Fostering a Diverse Educational Experience Among Students Through Sustainable Agriculture: The Case of Esprits Libres School

Project Context Based in Hermel, Bekaa, Esprits Libres (Free Minds) School opens its doors to children from diverse backgrounds and with special needs, who have been excluded from other institutions. Established in 2019 by socio-educational activists, and as rooted in its name, the school’s ethos revolves around cultivating cooperation and democracy among students. Prioritizing values…

Encouraging Independent Learning Through a Flipped Classroom Approach and Digital Literacy – The Case of Al-Baraah School

Project Context  Al-Baraah School, located in Fnaideq, Akkar, is dedicated to providing quality education to around 1,400 students. However, this school, just like many others in Lebanon that are often overlooked, is grappling with a harsh reality. They lack the means and opportunities to help our students develop the critical 21st-century skills needed in today’s…

Boosting Student Motivation and Interest Through Digitized Learning – The Case of École Saint Élie des Pères Carmes

Project Context  École Saint Élie des Pères Carmes is located in an area of Tripoli where many children come from challenging and impoverished backgrounds.  The school team reconnected with its community after a strong focus on the economic deterioration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they identified a problem with students’ interest and success rates…

Modernizing Teaching Techniques with Inquiry Based Learning – The Case of Makassed Abi Bakr El Siddeeq School

Project Context  Situated in the middle of Hamra, a neighborhood in Beirut, Makassed Abi Bakr El Siddeeq School welcomes 225 students daily and offers them the opportunity to learn with a group of educators who believe in the utmost potential of their students.  They believe that the students deserve an excellent education, reigned by 21st-century…