The one thing that struck me the first day of school was the growth of the students we had last year, not only physical, but the maturity and confidence they had. Quite a few new children were having a hardRead more…
First Weeks in Review
After the first few weeks of school, the kids at Hope Kindergarten are settled in at school. The first few weeks they focused on learning their ABCs and numbers in both English and Arabic. They also were delighted to learn aboutRead more…
The First Week of School
Hope Kindergarten’s new school year sprung into action this week with the return of many familiar smiling faces as well as many new ones. After their first year, the school’s excellent reputation quickly spread and enrollment nearly doubled with 61 students currently attending. The four enthusiastic teachers wereRead more…
Hope Kindergarten, Jericho
OverviewThe West Bank and Gaza, with 43% of the populationunder the age of 15, is an area ravaged by politicalturmoil, widespread poverty, food shortages andinfrastructure destruction. These factors make itdifficult for families to find quality education for theirchildren. Seeds ofRead more…