Educator Reception at Brown University by Matt Nink on Jan 11, '12 
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d Brown University will host a free program reception for all interested schools to learn about GYLI programs, the Brown Leadership Institute, and Brown's Choices Curriculum. These programs can fit together to create a comprehensive global leadership and citizenship program for schools that will impact both students and teachers. Please click below to see the many programs anXI Scope Front Page Article by Matt Nink on Dec 13, '11
AYLP Reunion Entertainment and Dinner by Matt Nink on Dec 1, '11
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AYLP Reunion in Milwaukee Almost here by Matt Nink on Nov 29, '11
Freeport, Illnois Recognition by Matt Nink on Nov 18, '11
www.journalstandard.com/opinions/guestcolumns/x1872803895/News-Views-Tying-the-knot-in-Milwaukee
AYLP Reunion in Milwaukee by Samantha Colas on Nov 18, '11
Looking forward to making the AYLP Reunion unforgettable. The reunion will take place on December 3rd in Milwaukee. More details to follow soon....!!
Kudos to Students in Kenosha, WI! by Matt Nink on Nov 17, '11
These teens participated in the Costa Rica and Panama program with GYLI this year and are now using the valuable skills they learned during the program to assist with sustainable agriculture. Some of the agriculture practices they helped facilitate will benefit the community as a whole.
Congratulations :D
Iraq Youths to Present Public Forum in Boston August 15, 2011 by Matt Nink on Aug 11, '11
Iraqi youths to present public forum At Tufts
on Monday, August 15th
Monday, August 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Cabor 206 of the The Fletcher School at Tufts University
(160 Packard Avenue, Medford).You are invited to attend a panel discussion with participants in the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program, a month-long opportunity for high-school age Iraqi students to develop their understanding of civic involvement, leadership, and cross-cultural communication,sponsored by the US Embassyin Baghdad. The 12 students will share reflections on their week at World Learning’s SIT Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont, their two weeks of activities in the Boston area, and their experiences as young people growing up in Iraq.
The public forum will be a panel discussion that highlights the youths’ perspectives on the current situation in Iraq, as well as their experience here in the United States. The students will present for 30 minutes, and then initiate a question and answer, town-hall style session.
The Iraq Young Leaders Exchange Program in Boston is organized by Global Youth Leadership Institute (www.gyli.org), a local non-profit organization, while the overall program is administered by World Learning (www.worldlearning.org), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C.
Please contact Matt Nink or John Schilder of GYLI-414.290.4142 or Laura Ingalls at World Learning 202.464.6973.
Please forward this announcement to colleagues and friends
who might be interested in attending.
New: Teacher Program in Costa Rica in March 2011 by Matt Nink on Jan 4, '11
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Announcing a Global Education Program for Teachers: Teaching from a Global Perspective
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Mission: Global Youth Leadership Institute delivers transformative educational programs that foster global pluralism, collaborative leadership, and environmental care and that help students and teachers become fully engaged citizens of the world.
Global Education in the Classroom: Teaching from a Global Perspective
Dates: March 20-25, 2011
Location: EARTH University in Costa Rica-8,000 acre campus with working banana plantation, dairy farm, rainforest trails and beautiful learning spaces.
Cost: 1500.00** (USD) This cost includes meals and lodging. It does not include transportation to and from EARTH University. (SEE below for a special deal--to get 2 teachers for price of 1!)
Highlights: o Interaction with teachers & students at UWC, University for Peace, and EARTH University o A series of interactive & experiential sessions on planning and teaching for a global curriculum o A set of programs on Costa Rican history, culture, and environment o Sharing of best practices for global education in the classroom from guest speakers, participants, and GYLI staff & board members.
Who should attend: Heads of school, division heads, administrators, trustees, teachers, global educators, NGO's working on global education, parents, school leaders, educational policy makers, and those interested in global education.
Program Details: Sunday, March 20 (Day 1)-arrive San Jose - Opening Session @ Hotel
3pm: Welcome to Costa Rica
Monday, March 21 (Day 2)-United World College and University for Peace, San Jose
Tuesday, March 22 (Day 3)-National Park & EARTH University
Wednesday, March 23 (Day 4)-EARTH University
Thursday, March 24 (Day 5)-Return to San Jose
Friday, March 25 (Day 6) - Departure Transportation to San Jose Airport Depart for home
Speakers, Presenters, and Coordinators Speaker--Dr. Lupita Chaves Salas, Dean of the School of Education, University of Costa Rica. Dr. Salas focuses on interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching with the support of new technologies and international cooperation. She was formerly the Director of the Institute of Research on Education at the University of Costa Rica. Coordinator--Kim Bouldin-Jones Kim Bouldin-Jones is a teacher and member of the counseling department at John Burroughs School in St. Louis, MO. She works in global disease prevention and education which has taken her from South America to Africa where she works with both government and non- government organizations to combat many health related issues, including HIV, Malaria and TB. Kim recently received the Health-Care Hero award in public policy from Anthem/Blue Cross and the St.Louis Business Journal. Kim also serves as the Chair of the board of directors for the Global Youth Leadership Institute. and has been a part of GYLI since 2003. Coordinator--John Strudwick A native of the United Kingdom, John Strudwick was appointed Head of School at Lake Forest Academy in July 2001 after 24 years of teaching, including 17 years at Philips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, as a teacher, dean, coach, and dorm parent. His educational background is in economics and education, with a B.Sc. from the London School of Economics, a PGCE from Oxford University, an M.A. from Queen's University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. He has been a member of the GYLI board of directors since 2006. Coordinator--Marines Fonseca Originally from San Jose, Costa Rica, Marines has been the Director of International Programs for GYLI since May of 2010. Prior to that she worked as an economist, stock broker, researcher, and teacher of economics in San Jose, Costa Rica. She taught for 2 years at the United World College of Costa Rica, and brings that experience of multi- cultural and environmental education to GYLI. Marines believes in serving her community and acts on that belief having worked for women's and girls empowerment with former sex workers in San Jose, and volunteering for local faith-based groups in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She will be attending Barcelona Graduate School of Economics in the fall of 2011 to pursue a master's degree in applied economics, specifically in finance, international trade and economic development. We will also have speakers from EARTH University, the UN Universsity of Peace (San Jose) and United World College, Costa Rica.
