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Students Share Migration Stories

Migrations Unit Authors' Tea | December 9, 2022
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The High Museum Comes to GVP

The High Museum of Art came to GVP this month. As part of a long-term partnership between the two institutions, visiting artist Tanya Aguiñiga came to teach an art class...
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Global Village Welcome Walk 2022

Thank you to our volunteer photographers: Sheena Collett and Niki Murphy.
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Welcome Unit Authors’ Tea 2022

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Noisy Nature: Form Three Students Take An Annual Trip to Len Foote Hike Inn

Nature hikes are not quiet. There’s a lot of noise actually: the fall leaves and dusty rocks crunching underneath sneakers, the rumbling of water bottles and backpacks that move with...
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GVP Founder Suzie Jacobs Volunteers in Math Class

For 13 years, Suzie Jacobs has watched GVP grow and blossom. She is one of the school’s founders. Since 2009, she has contributed to the school’s development. Now, she continues...
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From Volunteer to Lead Math Teacher: Caroline Henry Starts a New Journey at GVP

On her first day of work, Caroline Henry realized she already had a special connection to GVP. Ms. Marjorie, Science Teacher, told Ms. Caroline that she used to be her...
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Fatima Salaam Becomes New Director of Development

We're excited to announce that Fatima Salaam has joined the GVP team as the Director of Development. Fatima Salaam is a leader with a unique background in education, sales, and...
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GVP Gives Food Deliveries to Students and their Families

The work at Global Village Project doesn’t end inside the classroom. Crispin Wilondja, Family & Student Engagement Manager, leads monthly food deliveries for students’ families with bags of fresh fruit,...
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Shine On: Third Year Students Graduate

When girls start school at Global Village Project, they are often more reserserved as they step foot into the newcomer classroom with a mix of new cultures and languages. By...