el Being a Channel of Hope By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:22:11 +0000 For the first time, the training "Churches, Channels of Hope" on HIV and AIDS was given in Spanish, 2-8 of May, 2011 in Costa Rica. Full Article
el Celebrating Jesus on Cinco de Mayo By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2012 10:57:31 +0000 OM Costa Rica holds a children's celebration dedicated not to the Mexican war victory but to the victory of Jesus. Full Article
el Feliz Navidad! By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:59:10 +0000 OM teams in Costa Rica and El Salvador take Christmas to approximately 2,000 children during the run up to Christmas. Full Article
el Healed to help others By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:42:00 +0000 The experiences of Costa Rican OMer Yamileth Morales have given her God's heart for people isolated by HIV and AIDS. Full Article
el Celebrating Emmanuel, God with us By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:06:09 +0000 OM Costa Rica team members celebrated Emmanuel with their friends in a home for patients suffering from HIV and AIDS. Full Article
el From dancer to trash collector to evangelist By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 23:12:47 +0000 An OM Arts student shares how picking up trash led to sharing the gospel in Israel. Full Article
el Easter celebration brings joy to the poor By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:21:14 +0000 Mercy Teams International and a local church in Phnom Penh bring an Easter celebration to parents and children living in the slum. Full Article
el 'It feels like a family' By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:31:50 +0000 OM MTI workers teach the Bible and foster a growing community of Jesus followers among a group of factory workers with polio. Full Article
el Developing disciples By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:39:01 +0000 OM intentionally disciples Cambodian staff so that they, in turn, can disciple others. Full Article
el 'Believe and go' By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:04:32 +0000 OMer Joelma (Brazil) answers questions about her life and ministry in Cambodia. Full Article
el Broadcasting the gospel to Afghans By www.om.org Published On :: Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:42:40 +0000 Pamir Productions, formed in 1991, passionately uses all forms of media to spread the gospel to Afghans worldwide. Full Article
el Using new technology to share the gospel By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 20:43:01 +0000 When it comes to reaching the least-reached, OM workers are using new technology to make ministry more effective—one byte at a time. Full Article
el Authenticity costs, but it's priceless By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 16:23:24 +0000 "Every time we communicate, there is potential to inform and inspire others for mission. Shall we not then covenant to ‘tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth’?" asks Greg Kernaghan. Full Article
el With vibrant communities, seeing is believing By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:27:01 +0000 "Indeed, there are so many variables as we ‘see’ vibrant communities develop among the least-reached peoples. As we work towards this vision, I nevertheless fall back on the age-old cliché that my father stressed repeatedly: 'We are not called to be successful, but called to be faithful.'" Full Article
el You’re welcome! By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 17:55:46 +0000 "I am reminded that we are called to be hospitable (Romans 12:13) and we demonstrate this by how we welcome new believers and each other," says Heather. "This is easy to do when we all have similar backgrounds and have known each other for years. But as the Church, and our movement, becomes more diverse, do we merely tolerate or do we warmly welcome newcomers?" Full Article
el How to Assess English-Learners' Needs From a Distance? Here's Some Help By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 With schools unable to conduct in-person evaluations, schools must find new ways to determine if students need English-language-learner support services. Full Article Englishlanguagelearners
el English-Learners and Virtual Learning During COVID-19: Will Federal Guidance Help? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 New sheets outlines how districts can support English-learner students, but concedes that "schools may not be able to provide all services in the same manner they are typically provided." Full Article Englishlanguagelearners
el Spanish-Speaking Students Need Support. A New Podcast May Help By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Por Nuestros Niños, an education-focused Spanish-language radio show and podcast, could help families navigate an uncertain return to school. Full Article Englishlanguagelearners
el Teachers, Live Screen Time Is Precious. Use It Well By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Research suggests a way to restructure remote learning to give students what they've been missing, write H. Alix Gallagher and Ben Cottingham. Full Article Classroom+management
el Penn State to celebrate 2024 Indigenous Peoples Day with October events By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:55:00 -0400 Indigenous Peoples Day will be celebrated at Penn State with events on Monday, Oct. 14. The Indigenous Peoples' Student Association and the Indigenous Faculty and Staff Alliance, in partnership with the Office of Educational Equity, Student Affairs, and the Office of the Provost, have coordinated events in recognition and celebration. Full Article
el Shenango Physical Therapist Assistant Club helps medical equipment loan program By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:19:03 -0400 Penn State Shenango Physical Therapist Assistant students and faculty recently volunteered at the Medical Equipment Recycling Program in Farrell. Full Article
el Are Strained Police Relations With Black Teens a Solvable Problem? By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A leadership program for young Black men looks to confront racism in law enforcement. Corey Mitchell explains. Full Article Diversity
el Principals Need Help Building Anti-Racist Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Anti-racist school leadership is about becoming more racially aware and taking action, explains Denisa R. Superville. Full Article Diversity
el Renewed Focus Needed to Help Homeless Students Stay in School, Study Argues By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Disconnections make it tough for homeless students to stay in school, says a new study, which also details the new requirements in the Every Student Succeeds Act that bolster resources for their support. Full Article Dropouts
el 'Night School' Documentary Looks at Adults Seeking an Elusive H.S. Diploma By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The film follows three Indianapolis adults as they seek to overcome obstacles on the path to earning an educational credential that they missed earlier. Full Article Dropouts
el Counselors Blast College Board's Plan to Assign Students a 'Disadvantage' Score By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The College Board's plan to score students' 'level of disadvantage' based on their schools and neighborhoods has some college counselors asking: Will wealthy parents try to game the system? Full Article College+and+career
