It wasn’t until two weeks ago that I saw women playing soccer for the first time. Now, I’m not the biggest soccer fan, but when the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNST) achieved their glorious victory over the Netherlands, I did my due diligence to post it all over social media (in true Millennial fashion).
Read MoreThere is an old saying "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy". Learners are not machines, they can lose focus and concentration if extracurricular activities are not incorporated.
Read MoreOn June 18, we had the incredible opportunity of hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at the recently constructed classroom block at Kanyelele. The much-needed structure was one of three made possible by a grant from the Bayer Fund, with the other two located at Joel and Chadzuma schools.
Read MoreAs an educationalist I am continuously exploring how to improve literacy levels in schools. I wake up in the morning and endlessly ponder what Impact Network can do to ensure that our students are given the best opportunities of learning how to read.
Read MoreLast month, while I tried to follow the NBA championships from Zambia (hurray Raptors!) – I was also captivated by another championship.
Read MoreIn the same way that iron sharpen iron, teacher sharpens teacher – these are the words we live by every term during week 7. Teachers gather to sharpen their skills and their peers’ skills to improve lesson delivery.
Read MoreI often lose sight of the bigger picture while going about the business of our work; when I walk into a classroom, I miss the tens of curious, smiling faces for the rigorous inspection of lesson plans, classroom management and time on task.
Read MoreIt’s the beginning of June which means graduation season is wrapping up in the U.S. We’ve taken graduation to a whole new level here -- there are tons of first and last day of school photos flooding social media and every grade now has a graduation
Read MoreFor a few years now, Impact Network has been thinking about what happens to our students as they enter grade 1. For almost the entire class, it’s their first time being in school. They are learning how to hold a pencil, mastering the fine motor skills necessary to write the letter “A”, and learning the alphabet.
Read MoreAs some of you know, a few weeks ago I became an American citizen (don’t worry, I still have my Canadian passport just in case!).
Read MoreFour years ago this month, famed mathematician John Nash was killed along with his wife Alicia Lopez-Harrison de Larde, in a car accident in New Jersey.
Read MoreAs some of you know, I recently got to (finally!) see the Broadway production of Hamilton. As anyone who has seen it can attest – it’s incredible.
Read MoreOver the past several weeks, I have been fortunate enough to speak with some members of the team at Impact Network. I spoke with Hope Zimba, our Education Program Officer in Sinda-Petauke; Lweendo Maanya, our Head of Operations in Katete; Karly Southworth, our Director of Operations; and Felicia Dahlquist, the Director of Academics and Evaluation.
Read MoreThree years ago yesterday, the legendary artist Prince died of a fentanyl overdose in his home – the prolific singer, songwriter and innovator was beloved for his varied and funky music, and extravagant stage presence.
Read MoreIn February 2019, Impact Network in partnership with FSDZ and Mwabu/iSchool conducted a pilot study on financial literacy with grade 7 pupils at Joel, grade 10 pupils at Chimutende and NetGirls women in Dole community. The objective of the pilot was to test out the materials to be used in the larger project on financial literacy.
Read MoreRecently, a Kenyan teacher named Peter Tabichi made the headlines and won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize, awarded by the Varkey Foundation. Tabichi teaches in a small village called Pwani in Kenya, at a school called the Keriko Secondary School.
Read MoreLiteracy Day is an exciting day, which allows our learners in grades 1 to 3 to showcase their literacy levels to their parents and guardians. Parents come to school with their children to meet the teachers, engage in lessons, and see their children participate in educational activities.
Read MoreIn February of 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships, and earned the title of the greatest basketball player of all time. At 6 ft 6 inches, MJ joined the Bulls in 1984, and quickly became a fan favorite, known for his incredible leaping ability and scoring.
Read MoreLast month, one of the most incredulous stories I read was about a third grader – Tanitoluwa Adewumi. Adewumi is an 8-year-old, who arrived to New York City a year ago, after fleeing Nigeria. He just won his age group at the New York State chess championship.
Read MoreFamed Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci once said that “water is the driving force of all nature.” Like many of da Vinci’s designs and inventions, this quote rings just as true today as it did in the 15th century.
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