***Spepcial Pricing until January 31--Two teachers for price of One. Through the generous donation of Jim Stuart 2 teachers can attend the program for $1500.00 or 4 for $3000.00
About GYLI: Global Youth Leadership Institute is a recognized leader in dynamic programs for middle and high school students and teachers. We work withschools and organizations to offer leadership training, community service projects and summer institutes that transform individuals and communities.
See our website here: www.gyli.org
Please contact us if you have any questions:
Matt Nink, Executive Director: mnink@gyli.org Marnies Fonseca, Director of International Programs: mfonseca@gyli.org |
Need Host Families in Boston & Milwaukee for Iraqi Youth in August by Matt Nink on Jan 4, '11
This is a great opportunity to build peaceful, positive relationships with young citizens from Iraq. If you are interested in hosting or want more details, please contact the GYLI office at 414-290-8142 or e-mail GYLI Executive Director, Matt Nink at mnink@gyli.org or Marinés Fonseca at mfonseca@gyli.org
You can access the application to host one or more students at this link here - Host Family Application
See the expectations of host families here - Host Family Expectations
Please return completed applications March 1, 2011!!!
Last updated on May 18, 2011 - 8:59 PM
GYLI Awarded US State Dept Grant for Costa Rica/Panama by Matt Nink on Jan 4, '11
The program, American Youth Leadership Program, will focus on world food systems and environemental sustainaibility. "This is a great chance for us to expand the work we have been doing in Costa Rica since 2005," said GYLI Executive Director Matt Nink.
Read more here: uploads/content/AYLP Press Release 9-2-2010.doc
Religious Pluralism Workshop in Nashville - March 5-6 by Jesse Blom on Jan 15, '10
Click here to see a promotional flyer for the event.
Click here for a detailed information sheet.
Contact GYLI Assistant Director Jesse Blom at jblom@gyli.org or call the GYLI office at 414.290.8142 with any questions or to enroll in the workshop!!
Last updated on Jan 15, 2010 - 3:55 PM
GYLI Co-Hosts Global Education Workshop In Dallas by Matt Nink on Dec 7, '09
Matt Nink, Imroz, and Kim Bouldin-Jones presented at a one-day conference on Global Education for educators at Ursuline Academy in Dallas, TX on November 23, 2009. (Also pictured are Betty Bougeois--Principal, and Cecilia Nipp--Dean of Diversity and Global Education at Ursuline)
The workshop was attended by teachers and administrators from Ursuline Academy, Hockaday School, St. Alcuin Montessori School, Parish Episcopal School, and Cistercian School. The day was led off by Cecilia Nipp, Director of Diversity and Global Education (DOGE) at Ursuline. After she told the story of Global Education at UA, Cecilia showed some great photos of the recent UA exchange with its sister school in Brazil. Cecilia also used two videos from the ASIA society to really build the case for Global Education at US independent schools. Matt and Imroz gave an overview of GYLI--complete with a short sequence of games and discussion. We were again surprised by how willing participants were to sing, play tag and move around. Adults, just like kids, are ready for new kinds of learning after years of sitting and taking notes!
Kim Bouldin-Jones, GYLI board member and coordinator, was also on hand to help teachers and administrators design ways to transfer the learning from the workshop back into their own schools. Kim also showed some photos and video from a hospital project she is working on in Ethiopia. This provides a great example of moving from global thinking to taking global action.
The setting for this workshop was the brand New French Family Center for Math, Science and Technology at Ursuline, which is being considered for LEED Gold Certification. This offered a great context for us to be sustainable, not just talk about it.
Look for future 1-day workshops by GYLI at Ursuline and other schools around the country, as we work to help public schools, private schools and international schools develop global competency.
Last updated on Dec 10, 2009 - 1:40 PM
GYLI 2010 dates!!! by Jesse Blom on Oct 16, '09
GYLI Faculty Training
Cenacle Conference and Retreat Center - Chicago, IL - April 9-11
1-day training for SIT online graduate course - Chicago, IL - April 9
Middle School Leadership Institute - 2 options!
