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Children of the World Learning Center

Second Classroom Expansion!

Be part of the change in OUR world! Make our world complete by donating an item for our second classroom, opening in the fall. As seen in the image, we are still seeking a bean bag chair ($50), two world maps ($50), a cooking set ($50), art easel ($190), book shelf ($150), puzzles and games ($25), science microscope set ($100), play costumes ($50), and cleaning supplies ($25). We look forward to displaying this world of support in our newest classroom!

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Children of the World Learning Center envisions shared learning opportunities for children and families of varied cultures, languages, and incomes, leading to accelerated language acquisition, healthy social-emotional development, and increased school readiness for children, while empowering all parents through building authentic relationships, mutual understanding and a supportive community

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Children of the World Learning Center supports the growth and well-being of families of varied incomes and cultures through early childhood services, including a multicultural, dual language preschool and the cultivation of a sustaining community.

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Daycare Reviews | World of Knowledge Learning Center

What Parent’s Say!

Justine Sarabia

“If you want your child to learn, need someone trustworthy to not only care for your child but teach your child, World of Knowledge is your place!”

“My name is Justine Sarabia I am a parent of one child attending this great daycare! My other two children also attended here before enrolling in head start. I love this daycare! We moved here from a center that was not too professional, a teacher hit my daughter and since moving here my children have learned not only academically, but emotionally to trust, share, love and I love how safe the environment is. Our teachers and staff are 100% helpful and understanding and do anything to make sure the children learn, have fun and grow ready for regular school. This is the best center I’ve had my children in. My children have been here since 9 months, 1 year, and 2 years old. (The youngest is now 3 years old and he is still here). If you want your child to learn, need someone trustworthy to not only care for your child but teach your child, World of Knowledge is your place!”

Wendy Scripter

“My son has been going to World of Knowledge for over 2 years now and he is absolutely flourishing.”

“My son has been going to World of Knowledge for over 2 years now and he is absolutely flourishing. All the staff are warm and inviting. My son just loves his teachers! I would never hesitate to recommend this daycare center to anyone.”

Tia Pleasant

“The staff is caring, respectful, and understanding & they treat everyone that walks through their doors like family. “

“I have three children that attend World of Knowledge and I couldn’t be happier with the care that they receive while there for roughly twelve hours a day. The staff is phenomenal! They go above and beyond to ensure every child’s milestones are met, and my children are excelling to prove that their hard work and passion is paying off. The staff is caring, respectful, and understanding and they treat everyone that walks through their doors like family. World of Knowledge is more than a daycare; the children really grow and learn here. They have a safe facility with 24/7 cameras and pin access doors. The play areas are enclosed and monitored by the staff during business hours. They keep the building sanitized and clean and provide fresh, warm meals for the children. Every child is well rested, full, and happy throughout the day. World of Knowledge Learning Center is truly a home away from home for my kids. I appreciate the dedication that is put forth in caring for my children. Thank you World of Knowledge team!”

Desiree Alderete

“ The food is great! My youngest baby eats everything, which is also another great reason I love the center.“

“Every day I ask my kids how they feel about their day here at World of Knowledge, and as always they say different good things. Ms. Reyna and Ms. Dalia have been so great with my son. He loves to walk into class and see Ms. Reyna, she’s great! Every day that I have brought my kids I’ve never experienced anything I needed to question. The food is great! My youngest baby eats everything, which is also another great reason I love the center. All the staff have always been great to us and are greatly appreciated. Thank you to director Cristina, she has always been the kindest. I love how she treats every child as her family. Thank you for all Ms. Chris has done. Thank you to you all!”

Vanessa Osburn

“the atmosphere made me feel comfortable and confident that my child would receive more than just care.“

“Words cannot express just how thankful and appreciative I am for all the staff at World of Knowledge. I enrolled my first born at World of Knowledge when he was 6 months old. Prior to that, my husband and I visited and interviewed with several other daycares and none of them seemed like the right fit. However, when we visited World of Knowledge, the atmosphere made me feel comfortable and confident that my child would receive more than just care. The staff at World of Knowledge plan daily lessons for the students and keep track of their academic, social and life skills growth, which as an educator, I value very much. After, having my 2nd child, I decided that he would enroll at World of Knowledge even if it means driving 15 minutes out of my daily commute. The staff is friendly, reliable, and the directors are always willing to respond to any questions or concerns. I definitely recommend World of Knowledge and I am grateful for all they have done to build up, support and care for my boys.”

