Inquiry-Centered Learning

Collects and reports on educational outcomes from CLEC programs, including data showing 92% of students demonstrated improved academic performance, 97% student engagement, 95% increased interest in studying, and 100% pass rate on ICT exams at specific campuses.

Designs, builds, and operates Collaborative Learning Environment Centers (CLECs) in rural and underserved areas of Nepal, integrating digital infrastructure, internet connectivity, and interactive learning tools into classrooms to improve educational outcomes. The organization supports 20 active CLECs across 10 regional hubs in 4 provinces, including installations in high schools, ward offices, and rural campuses, with evidence of enhanced student engagement, academic performance, and teacher effectiveness.

Organizes annual Donor's Journey trips to Nepal, managing logistics, itineraries, cultural experiences, and accommodations to immerse donors in the organization’s work, including visits to CLEC-equipped schools and interactions with students, teachers, and rural communities.

Delivers digital literacy, computer science education, and skills development programs for students and teachers in rural Nepal. This includes teaching coding, web development, and digital creation to high school students, as well as training over 54 teachers in collaborative ICT teaching methods and facilitating workshops on AI in education and collaborative tools.

Conducts ongoing evaluations of educational programs and their impact on student achievement and participates in school-based decision-making processes.

Provides research-based literacy instruction using Heggerty and Fundations curricula to build decoding and spelling skills in early elementary grades.

Provides science education that builds on student curiosity and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards to support inquiry-based learning.

Uses the Wit & Wisdom curriculum to engage students in rich texts for vocabulary and knowledge development across grades K–5.

Provides art programs where children engage in drawing, painting, collage, clay molding, and sculpting, with an emphasis on creative process, experimentation, and personal expression.

Runs a Theatre Club with rehearsals twice a week after school and once during recess, including auditions requiring solo performances and short dance routines, with seasonal eligibility by grade level.

Functions as a public elementary school serving students in New York City, delivering comprehensive instruction across core and arts subjects.

Organizes field trips to history and cultural institutions in New York City to extend social studies learning beyond the classroom.

Implements Investigations in Number, Data, and Space 3rd Edition for mathematics instruction, emphasizing collaborative and hands-on learning experiences.

Leads the Parent-Teacher Association with co-presidents and hosts recurring monthly in-person and virtual meetings to support student education and foster collaborative school culture.

Operates as an official IB World School with full accreditation in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), supporting a globally recognized curriculum framework.

Automatically includes all families with enrolled students as members of the PTA to foster inclusive community participation.

Conducts mandated façade repairs and upgrades to the building envelope as part of a multi-year accessibility project.

Provides professional development sessions for school staff focused on implementing and advancing the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) curriculum.