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BECE–CSSPS brouhaha heats up! NPP National Communications Team Member Aaron Asiedu-Antwi takes on the government and the leadership of the Education Ministry, accuses them of incompetence and failing Ghanaian students.

Deputy Governor Gloria McField Nixon used her first Public Accounts appearance to accept that Government has fallen short on follow through with recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General and the Public Accounts Committee. She says a new central tracker shows eighty five of one hundred thirty nine recommendations assessed as done, forty in progress, and eleven formally refused.The Office of the Premier gets new leadership next month. Premier Andre Ebanks has appointed Dr. Karie Bergstrom as his Chief of Staff, effective the first of October. She holds a Doctor of Education Ministry degree along with human resources and business continuity credentials. Executive Advisor Juliet DuFeu coordinates the office in the meantime.Fewer jobs on offer across the islands. Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman counted more than seventeen hundred positions advertised in August, down from about twenty one hundred in July. Construction carried more than twenty percent of those openings, while only thirty two postings came from the public sector.

“President Mahama deliberately sent Haruna Iddrisu to the Education Ministry to set him up for failure. The ongoing CSSPS crisis shows that all is not well at the ministry, yet the government is doing little to help him resolve the situation.” - Collins Owusu Amankwah, Former MP for Manhyia North

Officials sacked the boards of two former charter schools because of problems including growing debt at one and an illegal Board of Trustees at the other. The issues were cited in documents released under the Official Information Act detailing why the Education Ministry appointed commissioners at sister schools the West Auckland and South Auckland middle schools earlier this year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Over 54,000 BECE candidates who failed to secure SHS placement after obtaining Grade 9 in English or Mathematics have been clarified not to be disqualified. The Education Ministry says they can access SHS through self-placement

