Only two weeks left to apply for the 2012 WISE Awards

Until May 31, 2012, applications can be submitted for the 2012 WISE Awards. 

WISE invites project holders in any sector and at any level of education to submit applications which demonstrate the quality and impact of their activities in accordance with the criteria stated in the regulations. 

WISE Haiti Task Force Supports Innovative Projects

This year the WISE Haiti Task Force has created a partnership with FOKAL (the Open Society Foundation of Haiti), an organization led by former Haitian Prime Minister, Michèle Pierre-Louis.

Recognition for Indian WISE Awards Finalist

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, visited young school children benefiting from the ‘Teach for India’ project in New Delhi.

Just a Few Days Left to Submit a Nomination for the WISE Prize for Education

Until March 31, 2012, nominations can be submitted for the 2012 WISE Prize for Education. Nominations are invited from individuals and institutions with a demonstrable commitment to education, such as universities, schools, colleges, teachers’ organizations, research facilities, international organizations, governments, the media and private corporations.

2009 WISE Awards Winner the Self-Sufficient School Welcomes Haitian Students

Haiti, Two Years After: Twenty Best Practices to Help Rebuild the Education System

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti. WISE responded to the disaster with the creation of the WISE Haiti Task Force, which was announced at the 2010 WISE Summit.

Meet WISE Awards Winners and the Author of the WISE Book. LWF 12 - January 25-26, London

This year WISE is taking part in Learning Without Frontiers (LWF), January 25-26, in London. This leading UK event examines new innovative approaches to learning. WISE has invited inspirational people, to its booth at LWF, to share best practices and explain how to bring positive change to teaching and learning.

Listen to 3 Inspiring Presentations from:

WISE Builds Bridges with International Events

WISE is taking part in Learning Without Frontiers (LWF), January 25-26, 2012, Olympia National Hall, London.
 

Find Inspiration from Best Practices, Watch the Interviews with the 2011 WISE Awards Winners

Looking Ahead: New Projects for WISE in 2012

The closing plenary session of the 2011 Summit looked forward to the year ahead. 

The session began with a panel discussion between Mr. Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia, Prof. Dr. Fasli Jalal, former Vice-Minister of National Education of Indonesia, Michele Pierre-Louis, President, Fokal Foundation; former Prime Minister of Haiti; and Sara Buhmaid from Learners’ Voice. 

The panel discussion was followed by a speech from the first WISE Prize Laureate Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder and Chairperson, BRAC, Bangladesh.