es Media for minority languages By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:41:50 +0000 Graphic designers, translators and distributors from 130 organisations meet to develop media for minority languages in Eurasia. Full Article
es OM EAST and local partners raise a banner in Roma villages By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:35:19 +0000 This summer nearly 1,000 Roma children in Roma villages throughout Central and Eastern Europe heard the Gospel. Full Article
es Building bridges in Graz By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 02:40:38 +0000 OM Austria has worked with immigrants for 10 years in the "Building Bridges" Team. In 2016, the team will begin working with refugees in Graz. Full Article
es Turkey outreach with OM Building Bridges By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 01:57:01 +0000 The OM Austria Building Bridges team gains valuable experience during a short term trip to Turkey. Full Article
es Building bridges with "Building Bridges" By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Jan 2017 01:13:55 +0000 Short-termer Elizabeth from the USA shares some of her experiences working with the Building Bridges Team in Linz, Austria for a month. Full Article
es OM reaches out to victims landslide Costa Rica By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:15:02 +0000 Over twenty people have been killed in a landslide in Costa Rica, due to heavy rainfall in the Central American country. The disaster caused huge damage in both in the Pacific coast and in a suburb of the capital San José. Together with local churches, OM Costa Rica is organising help for families who lost their homes. Full Article
es Joy during the Festival of Smiles 2011 By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:27:28 +0000 More than 800 children were impacted by the Festival of Smiles 2011 that took place in the indigenous community of Talamanca, Costa Rica. Full Article
es 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
es Families receive medical aid and Jesus' love By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:34:36 +0000 OM Costa Rica has been hoping to initiate a sponsorship programme in the indigenous reservation of Talamanca. Now, they’re finally starting to see it happen. Full Article
es A hope-filled desert town By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:59:47 +0000 Valverde Vega Sarchí is filled with sadness after suffering a 7.9 earthquake in September, but even amidst the sadness are a few smiles. Full Article
es Festival of Smiles: a fountain of gladness By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:07:43 +0000 OM Costa Rica team members and volunteers share in the joy of giving more than 1,000 indigenous children a dream Christmas. Full Article
es OM brings love to indigenous communities By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:03:12 +0000 OM Costa Rica brings the Festival of Smiles to the Cabécares and Bribri communities in Talamanca, Limón, to give gifts and God’s love to the children. Full Article
es Small groups impact communities By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:10:54 +0000 Participants of OM Costa Rica's Pearl Process programme start their own small groups to impact more women in high-risk communities. Full Article
es Fruits of the harvest By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:45:05 +0000 Meet Linda Villanueva, the first missionary sent out from the rural area of Talamanca, Costa Rica. Full Article
es New lives, new legacy By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 23:53:27 +0000 Three children are named after OM team members who have left an impact on one woman's life. Full Article
es English classes provide a way By www.om.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Sep 2017 15:24:59 +0000 OM MTI shares the love of Jesus and empowers children and families in Cambodia through English classes that prepare students for future employment. Full Article
es 'I have nothing, except Jesus' By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:19:24 +0000 A family of 10 in Cambodia experience God's love through the provision of a new home. Full Article
es 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
es The hands and feet of Jesus By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:09:58 +0000 OM makes a difference in Cambodian slums by providing physical aid and sharing the Word of God. Full Article
es Presence of Christ in a dark place By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 08:56:23 +0000 Abuse, alcohol, drugs, gangs and poverty are the daily realities for many in the slums. Many arrive at OM MTI looking for food, safety, conversation, advise and help. Full Article
es Bored, Stressed, Tired: Unpacking Teenagers' Emotions About High School By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 At first glance, it could seem that teenagers just really, really hate high school. But Yale researchers found deeper student engagement issues. Full Article Highschools
es Which High School Sports Pose the Greatest Risk for Coronavirus Spread? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Football, wrestling and competitive cheer pose a high risk for COVID-19 spread, while swimming and golf are at the low end of the risk scale developed by a national panel. Full Article Highschools
es Planting churches through sports By www.om.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2017 06:17:44 +0000 From surf towns in Portugal to small communities in Zambia, God is using sports to break down barriers and bring people together in fellowship with Him. Full Article
es 'What are these weird women doing here?' By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 12:30:59 +0000 Anna and Sarah knock boldly on brothel doors in Central Europe, requesting permission to speak to the ladies inside. Full Article
es Freedom for captives By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:31:24 +0000 At the heart of missions lies a passion for justice. In every community in which OM is involved, working for justice for the oppressed and vulnerable is part of ministry. Full Article
es 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
es 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
es Vibrancy comes from the Word of God By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:31:35 +0000 OM Ministry Leader, Lenna Lidstone, discusses how to use Discovery Bible Studies to see vibrant communities of Jesus Followers among the least reached. Full Article
