Jan 01 2010
Best Wishes for 2010 from the Project
Best wishes for a peaceful 2010 from the Pakistani Educational Leadership Project. Special thanks to the Project’s 120 alumni, institutional stakeholders and colleagues for their dedication to Pakistan’s students. Project alumni and their institutions represent seeds of change and seeds of hope in educational initiatives. They are the faces, voices and stories of challenges and successes throughout the country – in urban centers, rural areas, and near the borders with Afghanistan, Iran and India.
Alumni have reported sharing Project training with over 100, 000 of their colleagues and students. The statistical outcomes result from implementation of activities in Pakistan developed during the Project’s intensive institutes at Plymouth State University. But most importantly, building relationships is at the core. The Project has been funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Citizen Exchanges since 2003. The cross-cultural and -educational exchange component is the essence of the Project. Pakistanis and Americans have shared experiences and formed friendships that transcend boundaries.
With planning underway for the 2010 institute and follow-on activities in Pakistan, the focus will continue on science education and educational leadership. Each institute examines issues from different perspectives for continuing professional development enrichment in Pakistan. Many factors shape the curriculum, including Ministry of Education goals and alumni advice. The 2010 institute will explore ethics and advocacy in educational leadership and environmental education.
The rigorous merit based nomination and selection process soon will be underway in Pakistan, facilitated by the Project’s in-country service provider, Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi. It also will be assisted by Departments of Education and educational institutions. The Project, its Pakistani alumni, Plymouth State University’s staff and faculty, and New Hampshire’s Lakes Region communities look forward to welcoming more Pakistani educational leaders as guests, colleagues and friends.
