The way this show is going to be my whole personality throughout the month of November…

NEW: State Dep't data on the US Refugee Admissions Program show that 9,520 people were resettled in Aug, bringing the FY24 total to 84,271 with one month to go. It's taken time since the steep cuts of the previous admin, but these resettlement #'s are the highest in 3 decades.

We are thrilled to announce that World Learning will launch a new #TeacherTraining program, C5 + O.N.E. Ed, in Central Asia this fall! ➡️ Read more: ow.ly/jxsM50Tta4L U.S. Embassy Bishkek #TESOL #TeachEnglish #C5ONE #Education #CentralAsia

Calling all young leaders from Argentina and Chile! 🇦🇷🇨🇱 Applications are open for #YouthAmbassadors, a fully funded 3-week leadership exchange to the U.S. Apply by Oct 20: ow.ly/bcIW50TuHxS #ExchangeOurWorld #YouthLeadership #Chile #Argentina #LeadershipExchange

🚨 The situation is dire for civilians devastated by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. More than 100,000 people have crossed into Syria so far. UNHCR’s Representatives Ivo Freijsen and Gonzalo Vargas Llosa update on the escalating crisis in the region and how we are responding.

A fantastic 🇪🇺-🇺🇸 gathering last week with Department of State and college/university leaders! This is part of our effort to expand educational programs and study abroad opportunities across the European Union member countries. World Learning The Forum on Education Abroad EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐

“I came here because I’m scared of the war. When will it end?” – Cilia, 9, one of thousands of children who fled their homes and have yet to find shelter. The escalating conflict in #Lebanon is devastating children. They need #protection and a ceasefire now.

Refugees play a critical role in U.S. society and to our economic growth. Today President Donald J. Trump set the refugee admissions target at 125,000 for the next fiscal year. The United States will continue to be a global leader in providing safety and opportunity for the world’s most vulnerable.

We at World Learning are proud to have played our small part by supporting the resettlement of 149 people to southern Vermont over the last year, providing transitional housing, English classes, and cultural orientation, working with our partners ECDC & BDCC.

#tbt Last year, we partnered with Refugee Housing Solutions and World Learning to tell the story of how around 100 Afghan newcomers were welcomed on the SITGraduateInstitute campus in Brattleboro, VT in 2021 through innovative approaches to housing and community engagement. 🎬 youtu.be/priwU22pjyM

The 2025 IDEAS grant competition is officially open! IDEAS grants support U.S. colleges and universities in expanding study abroad programming. ➡️ Join IDEAS for an educational webinar on Oct 22: ow.ly/iOR550TOH4z ➡️ Apply: ow.ly/AT8z50TOH4E #launchIDEASabroad

Join SHERR for their webinar tomorrow, Oct 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET! This webinar will showcase examples of service learning, volunteer, and internship opportunities for higher education students to support #RefugeeResettlement. Register: ow.ly/nteS50TGUvx

At Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, podcast host and comedian Kill Tony referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage,” during his set. Notably, four percent of Pennsylvanians are Puerto Rican. Around 500,000 people.

NEW Bad Bunny just posted this video to his Instagram account which has 45 million followers. The caption on the post is “Garbage.” It is basically a love letter to Puerto Rico and about having pride in being Puerto Rican. It features footage of extraordinary Puerto Ricans

In partnership with The Boeing Company, we are excited to announce the opening of World Learning’s STEAM Discovery Center in Saudi Arabia! World Learning Saudi Arabia will provide hands-on workshops, interdisciplinary learning, and resources for youth & educators. More: ow.ly/wBtH50TXasa

Today Americans get to exercise their right to vote, a right that people in other parts of the world are jailed and killed fighting for Less than 8% of the world’s population is considered to live in a fully free democracy, while almost 40% live under authoritarian rule

American University’s Dean for the School of Education, Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy announced yesterday that the university is likely to cut the School of Education. A devastating blow to many students. And at a time when education is so crucial in our nation.

I know I haven’t been super active posting here the last couple years, but I promise I’ve been paying attention and following along with everyone else! That said, I’ve officially had enough and will be moving to 🦋. I hope you’ll consider following and engaging with me there.

On this #GivingTuesday, I hope you consider giving to World Learning in support of our mission to build a more sustainable, peaceful, & just world. Your contribution will support our critical #refugeeresettlement and education work among other programs! worldlearning.org/get-involved/d…

Thank you for your service, Jimmy Carter - as President, and as a role model for humility and kindness in public life. washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…