It’s officially August, which means a new school year is just around the corner! Classes in the U.S. usually start at the beginning of September, but that’s not the norm for many schools worldwide. And that’s not the only difference! Education systems and...
“As the international community, we all agree that access to quality education is a basic human right for each and every child regardless of where he or she lives or comes from.” – Keiko Miwa Gul is an Afghan refugee struggling to care for her family after...
It’s almost time for kids around the world to go back to school! And today, I’d like to introduce you to Joandel, an 8-year-old from Venezuela. He’s been practicing math with his mother all summer and is eager to put his skills into practice. Joandel is a...
This past school year was probably the most unusual one that students and teachers had ever experienced! But thanks to the school supplies generous sponsors like you provided last year, boys and girls had everything they needed to keep up with their studies — whether...
It’s that time of year again — time for new notebooks, backpacks, and friends. It’s time to go back to school for many of the kids in our lives. During such a busy time, it’s easy to forget things. You might even have forgotten to fill out your back-to-school card for...