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Articles of Interest

The articles listed below have been drawn from the Aga Khan Academies newsletter. They include feature stories and information on aspects of the Aga Khan Academies programme.

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Newsletter – June 2018

Women in construction leadership at Aga Khan Academy Maputo

The most recent phase of construction at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was completed in January 2018 with the opening of the Junior School campus. Fighting stereotypes, it is women who are in leadership roles and key to the construction project's success. There aren't many women in the construction industry in Mozambique in managerial roles, but the team thinks there should be: "As long as the person is qualified and driven, gender does not make a difference."

Capturing the power of young minds to the love of reading

Since the launch of the Aga Khan Academies’ and the Aga Khan Foundation’s Reading for Children initiative in the Kyrgyz Republic, children have made tremendous progress in their reading skills. The impact has been incredibly unique, and the effect on families has been demonstrated by the formation of home libraries and parents devoting more time to their children.

What are you reading?

Summer is around the corner, and that means summer reading is around the corner as well. We asked the Heads of each Aga Khan Academy what they are reading and why they love it.

Newsletter – April 2018

Fighting poverty through sustainable agriculture

Josephine Awino, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, shares her reflections on an intensive training programme for permaculture. She was able to learn first-hand how sustainable agriculture can be used to fight poverty and that permaculture brings people together to practice agriculture that is beneficial to them. This filled Josephine with hope.

Spotlights on Teacher Preparation Programme Interns

Last year, the Aga Khan Academy, International Baccalaureate and University of British Columbia entered a partnership agreement to recognise the Academies’ Teacher Preparation Programme (TPP) in Mombasa, Kenya. The current six TPP interns share their personal stories.

Guest Editorial: Meredith Fenton

Meredith Fenton - the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Director of the International Baccalaureate Program - joins the Academies for a guest editorial. She shares her insights on the Teacher Preparation Programme and the positive potential of UBC's partnership with the Academies.

Newsletter – February 2018

Building a network: The Aga Khan Academy Maputo

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo marked a milestone in January 2018 with the opening of newly-built school facilities. The impact of the new facilities has been "stunning", and the students and staff are delighted. The design of AKA Maputo's new campus reflects both uniquely local elements and is strongly interconnected with the other schools in the network.

Education beyond the classroom: AKA Maputo launches IB MYP

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) was launched at the Maputo Academy this year, training students to engage in their own learning process and empowering them to be inquisitive.

Guest Editorial: Dr Graham Ranger

In our first guest editorial, Academic Director Dr Graham Ranger shares his opinion on the facets of the Academies that are distinctive. He reflects on how the Academies prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

Best 'Future Education Project': Recognising excellence in design

Designs for the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka won the award for best 'Future Education Project' at the World Architecture Festival, recognising its intention for positive social impact.

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