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LIMA, Peru, Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the northern region of Lima, Peru, General Prado Emergency School has become a haven of learning for local children, featuring spacious playgrounds, orderly buildings, and bright classrooms. This school is not only a sanctuary for kids but also a base for ecological education, where students learn the importance of environmental protection. Six years ago, the school was devastated by flooding, a disaster that left 1.94 million students across Peru out of school.  Chinese Companies Support School Reconstruction in Peru Led by Peng Yong, the production manager at PowerChina's Eleventh Bureau, the reconstruction of the General Prado Emergency School progressed smoothly. In just nine months, the team completed the temporary campus, enabling students to move out of dangerous classrooms. The construction exceeded local standards in materials, techniques, and facilities, ensuring a safe environment for the children. Beyond construction, Peng and his team have continued to donate teaching materials, musical instruments, and sports equipment to enhance the children's learning experience. "Children at the school are like my own kids. I feel incredibly proud and fulfilled," Peng said. As part of Peru's "Bicentennial School Reconstruction Project," Chinese companies have taken on the task of rebuilding 14 schools in the Lima region. In just a few months, a brand-new, modern school will be completed, allowing the children to continue their education in a fresh and improved campus. Teachers at the General Prado Emergency School are already planning a vegetable garden for the new campus. They intend to set aside an area to grow organic, chemical-free produce as a gesture of appreciation for Peng Yong and his Chinese team. This reconstruction effort is more than an investment in education—it represents hope for the future. The friendship and collaboration between China and Peru have not only provided children with a better learning environment but also breathed new life into environmental initiatives in both countries. https://youtu.be/YlkPpSMxqIQ
The expanded grant will be delivered by UNICEF in coordination with local and international partners to respond to growing needs that have left 3.2 million children out of school. NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chad is one of the poorest countries in the world. In all, more than a third of the population needs humanitarian assistance. The war in neighboring Sudan, intercommunal conflict, climate change and other issues are triggering more forced displacement and disrupting the educational pathways of millions of learners. Growing needs have left 3.2 million children out of school in Chad. In response to these multiplying crises, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and its strategic partners announced today a US$20 million grant that will extend the Fund's Multi-Year Resilience Programme in Chad, reaching approximately 66,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents. The grant will be delivered by UNICEF in coordination with the Government of Chad and a number of national and international partners. ECW funding in Chad now tops US$61 million and has reached over 880,000 children with the safety, hope and opportunity that only a quality education can provide. ECW's catalytic grant represents a significant contribution to the Humanitarian Response Plan in Chad, which calls for US$28.2 million toward education. Overall, 50% of the humanitarian appeal remains unmet. "Chad has opened its doors for refugees and integrates refugee children into the national education system. This is a shining example of refugee protection. However, the current needs far outstrip the resources available. We must support Chad to sustain its solidarity with refugees. Far more financial resources are needed, and it is incumbent on the public and private sector to contribute their share. Through substantive additional funding, we can and must step up funding to ensure access to quality and protective learning environments for refugee children and adolescents, as well as their teachers, in Chad. Taken together with other actions, this is an essential investment in refugee education and a realization of the commitments we all made at the Global Refugee Forum," said Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait, the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises in the United Nations. "The challenges facing education in general are significant. The support from the Multi-Year Resilience Programme plays a crucial role in meeting education in emergency needs in Chad. This support not only addresses immediate educational crises but also contributes indirectly to the socio-economic development of the affected provinces. We thank Education Cannot Wait for their ongoing efforts to support education in emergencies in Chad, and we encourage continued support in our efforts to address urgent educational needs," said Chad's Minister of National Education and Civic Promotion, Mr. Mamadou Gana Boukar. Chad is one of the world's largest hosts of refugees. In all, there are over 1.7 million forcibly displaced persons in Chad, including 1.2 million refugees. Forced displacement, food and nutritional insecurity, health emergencies, and the effects of climatic hazards remain the four primary drivers of humanitarian needs in Chad. These factors – along with a large influx of refugees fleeing the war in Sudan and returnees from the Central African Republic