Nearly a week after the Syrian Democratic Forces agreed to dissolve, the consequences are beginning to take shape for Syria's Kurds and neighbouring Turkey. As the former US-backed force is absorbed into the Syrian state, questions remain over what the country's Kurds have secured in return – from language and political rights to protections for women – and what the end of more than a decade of Kurdish-led autonomy means for Turkey's own conflict with Kurdish militants. SDF leader Mazloum Abdi announced the force's dissolution last Tuesday, saying its fighters would be integrated into the Syrian army. At its height, the predominantly Kurdish force numbered around 100,000 fighters and controlled nearly a fifth of Syrian territory in the northeast, including major oil fields and fertile land. Under SDF rule, Kurds gained cultural and political rights denied to them under previous governments in Damascus. “It means the end of Kurdish autonomy. After more than one decade of freedom, now they are under the control of Damascus,” said Syria expert Fabrice Balanche of Lyon University, who frequently visited the region. Kurdish rights “There are no guarantees for the Kurdish language because it's just a presidential decree: ‘let the Kurds use their language and teach Kurdish in schools,' but there is nothing in the constitution,” Balanche said. The decree, issued by President Ahmed al-Sharaa in January, recognised Kurdish as a national language and allowed it to be taught in schools in areas with significant Kurdish populations. It also restored citizenship to Kurds who had been left stateless under measures stemming from a controversial 1962 census and made Nowruz, the Kurdish New Year festival, an official national holiday. The Education Ministry followed up on 27 August with rules providing for three Kurdish-language classes a week in public and private schools in areas with significant Kurdish populations, with marks counting towards pupils' final grades. ‘Words and promises not enough' as Syria's Kurds face uncertain future Abdi was also appointed as an adviser to al-Sharaa on Friday, days after announcing the SDF's dissolution. It remains unclear whether the role will be more than ceremonial. But questions remain over what the end of the Kurdish-led administration will mean for women. The SDF and affiliated institutions used a system in which governing bodies were jointly headed by a man and a woman. “During these 10 years of autonomy, men and women were equal,” Balanche said. “In the region's administration. It was always a co-presidency. In Raqqah, for example, the mayor was Leyla Mustafa, a woman, and the co-president was a man. Now that is no longer the case.” Balanche also said the change could threaten restrictions on polygamy introduced under the Kurdish-led administration. Another unresolved question is what will happen to female SDF fighters as the force is absorbed into Syria's armed forces, which currently have no female troops. Shifting alliances For years, the SDF was Washington's main partner on the ground in Syria in the fight against the Islamic State group. But its position weakened as the United States built closer relations with Syria's new rulers. A Syrian government offensive in January seized large areas held by the SDF and pushed the Kurdish-led force back into negotiations over integration with Damascus. Washington, meanwhile, has increasingly embraced al-Sharaa's government, dismantling broad sanctions against Syria in 2025 and last week removing the country from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. Turkey has emerged as one of al-Sharaa's main foreign allies and has long pressed for the SDF to disarm and integrate into the Syrian state. Ankara considers the SDF a terrorist organisation linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which launched an insurgency against the Turkish state in 1984. The SDF has rejected Turkey's claim that it is an extension of the PKK. A year after Assad's fall, Syrian hopes for transitional justice are fading The United States and European Union designate the PKK as a terrorist organisation, but not the SDF. Turkey has carried out several cross-border military operations against the SDF in northern Syria since 2016 and still has thousands of troops stationed in the country. Ankara says those forces will remain until the security threats it faces have been eliminated. The SDF's dissolution therefore achieves a longstanding Turkish objective in Syria. Turkey's ruling AK Party welcomed the move last week as an important step towards strengthening Syria's unity. “Stability in Syria means Turkey perhaps being able to divert some of the resources it's been spending on counterterrorism into other areas of its defense that are absolutely necessary at a time like this, a time of regional turmoil,” said Turkey expert Asli Aydintasbas of the Washington-based Brookings Institution. Turkey's Kurdish conflict The SDF's dissolution could also remove an obstacle to the fragile peace process between Ankara and the PKK. The process is intended to end the PKK's decades-long armed campaign against the Turkish state through the group's disarmament and dissolution. Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan called on the group to disarm and disband in February 2025, and the PKK announced three months later that it would do so. A group of militants symbolically burned their weapons at a ceremony in northern Iraq in July 2025. Turkey's parliament passed a law in August establishing a legal framework for the PKK's disbandment. Kurdish politicians have said broader democratic and legal reforms will also be needed for lasting peace. Macron to become first Western European leader to visit post-Assad Syria For Ankara, however, the process does not stop at Turkey's borders. It has repeatedly insisted that the SDF must also dissolve, because it regards the Syrian force as part of the same militant movement as the PKK. The SDF has disputed that characterisation, with Abdi saying in 2025 that the PKK's decision to disarm did not apply to his forces in Syria. The dismantling of groups Ankara regards as PKK affiliates across the region is essential to the process, said Middle East expert Serhan Afacan of Istanbul's Marmara University. “The PKK should not exist anywhere in the region. This is what Ankara has been saying for more than a year,” Afacan said. “If there is going to be any kind of peace process or reconciliation, the PKK is not supposed to exist anywhere in this region, in Turkey, in Iran, in Iraq, Syria.”

The Education Ministry has commissioned consultants to report on the effectiveness of teacher education and graduates' readiness to work in classrooms. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

For the first time, school cooks, cleaners and security guards will receive their salaries during the month of August. The Education Ministry says the payment, scheduled for the end of August alongside civil servants' salaries, will provide greater financial stability for these workers and their families during a period that was traditionally unpaid.

The number of teens leaving school with no qualifications is much higher than officially stated. RNZ found nearly one-in-five school leavers last year - more than 13,000 individuals - did not have any qualifications. That is well above the 10,500 the Education Ministry reported in July. RNZ's education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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A science teacher at St Patrick's College in Wellington says he is moving to make sure all assessments are done in the classroom under supervision, to combat AI. The strategy comes as the Education Review Office today released a report saying AI is becoming part of everyday life and schools want more formal guidance from the Education Ministry. 