el Timeline: Party Platforms & Charter Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A look at the two major political parties' platforms since the first charter school law was passed shows how Democrats' positions on school choice have evolved, including increased calls for accountability. Full Article Charter+schools
el Deep Dive: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren on Charter Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Dig into what two leading Democratic presidential candidates have to say in their platforms about charter schools with Education Week's detailed analysis. Full Article Charter+schools
el Dispelling Charter Schools Myths By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Charter+schools
el Texas Cheerleaders Take Religious Message Battle to State Supreme Court By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000 A group of Texas high school cheerleaders filed a petition with the state Supreme Court over an ongoing dispute about the display of banners with religious messages at high school football games. Full Article Lawandcourts
el Parents Sue Little League for Allegedly Ignoring Eligibility Concerns By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000 In the lawsuit, the Chicago-based team's parents allege Little League was aware of potential residency issues, "but chose to ignore and/or deliberately conceal these facts in order to garner higher ratings, publicity, and money." Full Article Lawandcourts
el Beginnings of a church result from relief efforts By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:06:20 +0000 A woman whose home was damaged by the tsunami accepts Christ after witnessing the lives and attitudes of the volunteers working in her house. Full Article
el Rebuilding Japan: A look at OM’s relief effort over the last year By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:41:37 +0000 OM Japan feels honoured to have played a small part in helping bring hope and relief to tsunami survivors. Full Article
el News24 Business | INSIDE LABOUR | Remember the heroes who fought for justice on the rugby field By www.news24.com Published On :: Saturday Nov 04 2023 14:15:36 The combined efforts of trade unions, activists and other heroes over decades paved the way for the glory of the latest Bok win, writes Terry Bell. Full Article
el News24 Business | Sikonathi Mantshantsha | The ANC - and the ANC only - is responsible for the electricity crisis By www.news24.com Published On :: Sunday Nov 19 2023 14:00:39 The ANC is fully and entirely responsible for the crisis of electricity in South Africa for the past 17 years, and electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa knows it, says Sikonathi Mantshantsha. Full Article
el Ministry made of relationships By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:47:36 +0000 For OMers working in Angola, the key to successful ministry has been time investing in relationships. Full Article
el Here's What Works Best in Teacher Professional Development By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 In response to one school district's commitment to professional development, research explores teacher PD best practices and reviews the district's offerings. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el What Other Countries Can Teach the U.S. About Teacher Professional Development By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Countries that score highest on an international measure of student achievement tend to have these three things in common when it comes to professional development for teachers. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el 'It's Not Just Yoga and Nail Paint': Inside the Teacher Self-Care Conference By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The two-day event, now in its third year, offers workshops on mental health and burnout, time-management and goal-setting, and strategies for navigating toxic workplace environments. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el Haves and Have-Nots: We Must Prioritize Outside Professional Development for ALL Teachers By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Many outside PD opportunities still separate the "haves" from the "have-nots" and uphold systemic oppression. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el ASCD's Deborah Delisle to Depart in 2019 By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The resignation of the former U.S. Department of Education staffer, who has led ASCD since mid-2015, follows a long run of membership declines for the organization. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el Teaching in the U.S. Should Be More 'Intellectually Attractive,' Global Expert Says By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A panel of experts—including a national teacher's union president and an official from the Department of Education—discussed how to make teaching a more attractive profession. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el Research Center's Leadership Professional-Development Program Had No Impact. Why? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A recent study found that one organization's instructional-leadership professional development had no impact. Could it be because the topic of instructional leadership needs to be expanded? Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el Putting the 'Professional' Back in Teacher Professional Development By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Teachers are the experts of the classroom, so they should be empowered to lead professional development, educators said at a forum that included the two national teachers' union presidents. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Professional Development? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Quiz yourself: How have educational professional development needs and interests shifted since the start of the pandemic, and how are schools and districts addressing these changes? Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el How to Bring 'Surprise and Delight' to Virtual Teacher Training During COVID-19 By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A Kansas teacher of the year explains her approach to offering super engaging professional development in a virtual setting. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
el In Historic Win, Nationally Recognized Teacher Jahana Hayes Elected to U.S. House By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The 2016 National Teacher of the Year will represent Connecticut’s 5th district, becoming the first African-American woman from the state to serve in Congress. Full Article Elections
el Deep Dive: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren on Charter Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Dig into what two leading Democratic presidential candidates have to say in their platforms about charter schools with Education Week's detailed analysis. Full Article Elections
el How Teacher Strikes Could Factor in 2020 Elections By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The recent Chicago Teachers Union strike drew attention from Democratic presidential candidates in Illinois, a state won by Democrats in the last White House contest. For 2020, it's possible we could see a twist on that story: big-city teacher strikes in states with less predictable outcomes. Full Article Elections
el Endorsements Still Touchy for Teachers' Unions in Presidential Election Season By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Both the AFT and the NEA vowed to engage their members more deeply this year in deciding who to back for the White House. How well have they done? Full Article Elections