Students Drawing Together Toward Peace: A Creative Approach to Conflict Education
In our Literacy Amidst Violent Conflict (LAVC) program, we recently tried an activity that allowed students to explore the differences in their communities and imagine ways to live together in harmony. It was an...
International Women’s Day with COEC Model Schools, Samaru Kataf Kaduna
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we’re excited to highlight the incredible work of our students at COEC Model Schools in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna. Recently, our students created inspiring posters advocating for girls' education, drawing...
Helping Students Dream Big: Literacy Amidst Violent Conflict in Action
At COEC Model Schools, we’re doing something different. Teachers and students are asking tough questions and reimagining what learning means for children in rural communities that often get left behind. In northwest Nigeria, where...
Teaching Tough Topics: How Literature Can Help Students Navigate Social Realities
Let’s face it—talking to students about social realities can feel daunting. Many schools and educators shy away from these conversations, fearing they might be seen as “too political.” But the truth is, our lives...