by Nelson Graves | 16 Jul 2021 | African Leadership Academy, Educators' Catalog, Greens Farms Academy, News Decoder Updates, Transylvania College, Youth Voices
Three students from News Decoder partner schools offered their thoughts on the future of international schools at a recent meeting of top educators. When one of the world’s prominent authorities on international schools wanted to hear students’ views on...
Diversity, inclusion and equity in education are top of mind for young people today. But how often are their voices heard at the top? Three News Decoder Student Ambassadors recently had the opportunity to speak directly to senior educators attending ISC Research’s virtual “Edruptors Conference.” Varlee Fofana of the African Leadership Academy in South Africa, Ioan Pristavu of Transylvania College in Romania and Giavanna Bravo of Greens Farms Academy in the United States emphasized the importance of a global-minded curriculum, diversifying admissions processes and encouraging equal participation among students.
Exercise: Ask students to identify how their school supports diversity, equity and inclusion, and where it could improve.
by Giavanna Bravo | 25 Mar 2020 | Greens Farms Academy, Identity, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Spanish is the language of my roots and family. But when given the chance to learn it, I followed my peers and learned French. I know the taste of regret. By Giavanna Bravo At 10 years old, in the midst of an identity crisis, I was asked to make a decision that would...
by Sarah Mende | 6 Dec 2019 | Americas, Greens Farms Academy, Human Rights, Podcasts, Student Posts, The Kids Are Alright, Youth Voices
The crisis in Venezuela has exploded into a global, humanitarian emergency. Giavanna Bravo reports in this episode of “The Kids Are Alright.” Years of political and social instability have forced millions of Venezuelans to flee their country. But where are...
by Isabella Whelan | 6 May 2019 | Africa, Discovery, Eyewitness, Greens Farms Academy, Student Posts, Youth Voices
After genocide, Rwanda needed a judicial system that fit the violence committed. I discovered a unique court system fostered reconciliation. This is the mother of Olive, one of the Komera scholars now about to finish university. I took this photo during a visit to her...
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by News Decoder | 12 Mar 2019 | Donald Trump, Future of Democracy, Greens Farms Academy, Podcasts, Student Posts
By Giavanna Bravo Recently, I sat down with Abby Everett, a fellow high school student at Greens Farms Academy. Everett is one of the many politically active members of our school community. Abby is in her third year at GFA. She is a member of Model United Nations and...