A new report by the Education Review Office says generative AI is becoming part of every day school life but three quarters of schools want more guidance from the Education Ministry. ERO Chief Review Officer David Ferguson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

From a Cabinet reshuffle placing Pralhad Joshi at the helm of the Education Ministry, and escalating tensions in West Asia threatening energy supplies, to a proposed overhaul of the US H-1B visa system and fresh tariff pressures on India's gems and jewellery exports, here are the key developments across policy, geopolitics, immigration and trade. Get today's top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

A new report by the Education Ministry shows more tertiary students than ever have been working while studying and most had better pass rates than the ones who didn't work. The report said that in 2024, students in low-intensity work had a course completion rate of 88 percent while those in moderate-intensity work had a slightly lower pass rate. Meanwhile, those who did not work at all had the same pass rate as those in high-intensity work - about 83 percent. Victoria University Students Association Engagement Vice President Aidan Donoghue says this is surprising - and he'd be interested into a deeper dive on these stats. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Seymour says the Auditor General's report on the Healthy School Lunches programme is one half of the story. Only 50% of last year's lunches complied with Education Ministry nutrition standards, and the Auditor General also took aim at safety issues, contingency planning and rollout. The Associate Education Minister claims the report's driven by former lunch providers upset about changes to the scheme. Seymour told Mike Hosking that the report doesn't compare the quality of the programme before and after he took over. He says they've been very critical in various ways, and he's happy to answer their criticism, but they haven't evaluated the whole programme. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unveiling the Programme for Education, Realignment and Transformation (PERT) backed by the Caribbean Development Bank, the government commits to structuralizing specialized training modules for differently abled youth and guaranteeing free pre-schooling island-wide.

Teacher trainers are worried by the rise of scripted lessons for teaching subjects like maths and reading. They say the practice undermines good teaching. The Education Ministry says there is no requirement for schools to use scripts. education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

In the headlines: Government condemns gender-based violence and calls for national unity against crime, and Education Ministry expands school counselling services to strengthen mental health support. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

The Ministry of Education has told schools receiving free lunches to not let children take home leftover meals. The Ministry has cited food safety concerns - and says uneaten meals should be returned to the supplier to avoid extra risks. Hora Hora school principal Pat Newman says his school's seen no incidents of any students getting ill from leftover food. "There's no proof - the only lunches that anyone's gotten ill from is the ones that were supplied from the Ministry in the first place. We actually take better care." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Ministry will help 65 schools cover the bill for cleaning up asbestos-contaminated sand last year. Principal of May Road School in Auckland's Mt Roskill Lynda Stuart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu reviews new policies enacted by China's Education Ministry aimed at reducing excess stress and pressure among primary and secondary school students. Next, Miles looks into China's campaign of transnational repression and coercion against human rights advocates and legal experts with familial ties to members of ethnic minority groups living in China. Finally, Miles discusses the recent political purge of Politburo member and former Xinjiang chief, Ma Xingrui, as the third such purge in recent months related to China's aerospace program. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future. 

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Many schools are at logger-heads with the Education Ministry over whether induction days for new students count as an official school day. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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A new Education Ministry policy bans smartphone use in Israeli elementary schools during school hours. The ministry said the policy is aimed at reducing distractions and strengthening children's social and emotional skills. Dr. Asher Weller, Academic Director of the Youth Addiction Division at the Israel Center on Addiction and Mental Health, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the impact of screen use on children. (Photo: Shutterstock. Inset: Courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Ministry is questioned in PAC about its use of emergency procurement procedures to refurbish the George Hicks Campus; and Heroes Day Celebrationsare on Monday with a focus on Physical Infrastructure.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 18 December 2025, we're finally seeing those much talked about green shoots in the economy. Brad Olsen speaks to Ryan Bridge as GDP grew 1.1% in the third quarter of the year. The Education Ministry is shutting down Gloriavale's school. Gloriavale leavers lawyer Brian Henry says it's the right thing to do - but where are the more than 100 Gloriavale kids going to learn come January? Netball NZ's boss Jennie Wyllie has called it quits - former Silver Fern Marg Foster says this should just be the start of a leadership overhaul. Plus, the Huddle debates whether the economy has finally hit turned around and whether Netball's board should take more accountability. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A professor is questioning the results of a school maths trial the Education Minister has called groundbreaking. Massey University Professor Jodie Hunter, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