es Some States' Share of Federal Teacher Funds Will Shrink Under ESSA By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 The change to the Title II program will benefit Southern states, while Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania, among others, will see their allocations shrink. Full Article Federalpolicy
es Sen. Dick Durbin Reintroduces Federal Youth-Concussion Legislation By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 On Thursday, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced legislation that would establish a national standard for youth-concussion treatment and prevention. Full Article Federalpolicy
es Betsy DeVos Stresses That She Supports 'Great Public Schools' (Video) By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently spoke at Council of the Great City Schools annual legislative and policy conference in Washington, D.C. Here are some of her remarks. Full Article Federalpolicy
es Ed. Dept. Says States Must Update Teacher-Distribution Plans By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000 The Education Department wants states to re-submit "equity plans" to ensure that effective teachers are matched with disadvantaged and minority students. Full Article Federalpolicy
es DeVos May Bypass Congress to Get Rid of the Office for English-Learners. Can She? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The answer is unclear but "the threat is real," English-language-learner advocacy groups say. The advocates say the Education Department has evaded their questions about the future of the office of English-language acquisition. Full Article Federalpolicy
es As Trump Weighs Fate of Immigrant Students, Schools Ponder Their Roles By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 While President Donald Trump signed executive orders this week that could have widespread impact on immigrant communities, many in K-12 education await word on his decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Full Article Federalpolicy
es Federal Teacher-Quality Funds Spread Too Thinly, Brief Argues By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 A report suggests that the $2.5 billion program should focus more on continuous improvement than on scattershot activities. Full Article Federalpolicy
es Reporters Answer Key Questions About ESSA (Video) By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 After a day of ESSA discussion as part of Education Week's "Keys to ESSA Readiness" online event, Lisa Stark, Catherine Gewertz, and Alyson Klein provide key takeaways. Full Article Federalpolicy
es Bill Goodling, Influential U.S. House Republican on Education, Dies at 89 By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The former teacher, principal, and school superintendent became one of the most influential members of Congress on education policy during his 13 terms in the House. Full Article Federalpolicy
es What Does Trump's Proposed Budget Mean for Schools? (Video) By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000 In this Facebook Live discussion, Education Week reporters Alyson Klein and Andrew Ujifusa discuss President Trump's budget, and what it means for public education. Full Article Federalpolicy
es Title IX Rule Details How K-12 Schools Must Address Sexual Harassment, Assault By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Education Department outlines when and how schools must respond to reports of sexual assault and harassment under the Trump administration's interpretation of Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination. Full Article Federalpolicy
es Strategies for Online Instruction By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Six educators share tips for teaching virtually, including making time to connect personally with each student and emphasizing collaborative work. Full Article Business+tech+innovation
es Congressional Pressure on Big Tech: 4 Takeaways for K-12 Leaders By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Congress grilled the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google about "pandemic profiteering," anti-competitive practices, and the flow of misinformation about COVID-19. Full Article Business+tech+innovation
es Early-Childhood Research Needs an Update By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Without rigorous research that accurately reflects the current population, early education won't deliver for all students, write two education researchers. Full Article Earlychildhood
es What Early-Childhood Accountability Can Learn From K-12's Mistakes By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Education needs to stop going around in circles, writes Stanford’s Thomas S. Dee. Full Article Earlychildhood
es Literacy-Rich Preschool Classrooms Key to Early Reading By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Expert says labels, books, and writing centers all help with skill development Full Article Earlychildhood
es Babies as Young as 12 Months Get Nearly an Hour of Screen Time a Day, Study Finds By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Babies as young as 12 months are exposed to nearly an hour a day of screen time, despite warnings from pediatricians to avoid digital media exposure for children under a year and a half, according to a new analysis. Full Article Earlychildhood
es Federal Study Tests Early-Grade Math Programs By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The largest experiment to date comparing commercial math curricula gives a slight edge to two popular programs. Full Article Earlychildhood
es 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
es Violence Confines U.S. Education Dept. Employees in Iraq By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Two U.S. Department of Education employees have been detailed to Iraq’s education team, but their work has been inhibited while they are holed up for safety reasons. Full Article E+Learning
es A Question of Effectiveness By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Twenty years and billions of dollars since the first personal computers were plugged into the nation's schools, policymakers and the public are finally starting to demand evidence that their investments in education technology have been worthwhile. Full Article E+Learning
es West Virginia By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2005 00:00:00 +0000 West Virginia has a new champion for distance learning: first lady Gayle Manchin. Full Article E+Learning