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The results of the Competition “Postcard for Teacher’s Day” have been summed up

On October 5, 2022, the results of the creative contest “Postcard for Teacher’s Day” were summed up at the Regional Center “Mira”. In the nomination “The teacher is our pride” Akhmetov Salavat, a 1st grade student of the MBOU “Tat-Pishlenskaya secondary school”, Ruzaevsky district, became the winner. Prize-winners: — Alexey Lushkin, student 6

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Online consulting platform “In the World of Opportunities: Developing Skills and Talents”

October 7, 2022 at 11. 00 GBU DPO RM “TsNPM” Pedagog 13.ru “holds an online consulting platform on the topic “In the “World” of Opportunities: Developing Abilities and Talents”. We invite teachers and parents to discuss topical issues related to the identification and development of abilities and talents

The October educational program “Microbiology” has started

Additional educational program “Microbiology” is aimed at familiarizing students with the theoretical and practical foundations of microbiology. In the learning process, each student will be able to master the essence of the concepts of “microbiology”, “cultivation”, “producer”, etc. Also, the program will provide an opportunity to study microbiology as a science, which is an integral part of

The October educational program “Test of the Pen” has started

The additional program “Test of the pen” is aimed at identifying, studying and developing the creative abilities of children, improving the ability of students to read and perceive lyrics. Within two weeks, the guys will form a culture of communication, a culture of behavior, develop an interest in reading and form a patriotic culture.

Project “Code of the Future”

Within the framework of the federal project “Development of human resources in the IT industry” of the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation”, Mobile Electronic Education LLC is implementing a project to provide schoolchildren in grades 8-11 with the opportunity to take an additional course in modern programming languages. On the basis of GBU DPO RM “TsNPPM –

1st Open International Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO)

On September 26, 2022, the 1st Open International Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO) started in the Republic of Mordovia. Schoolchildren from the People’s Republic of China, teams from several friendly countries will take part in the Olympiad. The rounds of the Olympiad will be held from September 27 to October 1, 2022. Organized the Olympics by

Foresight session: student, teacher, parent

September 22-23, 2022 on the basis of the Regional Center “Mira” a seminar-meeting for children, teachers and parents was held in the format of a foresight session, organized by the “Russian Movement of Schoolchildren” and the Ministry of Sports and Youth Policy of the Republic of Mordovia. Miroshkina Elena Nikolaevna,

Acceptance of applications for the advanced training program “Methods of working with schoolchildren who show the ability to study computer science. Conducting Olympiads in Informatics” OC “Sirius”

From November 8-15, 2022, the Sirius Educational Center (Sochi) will host an advanced training program “Methods of working with schoolchildren who demonstrate the ability to study computer science. Conducting Olympiads in Informatics. The advanced training program introduces students to the features of various competitions

Creative competition “Unity of the peoples of Russia”

November 4 is an annual public holiday in Russia – National Unity Day. This holiday is a tribute to the glorious past of our Fatherland, a symbol of national unity and civic responsibility for the present and future! Regional Center “Mira” announces the start of the creative contest “Unity

The results of the competition “Nature in the lens” were summed up

The winners and prize-winners of the creative photo contest “Nature through the lens” have been determined. The competition was held in 3 nominations: 1. “Reserved places of my small Motherland” – works depicting nature reserves, specially protected natural areas, natural monuments were accepted. 2. “Animal world of the Mordovian forests” – works depicting animals

The Day of Knowledge!

The 1st of September has come, which means that there is a great time ahead, a new academic year, new beginnings, projects, competitions. Regional Center “Mira” wishes all students success, health and realization of their creative plans. We are always glad to see everyone within the walls of our Center. And in

Best foreign schools and courses for learning English in England, USA, Ireland and Belgium

Why is learning a language abroad much faster and more efficient? It’s simple – because boring lessons become an exciting journey through the culture of the chosen language, learning a new, unfamiliar country. The foreign study program is designed in such a way that students are constantly, even in their free time, in the circle of native speakers, immerse themselves in the language environment and, without noticing it, constantly practice it. The number of foreign schools is huge, but for your convenience, we have selected the top 10 of them. Choose – and learn the language with pleasure!