東京・浅草の浅草寺で、着物を着て写真撮影する中国人観光客、１５日、台東区【北京時事】中国教育省は１６日、日本留学を計画する際に慎重に判断するよう国民に注意喚起した。 China's Education Ministry on Sunday issued a notice urging the country's citizens to think carefully if they plan to study in Japan.

"Disgusted, absolutely ridiculous and past being disappointed". Those are just some of the reaction from Principals and teachers to the government's proposed primary school curriculum. The overnight publication of draft curriculums for six learning areas and recent changes to the already-published maths and English curriculums have prompted a virtual revolt by the Principals Federation. It says it does not trust the Education Ministry or Education Minister, Erica Stanford. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Ministry of Education has clarified that the use of the mother tongue as the medium of instruction in Ghanaian schools applies only from Kindergarten to Primary Three (Lower Primary), and not across all basic school levels

Ministry of Education has extended the operations of the National Resolution Centre at the GNAT Hall in Accra by one more week to resolve outstanding issues related to school placements

Teacher unions and the Principals Federation are worried non-disclosure agreements are stifling genuine consultation over school reforms. They say the agreements create an unprecedented level of secrecy over important changes like new curriculums. The Education Ministry says it is standard practice. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Towards the end of August, secondary school outdoor education teachers were told that the course would be removed from the Education Ministry's general subject list as part of the government's proposed replacement of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). As a result of being excluded from the list of general subjects, outdoor education, which provides direct training and pathways for students looking to enter conservation, environmental science and outdoor tourism careers, would be included in the list of vocational subjects, meaning that the course curriculum would be designed by the Industry Skills Boards instead of the Ministry of Education, stripping schools of the flexibility in designing the curriculum and removing pathways to higher education for students. For this week's Get Action! Wednesday Wire host Oto spoke with Fiona McDonald from Education Outdoors New Zealand to discuss a petition of hers calling on the ministry of education to keep outdoor education in the list of secondary school general subjects. If you'd like to sign this petition, you can find it here:

진행자: 간형우, Devin WhitingSeoul approves LG plan to open first company-run graduate school기사 요약: 교육부가 국내 최초로 LG AI 대학원에 사내 대학원 공식 인가를 내주며, 미래 핵심 산업인 인공지능 분야 인재 확보와 역량 강화를 본격적으로 추진한다.[1] South Korea will see its first-ever corporate-run graduate school this fall, as the Education Ministry announced Sunday that it has approved LG's application to establish the LG AI Graduate School, set to officially open on Sept. 30.corporate-run: 기업이 운영하는set to: ~할 예정인[2] The school will be operated by LG's Management Development Institute AI Research Center in Magok-dong, western Seoul. It will begin recruiting 30 master's students in artificial intelligence this month and start classes in March next year.operate: 작동하다recruit: 모집하다[3] Once enrolled, students will pursue coursework equivalent to that of a traditional graduate program and will be granted accredited degrees recognized as equal to those from conventional universities.pursue: 추구하다accredited: 승인된conventional: 평범한[4] Prior to the Education Ministry's approval, companies had only been able to run in-house colleges offering education equivalent to undergraduate-level programs, with degrees validated by the ministry.in-house: 내부의validate: 입증하다기사 원문: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10560287

It's the half-way point of a 10-year spurt in student numbers and the Education Ministry has added less than half the extra classrooms and schools it said would be needed in high-growth areas. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Parents say the Education Ministry's clarification of what counts as being open for instruction shows some schools have been getting it wrong for years. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more.