1) Marin Country Day School - Corte Madera, CA - August 1-5
2) Pine Point School - Stonington, CT - July 30-August 3
High School Year 1 - 3 options!
1) On board the Schooner Denis Sullivan - Milwaukee, WI - June 14-18
2) On board the Schooner Alabama - Martha's Vineyard, MA - June 23-27
3) On board the Schooner Lettie G Howard - Mystic, CT - July 5-9
High School Year 2 - 2 options!*
1) Lama Foundation - Taos, NM - July 7-12
2) Lama Foundation - Taos, NM - July 14-19
*if the first two fill, then we will offer a third program July 21-26
High School Year 3/Institute for Student Leaders - 2 options!
1) ISL India - Mahindra United World College - near Pune, India - June 25 - July 4
2) ISL Costa Rica - EARTH University and United World College - Costa Rica - July 10-19
Last updated on Feb 10, 2010 - 11:29 AM
Jesse presents at GIN--Europe by Jesse Blom on Oct 12, '09
The host school, AISR, did a great job of organizing the two-day conference. Most of the program design, logistics, and organization was performed by the students -- youth leadership in action!!! Other presenters at the conference included a representative from the Port of Rotterdam, which claims to be Europe's largest port, an expert from UNESCO on Transboundary Water Sharing, and a representative from Unilever, a food and consumer goods manufacturer in Rotterdam.
I facilitated a simulation for all the participants - the students had to negotiate how to distribute a limited amount of water resources, which must be shared by various communities, each with different needs. Through this activity, participants had to determine how to resolve the conflict of a water shortage, while some had plenty of water, and others had very little. Of course, the group with the most water didn't want to share any!!!
Thank you very much to AISR for hosting the conference and inviting GYLI to be a part of it!!!!
GYLI presents at the CBC by Matt Nink on Oct 12, '09
GYLI was represented well at the recent Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) in Washington DC. This is one of the largest gatherings of African Americans in the country. Staffers, Matt, Jesse, and Imroz, and board member Kim Bouldin-Jones (see photo) all attended sessions and talked to many, many attendees at the GYLI exhibit booth. The three day event brings together political, business, and non-profit leaders to continue to address some of the biggest challenges we all face.
Matt Nink and Courtney Hurtt (GYLI '06, Michigan State University '11 and GYLI Year Two Coordinator) were named to a panel that spoke at the recent conference. This was a great honor, as the event brings together about 5,000 people from all over the country to address some of our most pressing social problems. Matt and Courtney spoke at the CBC Spouses Event entitled: "Positive Change: How America's Young People Are Moving It Forward." The event was a both the celebration of 3 high school essay contest winners as well as a panel discussion about how young people can spark and sustain civic and community engagement. Drawing from their GYLI experiences, Matt encouraged the youth in attendance to see themselves as leaders NOW, not in some distant future, and Courtney reminded them that no one else was going to pave their way. Courtney spoke about her project in herCBC Picture senior year at Detroit Country Day in which she worked with middle schools students in the inner city of Detroit to help them take and pass the tests to get into the Detroit area Prep schools. "There was no script, or anyone telling me how to do it, so I just had to see this vision through myself," Courtney said. She also spoke about her experiences this past summer working at an AIDS orphanage in South Africa. Matt and Courtney hope to return to the CBC ALC next year to conduct a youth session for the many high school students to attend the event.
Seeds of Compassion in Seattle by Jesse Blom on May 5, '08
What do you get when put 10,000 youth and teachers in the same room with His Holiness the Dalai Lama? Answer: The Seeds of Compassion. This unique event has brought together educators, health care professionals, artists, and activists to address a wide range of issues that in cities and in countries have become urgent. Why would a teacher take a day off of school to bring students to this event? Answer: “I think that this is a chance for students to hear from someone from a very different cultural background, who has a very political agenda, but a very peaceful agenda,” said Ethan Delevan, a technology teacher at Seattle Country Day School. I asked his students why they were there and got a range of answers. Sixth grader Richard Trey said, “Because my school set it up.” But his friend Phillip Grube said, “I would have come anyway, because I know that the Dalai Lama is all about peace. I think that is a very powerful message.” Seattle Country Day, a K-8 independent school in suburban Seattle, has many chances for students to get off campus, such as their “Winterim” program in which students go skiing and participate in a number of other experiential activities.
It is not only independent schools that see the need for students to connect beyond the classroom. Michelle Gangi and David Melby, both 12th graders at Bellevue Public High School, are part of a 2nd level leadership class that is focused on community service and action in the community. They attended the Seeds of Compassion event with a professional journalist and were student bloggers for the event. Melby said the class offers “a chance for me to be involved, but also to get others involved, because we have to recruit other students to take part in the community service, so we affect our school and the community in both directions.” Gangi agreed, “The level one class was great to learn about leadership and discuss it, but this level two class is great because we get to put it into action.” Learn more about the seeds of compassion event and its new models for education, business and government at www.seedsofcompassion.org
Last updated on May 17, 2010 - 4:37 PM