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Healing Classrooms

Posted by Ned Colt on August 17th, 2012
Sitting in on Mohammad’s class, one can see just how engaged his students are. They sit in groups of four, working together to solve a language question. When they need insight from their teacher, Mohammad comes to their desk. He is one of dozens of teachers in the West Bank using the "Healing Classrooms" approach to education. more »
Posted by The.IRC on August 13th, 2012
In the wake of conflicts or disaster, the IRC creates 'healing classrooms' where children can recover, grow and develop. We provide training to teachers so they can better promote the well-being of students. more »
Posted by The.IRC on August 9th, 2012
In countries recovering from war and disaster, the first thing many parents want for their families is for their children to go back to school. Hear from IRC aid workers about how we are making sure kids have safe places to learn. more »

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