Outdoor education, amongst other subjects, may be dropped from the Education Ministry's general subject list under proposed changes to NCEA. Mt Aspiring College Principal Nicola Jacobson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, the Justice Select Committee has recommended a referendum is held to decide if New Zealand should switch to four-year parliamentary terms; Outdoor education, amongst other subjects, may be dropped from the Education Ministry's general subject list under proposed changes to NCEA; The Trump administration's tariffs on New Zealand have left small Kiwi exporters under pressure and out of pocket; Humanitarian groups say the number of people in Gaza trapped in famine will escalate if there isn't an immediate ceasefire; An investigation by Queensland police has resulted in Kiwis international Brandon Smith being charged with drug and betting offences.

The Education Ministry suspects some schools have been opening for fewer days than legally required and it is preparing a crackdown. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.

Education Minister Erica Stanford has been accused of overstepping the mark by excluding most Māori words from future books in a series for five year olds. An Education Ministry document shows Stanford made the decision in October last year because she was worried Māori words, apart from characters' names, would confuse learner readers using the ministry's Ready to Read Phonics Plus series. Schools did not know about the edict until RNZ broke the news today. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Literacy experts are challenging the Education Ministry's reason for discontinuing a junior reader that contains six Māori words. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

How good is the school system? According to an internal Education Ministry document it's only "fair" and we've been pretending that it's "great". Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.

Worried secondary principals are heading for a clash with the Education Ministry over an apparently simple question - when is a school open and when is it closed? Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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Pushing to prosecute parents of chronically truant kids is a pointless exercise according to one school principal. Associate Education Minister David Seymour is leading the government charge to get more kids back in class. He's announced the Education Ministry is proactively contacting schools and attendance officers to make sure parents of chronically absent students are referred to them for possible prosecution. Rangiora High School Principal Bruce Kearney spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Education Ministry has appointed a Kings Counsel to hunt the source of a series of leaks to RNZ. The ministry wrote to RNZ to share an internal message announcing the investigation by Michael Heron KC. It also invited RNZ to meet with Mr Heron - an invitation we've refused. This happened just hours after we revealed that a Public Service Commission push to stop leaks was itself leaked to RNZ. John Gerritsen is our education correspondent.

In this episode of Simple Faith, host Rusty George sits down with David Shivers, Associate Pastor of Local & Global Outreach at Prestonwood Baptist Church. With over 22 years of ministry experience, David brings a wealth of wisdom and insight into the heart of serving both locally and globally. He shares about his journey from a standout basketball player in Boerne, Texas, to serving in one of the largest and most dynamic churches in the country, where he helps lead efforts to make an impact for Christ.David also combines his love of sports with his passion for ministry, having served as a chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys and now with the Dallas Mavericks. As he works toward a Doctorate in Education Ministry, David's unique perspective on faith, sports, and outreach is sure to inspire and challenge listeners. Tune in for a conversation that blends simple faith with a heart for making a difference in the world.david shivers social media:X: x.comhttps://x.comDavid Shivers (@dshiv_7) / XChurch Website: Prestonwood Baptist Churchhttps://prestonwood.orgDavid Shivers