1. Wimbledon School of English (London, UK)

One of the oldest schools in the UK is located in London in the prestigious residential area of Wimbledon, a 15-minute drive from the city center. The Wimbledon area is known worldwide for its tennis tournaments – today the two renowned Wimbledon courts attract up to 500,000 guests from over 60 nationalities. On our website you can combine business with pleasure – order language courses at Wimbledon School of English and book tickets to the Wimbledon tournament. You will have the opportunity not only to enjoy one of the best tennis spectacles in the world, but also to personally check whether the height of the grass on the courts is strictly 8 mm and what the traditional treat of the freshest strawberries tastes like (exactly 10 berries grown by all means in the UK) with cream and champagne. In addition, you can try tennis, horseback riding, golf on your own, or just take a walk in Wimbledon Village, located next to the school, with beautiful old buildings, traditional pubs and lively cafes that offer an extensive menu. The school is so popular with program participants that 98% of students come back here or recommend it to friends.

Age from: 16 years
Program start: Monday, check-in on Sunday
Price 2 weeks, 2017: from GBP580
Programs:

General English
General business and professional English
IELTS and Cambridge University Exam Preparation
Intensive Business and Professional English
International Legal English with ILEC Preparation

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2.Emerald Cultural Institut Dublin

The school is located in Dublin, Ireland’s capital, on the coast of the Irish Sea. Founded in 1986 and has already gained a reputation as the best language school in the country. Students from more than 40 countries of the world come here every year, so the city has a pleasant student atmosphere. The school building is a 10-minute drive from the city center, so in your free time you can easily visit Dublin Castle, the largest St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Ireland, the famous Dublin Needle monument, which is visible from almost anywhere in the city, the magnificent Dublin Botanical a garden that occupies an impressive area of 25 hectares and is called the “Green Heart of Dublin”.

Age from: 18 years
Program start: Monday, check-in on Sunday
Price 2 weeks, 2017: from EUR490
Programs:

Intensive course
Combined course
Individual lessons
IELTS and Cambridge University Exam Preparation
Intensive and Business English
Intensive and Academic English
English for executives

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3. ELC Bristol (Bristol, UK)

The family run language school has been in existence for over 45 years and is located in Bristol, a vibrant university city and cultural center in the west of the UK. In 2014, Bristol was named the UK’s best city to live in. Here are the Clifton Suspension Bridge and one of the most valuable architectural monuments, St. Mary’s Church, preserved medieval residential buildings and St. Peter’s Hospital, the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery are also interesting. The school is housed in two well-appointed historic buildings providing comfortable accommodation for students. At their service – both a large number of multimedia rooms for classes, and pubs with shops for leisure activities. The average age of program participants is 21-25 years. The school has developed its own teaching methodology, which has passed many accreditations confirming the quality of teaching, and intensive courses for IELTS and Cambridge are also offered.

Age from: 18 years old
Program start: Monday, check-in on Sunday
Price 2 weeks, 2017: from GBP550
Programs:

General English
Preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and Cambridge University exams
Combined course
Summer program

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4. Kaplan Edinburgh

The International School is located in one of the most beautiful cities in the world – the ancient capital of Scotland, Edinburgh, and has been welcoming students from abroad for more than 70 years, offering the latest teaching methods and its own teaching materials. The school is located in the very center of Edinburgh, which will allow you to truly feel the spirit of Scotland in your free time: visit medieval castles, try delicious local cuisine, take a walk in the evening and warm up in one of the pubs and listen to bagpipes. And a large number of Edinburgh students will provide you with good company in which language learning will be easy and enjoyable. Age from: 16 years
Program start: Monday, check-in on Sunday
Price 2 weeks, 2017: from GBP580
Programs:

General English
Intensive English
English holidays

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5. Kings Los Angeles Hollywood

The school is located in the heart of Hollywood, just a stone’s throw from the star-studded Sunset Boulevard and a five-minute drive from the Walk of Fame. You have the opportunity not only to learn the language while spending your free time on the ocean, surfing and visiting the sights of the city, but also to create your own movie in Hollywood! Los Angeles is the heart of the American film industry, everyone who dreams of becoming an actor, director or screenwriter comes here. The Plus Film program offered by the school combines the study of English with the study of film history, acting, screenwriting and filmmaking in a fully equipped film studio. The best film is awarded at a special awards ceremony.

Age from: 16 years
Program start: Monday, check-in on Sunday
Price 2 weeks, 2017: from USD764
Programs:

English summer
English in summer + filmmaking and acting

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6.OISE Boston

One of the leading US language schools is located in Boston, a city with a student atmosphere and the best universities in the world, such as the famous Harvard University and MIT. You can visit the famous Common Park, the beautiful Boston Harbor, the Constitution Ship, the Zakim Bridge, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, as well as a large number of fish restaurants, markets and much more. Fans of old stories are offered trips to the witch town of Salem or Plymouth. Teaching at the school takes place in small groups of 4 or 8 people, there are also individual lessons, which makes it possible to focus on those aspects of the language that require additional study.

