Welcome to the 2019 Academic Year!
Hello to all the instructors, activists, students, parents, community members, and scholars,
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday full of rest and relaxation mixed in with plenty of hard work, as it is hard to believe another academic year is here. The start of school is always full of mixed emotions. For example, on the first day of school, millions of students everywhere strap on their backpacks with a certain level of eagerness, excitement, and, well, a bit of nervousness too. In some ways, each student’s backpack serves as a metaphor for all the knowledge, cultural wealth, and above all, endless dreams that each student brings as he or she enters the classroom doors for the first time.
As instructors, of course, our backpacks (or briefcases for some!) are full too -- full of research proposals, ideas, books, lesson plans, and busy agendas. And, of course, the New Year brings a sense of anticipation for each of us, too, as we also attempt to empty out our backpacks and briefcases for one reason: the pursuit of educational equity. At KIVI, we are very much looking forward to doing our best to put theory into action and make a difference in education.
What always remains consistent, even as we gear up for the new year, is the fact that numerous hands on projects are already underway – and remember, it is the hands on that drives KIVI and is at the heart of what we do and why we do it. We plan to continue advancing the interests of the disenfranchised through community and student-driven yet rigorous hands on research that illustrate the brilliance of youth. Hands on aside, we are actively filling our calendar with presentations, and conferences, so make sure to stay connected to all our social media channels. Above all, thank you for your continued support of KIVI -- and for helping to create a more just and equitable society through critical hands on experience in education. Just remember it is a collective effort to make change within this beautiful struggle, but, together we truly can create a difference in the lives of our youth.
Coming full circle, it is our job as instructors and researchers to make sure students' knowledge is utilized in each classroom and that every student has a chance to achieve at high levels – and empty out that backpack full of hopes and dreams. Last year was certainly a trying year, but we cannot let the current injustices cloud our vision for the future. Without further ado, welcome back to Institute – it is time to get to work!
Sincerely,
Vocational registrar
Hello to all the instructors, activists, students, parents, community members, and scholars,
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday full of rest and relaxation mixed in with plenty of hard work, as it is hard to believe another academic year is here. The start of school is always full of mixed emotions. For example, on the first day of school, millions of students everywhere strap on their backpacks with a certain level of eagerness, excitement, and, well, a bit of nervousness too. In some ways, each student’s backpack serves as a metaphor for all the knowledge, cultural wealth, and above all, endless dreams that each student brings as he or she enters the classroom doors for the first time.
As instructors, of course, our backpacks (or briefcases for some!) are full too -- full of research proposals, ideas, books, lesson plans, and busy agendas. And, of course, the New Year brings a sense of anticipation for each of us, too, as we also attempt to empty out our backpacks and briefcases for one reason: the pursuit of educational equity. At KIVI, we are very much looking forward to doing our best to put theory into action and make a difference in education.
What always remains consistent, even as we gear up for the new year, is the fact that numerous hands on projects are already underway – and remember, it is the hands on that drives KIVI and is at the heart of what we do and why we do it. We plan to continue advancing the interests of the disenfranchised through community and student-driven yet rigorous hands on research that illustrate the brilliance of youth. Hands on aside, we are actively filling our calendar with presentations, and conferences, so make sure to stay connected to all our social media channels. Above all, thank you for your continued support of KIVI -- and for helping to create a more just and equitable society through critical hands on experience in education. Just remember it is a collective effort to make change within this beautiful struggle, but, together we truly can create a difference in the lives of our youth.
Coming full circle, it is our job as instructors and researchers to make sure students' knowledge is utilized in each classroom and that every student has a chance to achieve at high levels – and empty out that backpack full of hopes and dreams. Last year was certainly a trying year, but we cannot let the current injustices cloud our vision for the future. Without further ado, welcome back to Institute – it is time to get to work!
Sincerely,
Vocational registrar