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June 20, 2024
Leadership Development
Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills?
Attending the best leadership conferences can equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and connections necessary to excel in your field. Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, these conferences offer valuable insights and strategies.
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June 14, 2024
Top Tips
Being a great teacher transcends the mere act of imparting knowledge; it's about making a meaningful impact on students' lives. A great teacher is equipped with a distinctive set of qualities that enable the creation of a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
This article delves into the key attributes of a good teacher, the significance of classroom management, the necessity for continuous professional development, the importance of building relationships with students, effective instructional strategies, and the profound effect of inspirational teaching. By understanding what makes a good teacher, we can aspire to provide the best educational experiences for our students.
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June 11, 2024
Leadership Development
At WorldStrides, we are passionate about fostering student leadership. We know that students now will be leaders later, so it's important to help them develop leadership skills when they're young.
This article discusses the importance of student leadership. It also explains the qualities of a good student leader. Additionally, it offers suggestions on how to help students improve their leadership skills.
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June 7, 2024
21st Century Skills
Educators and workforce experts alike often warn that our children need improved 21st century skills in the classroom. Without these skills, they will not be able to successfully participate in the global economy. They won't be adequately prepared for college and work. But why are 21st century skills important?
It depends on who you ask. But a Hanover Research report, A Crosswalk of 21st Century Skills, sheds some light on the subject and highlights the importance of developing these skills in the classroom.
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June 6, 2024
Fun & Informative
In December 2023, we proudly announced our partnership with Horton’s Kids, an award-winning nonprofit that serves children and families living in Washington D.C.’s Ward 8. Now, we are so excited to be able to share an update about a recent trip we organized for 25 young students to some of the district’s most iconic monuments!
In mid-April, a cohort of students in grades 5-8 traveled a short distance from their homes to explore the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Capitol Building, and the Ronald Reagan Center accompanied by WorldStrides employee volunteers. Despite living in Washington D.C., most of the children had never had the opportunity to explore these iconic sites.
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