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Poem: Hiding in Plain Sight

by Mary Adams, AWC The Hague

 library collage

 

When the first books were banned,

they didn’t disappear.

The words flew up into the sky and

twirled and swirled in the wind.

They landed in lumps and bumps.

Suddenly…

the words began to whisper their stories.

Soon…

the wonder and wander came together and

the pages regenerated and integrated.

They built...

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Education Roundup: May 2023

by Carol-Lyn McKelvey, FAUSA and AIWC Cologne

 

There is much to take note of as the Education Team turns its focus to Global Citizenship this month. Read on and follow the links to see what’s new! 

  • love to learn icon ed team feb22 resThe banning of books continues to be on the rise in the United States, with most of the targeted books being by or...

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FAWCO Youth Support the AWCZ Library

by Rebecca Royston, AWC Zürich Library Chair

 

Libraries have been a core feature of American communities since the 1800s, and years ago, our club’s founding members brought that spirit to Zürich. Thanks to their hard work, the AWCZ’s English-language library has become a fixture in Zürich.

AWCZ Origami Decorations for Childrens Library 2The world of information and technology is ever-evolving, and modernizing a library is...

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The Education Team Connects with the Target Project

by Hollie Nielsen, AWC Central Scotland

 

The Education Team is very excited to support Target Project 5, Awesome Blossoms. There are many overlaps between Sustainable Development Goal 4, which promotes quality education for all, and this environmental Target Project. Over the course of the next year, the Education Team will support the Target Project with articles on subjects such as...

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Lebanon's Education Crisis

by Monica Jubayli, AWC Lebanon and FAWCO RC 9

 

One of the most catastrophic economic crises globally in 150 years, exacerbated by the pandemic and the Beirut Port explosion of August 2020, has had a devastating impact on the Lebanese education sector. During the pandemic, as schools switched to online learning, many students could not participate because they had no...

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Tips for Accessing Continuing Education – A "Lean In" SIDEBAR (SDG Targets 4.3, 4.4 & 4.5

by Mary Adams, AWC The Hague

As your Education Team pivots to a focus on continuing education, here are some tips for you!

Continuing education refers to a variety of post-secondary learning options, including degree programs, online courses, career training and more. Some people may pursue continuing education to learn new skills or to fulfill personal interests. There are multiple...

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