- Carolyn A. Miller Elementary School
=Background=
The
Carolyn A. Miller Elementary School serves the poorest children in theLiberian refugee community inGhana . The mission of the school is to offer aneducation to every child who cannot afford one. The vision of the Carolyn A. Miller Elementary School is to transform each disadvantaged child of today into a leader of tomorrow.The school not only provides students with a solid academic foundation in a wide range of essential subjects, but also helps them become responsible and productive members of the Liberian community. This is done by teaching critical skills in conflict resolution, problem solving and peacebuilding.
The
faculty encourage and welcome international organizations, volunteers and donors to assist in this critical work - together they can shape the lives and futures of Liberian children, and, through them, the future of Liberia. [ [http://www.refugeeschool.blogspot.com/ Carolyn A. Miller Elementary School] .]Mission
The local population has been greatly affected by the Liberian civil war, HIV/AIDS and poverty. The school gives the poorest children in the community sound academic instruction and helps them understand the importance of education, and the role it will play in their future. Children are equipped with vital life skills in the classroom and encouraged to develop the moral values of responsibility and dignity. Strong after-school programs help the children discover their unique talents and gifts, and learn how they can be useful in the future.
In
Africa , most primary schools require children to pay fees for instruction, uniforms, books and materials. Even modest school fees are beyond the reach of some children living at Buduburam Refugee Settlement. The school's founders saw that, because of these obstacles, hundreds of primary school age children were not receiving an education. They resolved to found a school that would be completely free, and provide a competitive and well-rounded education for disadvantaged youth. [ [http://www.teachers.tv/video/5455 Inspirations - A West African Story] .]Students at Carolyn A. Miller Elementary are provided with uniforms, books, classroom supplies, and quality instructors. They are also given personalized and individualized academic attention during and after school. The staff are committed to ensuring that each child learns and grows to the his or her full potential at Carolyn A. Miller Elementary. [ [http://www.refugeeschool.blogspot.com/ Carolyn A. Miller Elementary School] .]
External links
* [http://www.teachers.tv/video/5455 Inspirations - A West African Story]
* [http://www.refugeeschool.blogspot.com/ Carolyn A. Miller Elementary School Homepage]
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
