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Teacher Feature: Mr.Bundu
Empowering Children School is blessed to have amazing, hardworking, dedicated teachers. This month our featured teacher is Abdul Rahman Bundu. Despite facing challenges himself, Mr. Bundu is determined to give his students a better life by providing them with the best education he can. Abdul Bundu rides his bicycle 8 miles each way, every day,…
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Newton’s Christmas Celebration
Students and parents at Empowering Children School in Newton Village had a Christmas potluck. Many children had speaking parts, impressing parents with their English skills. The evening’s festivities included music and dancing. Thanks to the gift of an anonymous donor, the children were treated to a very nice party. Parents, staff, and students enjoyed…
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Meet A Sixth Grader, Abu Sesay
For Abu Sesay, who lives in Newton Village, attending Empowering Children School is life-changing. Before this, receiving an education had not been possible for him, just like his parents and grandparents. Without the ability to read and write, there are few employment opportunities and no chance to change their circumstances. Families are caught in an…