and Cameroon – are straining national resources and impeding progress to ensure universal education. Approximately 3.2 million children and adolescents are outside the school system. Even when they are in school, the quality of education often falls behind, high school fees keep children out of school, and access is often limited as severe weather events become even more dangerous as the result of climate change. "UNICEF expresses its gratitude to Education Cannot Wait for its unwavering support of school-aged children affected by complex crises in Chad. The second phase of the Multi-Year Resilience Programme aims to ensure access to inclusive, quality education. This programme will strengthen the education system's resilience in the face of various challenges, particularly in the provinces of Ouaddaï and Logone Oriental, over the coming years. Together, we can change lives and build a bright future for children in Chad," said Dr. Marcel Ouattara, Acting Representative of UNICEF Chad. Of the 66,600 children targeted through the catalytic investment, over 40% will be refugee children. The programme will also train over 1,500 teachers on conflict and risk reduction, mental health and psychosocial support, and pedagogy. The programme also makes important strides in providing civil registration for children, reaching vulnerable girls, and providing bespoke education pathways for children with disabilities. About Education Cannot Wait (ECW): Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises in the United Nations. We support quality education outcomes for refugee, internally displaced and other crisis-affected girls and boys, so no one is left behind. ECW works through the multilateral system to both increase the speed of responses in crises and connect immediate relief and longer-term interventions through multi-year programming. ECW works in close partnership with governments, public and private donors, UN agencies, civil society organizations, and other humanitarian and development aid actors to increase efficiencies and end siloed responses. ECW urgently appeals to public and private sector donors for expanded support to reach even more vulnerable children and youth. On X/Twitter, please follow: @EduCannotWait @YasmineSherif1 @KentPage Additional information available at: www.educationcannotwait.org
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TuniTuni, the leading storytelling physical education program for toddlers, is expanding internationally while emphasizing the importance of physical movement in early childhood development. Since its founding in 2003, TuniTuni, the early childhood physical education brand under Daekyo, has been making waves in South Korea, offering a unique combination of engaging stories and physical activity for children aged 12 to 36 months. Child enjoying a TuniTuni class in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Global Expansion: TuniTuni's Reach Beyond South Korea TuniTuni's global reach continues to expand. The brand opened its first international center in Vietnam in 2022, marking the start of its global journey. In June 2024, TuniTuni furthered its expansion with the opening of its first direct-operated center in Hong Kong, followed by a second center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in October. In the United States, TuniTuni classes were previously held in New York and New Jersey, and are currently taking place in Philadelphia. Looking ahead, a TuniTuni directly-operated center is set to open in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in March next year. To celebrate the opening of the Kuala Lumpur center, TuniTuni Malaysia is offering exclusive December promotions. Parents who register this month can enjoy special offers, including TuniTuni dolls, balls, and other educational props. Why Physical Movement is Essential for Toddlers Physical movement between the ages of 24 and 36 months plays a critical role in stimulating brain development, helping toddlers build motor skills, language abilities, and emotional regulation. TuniTuni's weekly themed lessons and interactive props ensure that children are engaged and entertained while developing essential physical skills in a playful and enjoyable way. TuniTuni's Innovative Approach to Early Childhood Development Each week, TuniTuni introduces a new, fun-filled theme, incorporating diverse physical movements and imaginative storytelling. This approach not only keeps children excited and motivated but also nurtures curiosity, laying a foundation for healthy physical and cognitive development. Why Choose TuniTuni for Your Child's Physical Development? TuniTuni stands out for its unique integration of physical education and storytelling, providing children with a fun and engaging way to build confidence, enhance motor skills, and develop a lifelong love for physical activity. This innovative approach is designed to give young children a strong, well-rounded start in life through play and movement. TuniTuni's program continues to attract global attention, setting a new standard for early childhood development with its proven ability to foster both physical and cognitive growth. About TuniTuni TuniTuni is a leading early childhood physical education brand under Daekyo, a renowned educational company in South Korea. With a focus on promoting physical activity and development through interactive storytelling, TuniTuni has impacted the lives of one in six children in South Korea, shaping the next generation's growth through play. For more detailed information, please visit tunituniglobal.com.
BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: In July this year, the Shanghai Oriental Art Center (SHOAC) Citizens' Concert celebrated its 18th anniversary. As the curtain rose, Chinese conductor Cao Peng, at 99 years old, took to the stage in a wheelchair. Photo shows Chinese conductor Cao Peng. (Photo provided by Cao Peng) "Whenever Cao is on stage, we see a wave of passion, a vibrant zeal for life that energizes everyone around," said pianist Kong Xiangdong, who embraced Cao after the performance. The audience erupted into thunderous applause, not only for his remarkable performance but also for his lifelong dedication to the stage. Cao was born in 1925. In the 1960s, he held his first concert abroad, presenting Chinese musical pieces to international audiences and captivating everyone with the enchanting melodies of China's violin concerto Butterfly Lovers. In the 1970s, he led the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra on its first international tour, earning global acclaim for the exceptional performances and artistry. In the 1990s, Cao recorded over 50 Chinese symphony albums, a vivid chronicle of China's symphonic music. Calmness, meticulousness, exquisiteness, and thoroughness - these qualities define Cao's commitment to the art of conducting. Whether conducting a professional orchestra or an amateur ensemble, he always upholds the principle that "there is no amateurism in symphony," maintaining high standards for artistic quality and zero tolerance for mistakes. His exacting approach applied not only to his musicians but even more so to himself. Before every rehearsal, Cao would arrive at least half an hour early to prepare. He believes that a conductor serves as the bridge between the symphony and the audience. Without a deep understanding and careful arrangement of a musical composition, it is nearly impossible to convey the profound meaning of the music. He firmly rejects any shortcuts, opportunism, or capitation, as he considers such practices harmful to music and culture. Cao once raised an intriguing question: With so many children in China learning musical instruments today, how many of them grow up to become symphony enthusiasts? He observed that many young learners focus solely on perfecting their skills, with little understanding of the deeper essence of music, which makes it difficult for them to truly appreciate the beauty of music. To this end, Cao ventured into villages, factories, communities, and schools in China, performing and helping people understand and develop a love for symphonic music. When serving as the artistic director of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Cao organized a biweekly free concert series in collaboration with seven music ensembles in Shanghai. He also live-streamed symphony performances and shared his music expertise on a Radio Shanghai program to facilitate music appreciation. Thanks to the efforts of Cao and fellow musicians, the program became China's first major brand for music promotion, nurturing a large number of music lovers. After retiring, Cao devoted almost all his time to cultivating young musicians. He carefully selected age-appropriate pieces that combine artistic, technical, educational, and entertaining qualities. To make music more accessible, he created simplified special scores and catchy rhymes for children. With heartfelt dedication, he established several renowned student orchestras, including the symphony orchestra of Shanghai's Nanyang Model High School, the symphony orchestra of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the Shanghai Student Symphony Orchestra. Between 2017 and 2019 alone, Cao joined over 100 student orchestra rehearsals and coaching sessions, all on a voluntary basis. He also recorded more than 150 instructional audio and video materials at his own expense, which received over 15 million views. In 2008, with support from the Shanghai Charity Foundation, Cao and his daughter Cao Xiaoxia created the Angel Music Salon for children with autism, encouraging them to open their hearts and express themselves musically. For children with autism, even leading a normal life can be challenging - learning to play a musical instrument seemed almost insurmountable. However, Cao and his daughter believe in the children's potential and the transformative power of music. "Only beautiful sounds can reach the hearts of children with autism. That's why we purchased the finest instruments from the best suppliers," said Cao Xiaoxia, who inherited her father's meticulousness. Music indeed worked its magic, bringing about remarkable changes to the children. They began to listen, learned to communicate, and even managed to take care of themselves for a short period without constant supervision from their parents. "The changes in these children are nothing short of a medical miracle. Cao and his family have given hope to families like ours," said a parent of a child with autism. These children eventually performed on international stages, dazzling audiences at events like the Edinburgh International Festival and the Aberdeen International Youth Festival, touching countless hearts. For Cao Xiaoxia, learning to play an instrument is a pathway to a greater end: helping children with autism integrate into society and, ultimately, achieve independence. To achieve this goal, they customized foundational learning programs and practical training centers for children with autism. As the first participants grew into adulthood, they began to seek partnerships with rehabilitation and care institutions to help these young adults secure suitable jobs and support themselves. Over the past 16 years, the Angel Music Salon has brought together over 6,000 young volunteers. Love, carried on the wings of music, continues to reach higher and farther. Cao Peng once said, "If music was a gold mine, I would be an old miner who never gives up and never retires, tirelessly digging and exploring with love and passion. For within this mine lie the essence of civilization, the truth of morality, and the brilliance of humanity." "Even at the age of 99, Cao Peng continues his prominent presence in the arts. He has infused his life with the power of music while passing that vitality on to countless others. This exactly explains the infinity of art," said Xi Meijuan, chair of the Shanghai Federation of Literary and Art Circles. Photo shows the 1960 score of China's violin concerto Butterfly Lovers. (Photo provided by Cao Peng) Cao Peng performs with children with autism. (Photo provided by Cao Peng)
