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Yale Young African Scholars: Theru’s Experience
Just as most of us have had to adjust ourselves to these uncertain times, YYAS (Yale Young African Scholars) has not been an exception. YYAS – was supposed to be my opportunity to meet other Africans who are passionate about our continent as well as their respective countries, and to
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The Journey To Nova Pioneer
My journey and decision to enroll my son Yasin at Nova Pioneer was not an easy one, for lack of better words, I would say it all started in earnest. Assessing some of the traditional factors a lot of families I know consider as metrics in selecting High Schools it
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Impact of Virtual Learning On My Students
I love teaching because I am helping shape the life of a learner. Watching my learners accomplish milestones is always rewarding to me. Some of the accomplishments include: seeing a child learn a routine to a point where I don’t have to give reminders, watching a once reserved child stand
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Yale Young Global Scholars: Ryan’s Experience
My friend John Nderitu a classmate, a brother and my final roommate at Nova Pioneer took a moment to share with me all the memories he had at the Yale Young Global Scholars, YYGS program that he was fortunate enough to attend in June-July of 2019 and I couldn’t help
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What We’ve Learnt From Our Parents During Quarantine
This lockdown period was unexpected, unprecedented and for many, unfortunate. But through this period our parents, each in their own way have allowed for us to learn far and beyond that which we learn on our daily zoom calls. Below are some invaluable lessons my friends and I have learnt
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Yale Young Global Scholars: Serena’s Experience
COVID-19 pandemic brought the education sector and many other annual programs across the world to a stand still. With time, we have had to learn to adapt to the changes and embrace technology to achieve our daily work and educational expectations. Throughout this period, our students have demonstrated to be
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Staying home: Every day is a pleasant surprise
It is exactly four months to the day since the first case of COVID-19 was announced in Kenya. Within 48 hours, the Government had announced the closure of all schools – post haste. Many employers also required staff to work remotely, so there we were, all suddenly thrown into the
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How Teens Can Identify Their Strengths
We all have unique strengths, which ought to be utilized to achieve specific goals in this life. Having strengths is one thing, identifying them and utilizing the strengths is the real deal. There’s a need to identify one’s strengths to enable them to live authentic lives and to fulfill their
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Happy Birthday Nova Pioneer- Today We Are Six
On July 7th 2014, 20 teammates and 30 students gathered for the Pioneer Winter Programme. There were two programmes: we welcomed 15 Grade 00-1 “Young Pioneers”, and 15 Grade 6-8 “Pioneer Innovators”. It was the first time teammates and students would come together to do what we do: grow innovators