Age from: 17 years old
Program start: Monday, arrival on Sunday
Price 2 weeks, 2017: from USD2950
Programs:

Tutorial
Quatorial (groups up to 4 people)
Combined program

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7. CERAN Belgium

The school is located in a wooded area near the small town of Spa in Belgium and is the perfect place to fully immerse yourself in learning English. This school is suitable for those who are aimed at serious results in the shortest possible time – groups consist of 2-4 people, classes are scheduled by the minute and personal attention is paid to each student, regardless of his level of knowledge of the language. In your free time, you have the opportunity to visit two neighboring countries at once – Germany and the Netherlands, as well as see the capital of Belgium, Brussels, with its world-famous sculpture “Manneken Pis”, Grand Place, Antomium, Sablon Church, King’s House and park “Europe in miniature”.

Age from: 18 years old
Program start: Monday, arrival on Sunday
Cost of 1 week, 2017: from EUR2920
Programs:

Classic program
Classical program + individual lessons
Enterprise Program

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8. Kaplan Miami

Learning a language on the American East Coast in Miami is a dream come true. All year round summer, warm ocean, sandy beaches, bronze tan and surfing – you get all this by choosing the Kaplan Miami school. The school offers a variety of courses, its own teaching materials, developed infrastructure, and a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The cozy Kaplan Miami building is located close to the beach and shopping centers. You can find many options for leisure activities: a huge tropical botanical garden, walking and cycling paths, cafes, restaurants and shops.

Age from: 16 years old
Program start: Monday, check-in on Sunday
Price 2 weeks, 2017: from USD860
Programs:

General English
Intensive English
English in summer
Preparation for TOEFL, GMAT, GRE

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9. Kings Oxford

An academic school for ambitious students who always put education at the top of their list of priorities, located in Oxford. For more than eight centuries, this city has been a major scientific and educational center, known throughout the world. The most important attraction and symbol of the city is Oxford University, which is open to everyone. A large botanical garden adjoins the territory of the university; the oldest museum in Britain is also located there.

Age from: 16 years old
Program start: Monday, check-in on Sunday
Price for 2 weeks, 2017: from GBP992
Programs:

Intensive English
English +
English + art and design
IELTS preparation course

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10. Anglo-Continental (Bournemouth, UK)

School open at 1950 and one of the first to accept foreign students into its ranks, is located in the city of Bournemunt, stretching for 11 km along the southern coast of the island. Bournemouth is one of the largest resorts in the UK and is famous for its long promenade, wide sandy beaches and a microclimate with the warmest sea water in all of the UK. Here you can see the famous Bournemunt Aquarium, Hurst Castle, Compton Acres Gardens, the longest parish church in the country, Christchurch, which is a former monastery and is larger than any Anglican cathedral.

Age from: 16 years old
Program start: Monday, check-in on Sunday
Price 2 weeks, 2017: from GBP850
Programs:

general and intensive course
Business English
English for finance and banking
English for Marketing and Sales
English for Legal Practice
English for Management and Human Resources
English for medical practice
Super Intensive English for Executives

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Making education accessible to everyone: 5 stories about courage, talent and the ability to see things differently

The right to education is one of the most significant human rights. Despite this, 773 million adults worldwide cannot read or write. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation has only worsened, with many schools forced to close to slow the spread of the virus. “With schools remaining closed, 31 million students around the world are still unable to return to normal life,” UN chief António Guterres recently tweeted.

Today, on International Education Day, we would like to remind you of the value of knowledge. For its part, the UNSDG supports the work of UN country teams operating in 162 countries and territories around the world to make education accessible to all.

Communities and organizations are mobilizing to ensure that people have access to quality education no matter what. And it also happens that, realizing the role of education in building a peaceful and prosperous society, people themselves take matters into their own hands. We have compiled five very different stories for you about the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to turn it to the benefit of humanity and the planet.

Innovation at school: (not) an ordinary laboratory

Pictured: Schoolchildren testing VR equipment.

Conducting scientific experiments is a fascinating and interesting activity. But what if schools can’t afford the cost of lab equipment and maintenance? Can they turn to technology as an alternative?

