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This is where we share what's shaping Teach For Armenia in real time: stories from Teacher Leaders and students, updates from classrooms and communities across the country, organizational announcements, and reflections on education, leadership, and nation-building in Armenia.
From Coaching to LeadershipThrough the National Leadership Program (NLP), we recruit and support exceptional university graduates and professionals, empowering them to teach in underserved communities while cultivating the...Read articleThe Role of Data in Education (PART 2)Developing students’ social-emotional and leadership competencies has become a priority for modern education systems around the world. A student’s growth can no longer be measured by academic...Read articleThe Role of Data in Education (Part 1)The article presents the importance of data-driven decision-making in the context of effectively organizing and improving general education, based on the approaches, achievements, and existing...Read articleMENTAL ARITHMETIC EXPANDS ACROSS REGIONSThe 'Mental Arithmetic Expands Across Regions' initiative has emerged as a striking example of self-organization and the effective implementation of programs by the growing community of...Read articleLearning from Teach For Armenia to Promote Systemic TransformationThrough collaborative efforts with the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Education...Read articleTEACH FOR ARMENIA AND ZANGAK PUBLISHING HOUSE HAVE UNITED THEIR EFFORTSIn a concerted effort aimed at improving the educational landscape within communities, Teach For Armenia and Zangak Publishing House have forged a partnership to promote reading in primary schools.Read articleA YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION AND ACHIEVEMENT: KAITS SOCIAL INNOVATION INCUBATORKaits Social Innovation Incubator, an integral component of Teach For Armenia, provides a unique platform for its Alumni-Ambassadors and second-year Teacher Leaders.Read articleADVENTURES IN SHENAVANOn August 10th, I was able to witness what Teach For Armenia has done for the students all over Armenia by visiting Shenavan Basic School in the mountains of Lori.Read articleTOWARDS A GREENER VISIONWith the theme "Towards a Greener Vision, Towards a Greener Vision" Tumanyan Secondary School warmly hosted the Teach For Armenia educational foundation.Read articleEDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES: TEACH FOR ARMENIA'S RESILIENCE AMIDST ARTSAKH'S BLOCKADETeach For Armenia Teacher Leader Samvel Tavadyan left the capital of Artsakh, Stepanakert, on December 12, 2022, to teach in the Mets Shen community.Read articleDISCOVER THE PROJECTS OF OUR ALUMNI-AMBASSADORS AT SEVAN STARTUP SUMMIT 2023Havasar is an educational foundation with a mission to provide equal educational opportunities for all by creating an inclusive society.Read articleFROM VILLAGE TO VILLAGE - PART 5In recent times, particularly in the aftermath of the war, I embarked on a journey to visit the last remaining villages of Armenia: those situated on the very edge of its borders.Read articleLEARNING FROM TEACH FOR ARMENIA TO PROMOTE SYSTEMIC TRANSFORMATIONThrough collaborative efforts with the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Education.Read articleNEW OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS IN HATIS VILLAGECan you hear the sound of the breeze rustling through the leaves of trees and the sweet scent of freshly cut grass? For the students of Hatis village in the Kotayk Region of Armenia...Read articleCAROL ASLANIAN IMPACTFUL VISIT TO ZOLAKAR SECONDARY SCHOOLOn June 7, a much-anticipated meeting took place at Secondary School Number 2 in the Zolakar community. The school's staff and students warmly welcomed Carol Aslanian...Read articleFROM VILLAGE TO VILLAGE - PART 4It was our second attempt to reach Tatev, but our first try had ended in disappointment. The road was completely impassable due to thick fog and icy conditions.Read articleMAYRENIK SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPOn April 14th, Mayrenik school championship was held in the Armavir region. Four communities, namely Getashen, Vanand, Bagaran, and Khushakert, participated in the competition.Read articleA JOYOUS CELEBRATION OF BOOKS IN GEGHARKUNIK REGIONOn March 22, something special happened in the schools of the Drakhtik, Jil, and Shoghakat communities of the Gegharkunik region as children were presented with a large number of books.Read articleVILLAGE TO VILLAGE: REFLECTIONS FROM SYUNIK - PART 3In a series of three blogs, Tatev captures the thoughts and feelings of people in Syunik’s borderline communities. Tsav village was the third and final stop on Tatev and Lilit’s road trip.Read articleVILLAGE TO VILLAGE: REFLECTIONS FROM SYUNIK - PART 2Natalie Kochunts is a 7th generation Teach For Armenia Teacher Leader in Tasik village. The village is named tas, or bowl in Armenian, because of its shape.Read articleVILLAGE TO VILLAGE: REFLECTIONS FROM SYUNIK - PART 1The drive from Yerevan to Aghitu village in the Syunik region is about four hours. Aghitu Secondary School is situated in front of the village hospital.Read articleHUMANITARIAN CRISIS AND CHILDREN'S RIGHTSSince December 12th, 2022, Azerbaijan has blocked the Goris-Stepanakert road, which is the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia. As a result, 120,000 people have been isolated...Read articleARMENIA'S PROMISE FORUMOn October 24th, Armenia's Promise Forum took place at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles, California!Read articleFORUM405: EXECUTIVE SUMMARYHow do we spark an Armenian renaissance through educational innovation and leadership?Read article