Four years ago, I wrote to this group after the 2016 election results, remembering Barack Obama’s words about the audacity of hope. I talked about the choice I made in the midst of the chaos, to be thankful to President Obama for his time serving our country, and thankful that we could bear witness to a peaceful transition of power from two diametrically different people.
Read MoreFour years ago, on Election Eve, I shared a podcast I had heard called “One Vote”, by Radiolab. In an election that has become increasingly complex – facing a global pandemic, issues with mail-in ballots and the post office, and voter suppression across the country – I came back to this episode to remind myself of the power and privilege of each vote.
Read MoreWith the election in the US just over a week away, I thought I would highlight some voting history and stories for inspiration.
Read MoreEarlier this year, Sir Ken Robinson – a British author and speaker – died due to cancer. I first was introduced to him through TED Talks – which first became available online in 2006 – and his was the first TED Talk I’d ever seen. His talk “Do schools kill creativity?” is still the most viewed TED talk in history
Read MoreWe’ve been reading Shel Silverstein a ton with our children lately. Born in the 1930s, Silverstein wore many hats – poet, author, musician, cartoonist, screenwriter – but he is most known for his timeless children’s books.
Read MoreAt Impact Network, last week was our second full week back in school since March. For the first time, we saw our familiar students’ faces, our teachers engaging with their scholars, and our management team back in the field.
Read More“The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out.” -- Bill Gates
Read MoreLike many, I entered the weekend saddened by the news that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Friday from complications due to cancer. Justice Ginsburg was an Associate Justice of the highest court in the land from 1993 until her dying day, a feminist icon who paved the path for equality during her time at the ACLU.
Read MoreThis week as we celebrate World Literacy Day, we want to celebrate Frederick Douglass, the American abolitionist, orator, and writer. Once you learn to read, you will be forever free” -- Frederick Douglass
Read MoreThis month is the anniversary of the death of Ayodele Awojobi, a Nigerian academic, author, inventor and activist who died in September of 1984.
Read MoreThe Spaghetti Tower Design Challenge, created by Peter Skillman, is a test of teamwork and who can build the tallest structure. You might be surprised to learn which group of people performed the best: business school students, engineers, other university students, or kindergarteners? Read more to find out!
Read More“Everyone has a role to play in helping their community. It doesn’t matter how big or small it is. If you have the passion, the network, and the energy, you can change lives.” -Abdullahi Mire. This week’s blog is about the necessary adaptation to the pandemic and how we can better support the educational ecosystem.
Read MoreSamuel Shawa, originally hired as a Data Coordinator, now manages Impact Network’s Human Resources. He discusses his journey to HR and the skills that he has acquired along the way. Samuel is open and adaptable to new learning opportunities and plans to continually develop his professional abilities.
Read MoreFannie Lou Hamer, one of the most powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movements, fought for the rights of Black Americans and created more economic opportunities for Black Americans. Read more about a woman that you may not have learned about in your formal education.
Read MoreRemembering the “Conscience of Congress”, Civil Rights activist and one of the 13 original Freedom Riders, Congressman John Lewis. Read about the “good trouble” that John Lewis believed was necessary, his hopes for young activists, and a future America.
Read MoreNoah Mwale, our Education Programme Officer for Katete, wrote about an initiative that began when Impact schools were still open. This initiative, Let’s Read Zambia, aims to improve the reading outcomes for students from early childhood to grade four.
Read MoreOur teachers are ensuring that students are staying connected to learning through various means and they are learning and growing professionally. Learn more about our teachers’ work throughout COVID-19 from Annabelle Hardy, our Director of Academics!
Read MoreThis weekend is a rare long weekend for both our US and Zambia team members – Heroes’ Day and Unity Day in Zambia the Fourth of July here in the US. Read about Alexander Grey Zulu, a freedom fighter born in Chipata, Zambia.
Read MoreRead Busiwa’s and Ethel’s first and lasting impressions on adapting to the Impact Network team, both of which were hired in late 2019; Busiwa as an Administrative Support Officer and Ethel as a Data Monitoring Officer!
Read MoreRuby Bridges was the first African-American child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South, after the famous Brown vs. Board of Education ruling.
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