Absolutely. This is exactly what five students from a private school in Armenia proved by using the power of VR – or virtual reality – to safely and cost-effectively simulate laboratory experiments in chemistry.

As one of the students, Hasmik Baghdasaryan (16), said, their team wanted to “do something really useful […] and create an alternative that would be really interesting for the students”.

“We explored several alternatives to the usual real-world experiments,” says another team member Satenik Harutyunyan (18), “but ultimately settled on VR as the most cost-effective, educational, and practical approach.”

Their VR Labs project was one of the winners of the Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge in Armenia, a youth innovation competition organized by UNICEF and UNDP.

The team plans to present their project to the Armenian Ministry of Education and Science and hope that their development will inspire other students – especially girls – to study science.

More information about the VR Labs project can be found on the UNICEF Armenia website.

Indigenous families receive education through distance learning

Pictured: For the Hidalgo family, print materials are an important part of distance learning.

Over 104,000 indigenous people live in Costa Rica. Approximately 41% of this population is lagging behind in learning. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face classes became unavailable and the situation only worsened.

The Hidalgo family, living in the territory of the indigenous people of Boruca in the province of Puntarenas (Costa Rica), has two adults and four children.

There are great difficulties in getting an education in the region, but this does not stop the family. Hidalgo actively use the possibilities of distance learning programs to gain knowledge.

Evelyn Hidalgo is raising three daughters and a son while studying online. She is currently writing her graduate thesis in consultation with her Zoom supervisor.

Her nine-year-old son Enok, who “loves being at home and working with his family,” is a fourth grade remote student.

UNICEF and UNESCO are supporting national distance learning programs while supporting the government’s strategy for a safe and gradual return to face-to-face learning.

Read the story of the Hidalgo family on the UNCT Costa Rica website.

Government and private sector join forces to increase access to vocational training

Pictured: Accelerating Thailand has created new opportunities for young people and adults from low-income families to enroll in skills development courses.

Somrudi (28) works as a volunteer in one of the rural hospitals. She once tried to write a support application for low-income women in her community who were looking for funding to start a business and generate additional income during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite being enthusiastic and willing to help, Somrudi lacked the skills to complete the document. The prospects for women in the community, and indeed her own, began to look bleak to her.

It was Somrudi who decided to take part in the Accelerating Thailand project, a public-private partnership initiative with the participation of Microsoft Thailand, the Thai government, UNESCO in Bangkok and other organizations. This project aims to teach adults and youth how to use computers and other technical skills

During the course, Somrudi learned how to write project proposals and other documentation. “The staff complimented me on my self-approval of the budget,” she smiles, speaking of a task she had not been able to complete before.

In addition to Somrudi, more than 100,000 people took part in the project. Nearly 23,000 former members of Accelerating Thailand subsequently reported an improvement in their personal and professional status.

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Poor eyesight is not an obstacle to gaining knowledge

Pictured: Rafat’s teachers are trying to create the most comfortable conditions for his education.

“My teachers were able to teach me how to read and write so that I didn’t overexert myself,” says Rafat.

Rafat, a slightly awkward nine-year-old boy from Syria, had to overcome many difficulties in order to learn to read and write. He and his family were forced to leave their home due to the outbreak of the conflict. They were in the status of displaced persons for two years, and all this time the boy could not attend school.

But then a training center opened in their area, supported by UNICEF and Education Cannot Wait, the UN’s global fund for providing education during emergencies and protracted crises.

It was not easy for Rafat to return to school because of his poor eyesight, he was constantly bullied. However, he did not give up. Thanks to the classes he received at the center, Rafat regained his confidence. In addition, the center picked up suitable glasses for the boy to make it more convenient for him to practice.

“In class, I learned how important education is for my future and how it will help me succeed in life,” Rafat says emphatically.

Read Rafat’s story on the UNICEF MENA website.

Make a decision to study further

Pictured: Hamid, aged 23 (second from left), and the rest of the first group of electrical students at a vocational training center in Faye (Northern Chad).

Due to the lack of training and the slow development of the labor market, young people in northern Chad feel they have no choice but to leave the country in search of better opportunities.

Hamid (23) left school at 16 to move to Libya with his friends. After four failed attempts, he changed his mind and decided to stay in Chad. But he could no longer go back to school, he was “too many years old.”

Unable to continue his schooling, the young man decided to study electrical engineering as part of a vocational training program in the northern city of Faya. The program is jointly implemented by IOM and WFP with financial support from the UN Peacebuilding Fund.