Transform.Ed Briefing #82
Inside the Briefing: From involving diverse communities for enhancing students' learning experiences to utilizing community engagement for driving systemic change in education
Quick Update 🔔
🌏✨ GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP SCHOOLS COHORT 5: Applications Opening Now!
In less than 1 month (September 02), the new cohort begins its journey to shape future global citizens. Don’t miss this chance to deliver an enriching learning experience designed by UNESCO MGIEP. Recommend your school or any others in your network today!
Big Ideas 💡
How to Lead Your Community Toward a Shared Vision of Student Success
By Suzie Boss | .ed Magazine
How Community Involvement in Schools Will Help Students Prosper
By Catherine Daly | ThoughtExchange
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question “In your opinion, which of the following aspects of community engagement has the biggest impact on students’ learning?” the breakdown of results are as follows:
40% chose Collaborative decision-making, 40% opted for Volunteering opportunities, and the remaining 20% voted in favor of Strong supportive network.
Would you like to discuss these results in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Policy Brief » Schools and Communities Working Together to Improve Quality Education: Some Lessons From Schools That Work
By NEEDU
The policy brief offers recommendations to address societal challenges that affect learners at school through various community structures. Schools play a critical role in establishing partnerships with different structures in the community, such as business sector, government departments, traditional leaders, former learners, faith-based organizations, and non-profit organizations. Community involvement supports the schools in educating all children effectively prepare for various roles they will assume as adults in their society.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Aug 09 | FREE ENTRY » Panel Discussion: Democratizing Global Education | 27th Educational Leadership Forum
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
Aug 09 | FREE ENTRY » Speed Networking | 27th Educational Leadership Forum
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
Aug 13 | FREE ENTRY » Distinguished Global Lecture | 27th Educational Leadership Forum
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
Aug 16 | FREE ENTRY » Workshop | 27th Educational Leadership Forum
This is an Online Event hosted by the Global Citizenship Foundation.
Aug 23 | PAID ENTRY » Generating a Sense of Place for Parents
This is an Online Event hosted by AMI (Canada).
Sep 6 | FREE ENTRY » Engaging Your Whole School Community With The Wellbeing Hub
This is an Online Event hosted by The Wellbeing Hub.
Oct 9-11 | PAID ENTRY » 2024 National Family Engagement Summit
This is a Hybrid Event hosted by the International Family Engagement Foundation(IFEF) and Successful Innovations INC. in Savannah, Georgia.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » An Educator
Three generations of educators, Iah, Espie and Gennie go beyond the four walls of their classrooms to prove what being a true teacher really means.
Documentary » Making the Connection: The Service Learning Revolution
This documentary shows how students, teachers, and community partners build an education experience on civic awareness and social activism, with the traditional classroom supported by critical thinking and problem solving in neighborhoods and communities as part of the students' overall civic engagement.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course » Community Engagement: Collaborating for Change
By the Michigan Online
Books 📚
Community Involvement Strategies » Community Engagement Best Practices Across the Disciplines
Community Connect 💭
What challenges have you encountered when involving different communities in supporting learners, and what are your ways in addressing them?
Share your ideas on our community post.
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Job Opportunities 📥
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The Global Citizenship Foundation is a leading specialist international organization based in South Asia (NCR Delhi, India) and the European Union (Tallinn, Estonia). Its principal mandate is to realize the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 and Target 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development). Since 2016, the GCF has impacted education in 70+ countries, striving to transform education for human and planetary flourishing.
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