna draws on cultural exchange experience in new role at Georgetown

“For me — because of The Experiment — the arts have always been about bringing communities together to make collaborative work.”

Dr. Anita Gonzalez, alumna of The Experiment, has been named co-chair of the Georgetown University Racial Justice Institute!

Dr. Gonzalez describes her previous exchange in Mexico as a formative experience that shaped her academic, professional, and overall life path. Her work is now helping communities fight for racial justice by using arts to humanize experiences and tell stories of their struggle and resilience, creating understanding and empathy for their cause.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/E6f250HRK2W

#ExperimentAbroad #BlackHistoryMonth

Last year, Dr. Anita Gonzalez received an invitation from Georgetown University to become the co-chair for a soon-to-be-established Racial…