"As we give them opportunity to look outside themselves and help them understand that, oh, there's more to life than the inward focus, there can also be this beautiful space of outward focus." -Justin Powell   Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila! Today, host Kristen Olson sits down with Justin Powell, executive director of Youthlinc, a Utah-based organization dedicated to developing lifetime humanitarians through local and international service projects. Learn about their impactful nine-month service year program, the new community center, and strategic international partnerships. Justin shares his journey from volunteer to leader and discusses the crucial role of service in mental health and community building. Discover how Youthlinc is shaping the future of humanitarian work, their goals for expansion, and exciting opportunities like their upcoming Friends and Family trips to Fiji and beyond. Whether you're interested in volunteerism, non-profit operations, or making a positive impact, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspirational stories. Tune in and find out how you can get involved! Thanks to our sponsors Lux Neuro and Declan James Watches for their support. Let's dive in! Time Stamps: 00:00 Fitness Fundraiser and Neurofeedback Sponsor 03:38 "From Volunteer to Program Leader" 07:20 "Local and Global Service Initiative" 12:43 Youth Training Center Expansion 15:59 Fundraising: Donations, Grants, and Drives 18:03 Conflicted Life Choices 20:39 Youth Program Sparks Personal Growth 24:20 "Life Skills Through Sports" 28:26 Partnership with Fiji's Education Ministry 31:17 Building Effective NGO Partnerships 34:26 Fostering Honest International Collaboration 36:36 Shifting Perspectives in Youth 40:03 Collaborative Competition for Growth 44:39 Learning and Self-Discovery Journey 47:56 Board's Role in Youth Link's Direction 50:43 Explore Our Nonprofit Initiatives 53:13 Subscribe to Turmeric and Tequila Justin Powell, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Justin has been involved with Youthlinc since 2008 when he joined the Thailand team as a mentor.  Since then, he has been on a total of 19 Youthlinc trips, including a multi-time team leader to Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Rwanda, Peru, Kenya, Fiji, Cuba, and Madagascar.  He has lived abroad for several years, including Australia, South Korea, Egypt, and Vietnam. He started Youthlinc's Global Community Leadership program in 2017 in partnership with Utah State University and Utah Valley University, to integrate in Youthlinc's community-engaged service model with the academic backgrounds of professors to organize and run study abroad trips for upper division credit.  Through this program, Justin has been able to develop additional partnerships in Rwanda, Colombia, Cuba, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Cambodia, Kenya, Peru, and Fiji.  Justinwas selected by the Board or Directors to become Executive Director in 2016 when our Founder, Judy Zone, retired after 17 years. Before becoming the Executive Director, he was Real Life Director and International Service Director at Youthlinc and a high school teacher for language arts, social studies, economics, and business management. In 2023, Justin was named the Citizen Diplomat of the Year by US Global Ties, the country's oldest and largest citizen diplomacy network, due to her personal and professional dedication to building a more peaceful, prosperous world through international exchange and by engaging himself and others in citizen-related work in foreign policy. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Millcreek, having served as club president, foundation chair, service chair, and held a district role as Rotaract chair. Justin has an International Business degree from Westminster College, an English degree from the University of Utah, and a Master's of Teaching degree from Westminster College.   Youthlinc: Youthlinc is a Utah based non-profit offering five core initiatives to achieve our mission, which is to create lifetime humanitarians. The Service Year provides a structured yearlong curriculum requiring 80 hours of local service per participant and monthly meetings where students are mentored to take leadership roles in service activities at our international sites. We partner with Rotary Clubs, the University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, businesses, and private individuals who provide sponsorships for students to participate. Each year 300+ students from Utah participate in the Service Year, along with 70+ returning alum leaders, and 80+ adult professionals serving as mentors. Each year, students provide over 22,000 hours of local service in a variety of service sites. Since the inception of the program, over 4,000 Youthlinc students have contributed more than 300,000 hours of service in Utah. Real Life is our afterschool program which serves 400 refugee, immigrant and low socio-economic youth at 14 locations. From September through May, high school and college students, under the guidance of our Real-Life Program Directors and interns, plan and implement a curriculum of life skills, including financial literacy, social and emotional health, nutrition, communication, job and college readiness, civic engagement, and cultural exchange. This program provides additional leadership opportunities to high school and college volunteers, as well as valuable learning, acculturation, and mentoring for at-risk youth. 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