During the mission, a new US$5 Million ECW First Emergency Response grant was announced, bringing Education Cannot Wait's total investments in the country to US$93 Million. NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the conclusion of a joint high-level mission in Ethiopia, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Global Champion and Danish Minister of Finance Nicolai Wammen, together with ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif, called for bold donor action to step up new and innovative financing solutions to deliver quality education for millions of children caught in crises in Ethiopia and beyond. An estimated 9 million children are out-of-school across Ethiopia today due to ongoing violence, climate-induced disasters and widespread forced displacement. An estimated 9 million children are out-of-school across Ethiopia today due to ongoing violence, climate-induced disasters and widespread forced displacement – a staggering threefold increase from 2022. Close to 18% of schools in the country have been destroyed or damaged. Ethiopia also hosts the third largest refugee population in Africa, with over 200,000 new arrivals from Sudan and Somalia in 2023-2024 alone, further increasing pressure on existing resources. ECW's high-level delegation travelled to the Tigray region, which is recovering from a 3-year conflict that brought education to a complete halt. The delegation visited schools benefitting from funding by ECW and strategic partners, and met children, parents and teachers. The delegation saw first-hand the impact of ECW-supported programmes implemented by UN and international and local civil society partners – including UNICEF, Norwegian Refugee Council, Save the Children and Imagine1Day – in close collaboration with the government. In one school alone, enrollment increased by an impressive 20% last year thanks to a comprehensive package of interventions funded by ECW. "The education crisis in Ethiopia is one of the largest silent crises in the world today. Yet, we are seeing impressive impact of ECW's investments. The passion for learning among both girls and boys was very evident. We now need to support them and urgently appeal to strategic donor partners for additional financing," said Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait, the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises in the United Nations. During the mission, Sherif announced a new US$5 million First Emergency Response (FER) grant, bringing ECW's total investments in Ethiopia to over US$93 million since 2017. The new FER grant, implemented by UNICEF (US$4 million) and the local organization Imagine1Day (US$1 million) together with their consortium partners, aims to address urgent needs in the Oromia and Afar regions, where renewed conflict, intercommunal violence, drought and displacement have further disrupted education services in recent months. These emergency interventions will build on the US$24 million Multi-Year Resilience Programme announced last month by ECW, targeting needs in the Amhara, Somali and Tigray regions. "It is heartwarming to witness the life-transforming power of quality education in the most complex crisis situations. I met strong and resilient girls and boys who are returning to learning, healing and thriving thanks to ECW's support. However, conflicts, climate change and other crises continue to push millions of children out of school every year – in Ethiopia and beyond. Business as usual will not meet this challenge. I encourage private sector partners to join ECW's efforts and invest in new and innovative financing strategies to fill the widening gap," said Nicolai Wammen, Minister of Finance, Denmark, and ECW Global Champion. To date, ECW's combined multi-year and emergency investments in Ethiopia have reached more than 550,000 children and adolescents, providing a comprehensive range of supports. "UNICEF Ethiopia and partners are very grateful for the continued and dedicated support of ECW. Children belong in the classroom and thanks to ECW, children are learning and playing in a safe environment across the country," said Dr. Aboubacar Kampo, UNICEF Representative in Ethiopia. "Imagine1Day is deeply grateful for this ECW First Emergency Response grant. With this generous support, we will provide over 13,000 out-of-school children in the Afar region – 60% of whom are girls and 13% are children with disabilities – with access to safe learning environments. This project will not only enhance their well-being but also empower them to reach their full potential. Given that education in emergencies in Ethiopia has been severely underfunded, this grant is crucial in ensuring that crisis-affected children receive the education and support they need to build a brighter future," said Dr. Seid Aman, Country Director of Imagine1Day. ECW's investments are aligned to the Ethiopia Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and the Ethiopia Education Sector Development Programme VI. ECW urgently calls for additional resources to fill the US$64 million funding gap for the acute education needs of the 2024 HRP.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 21, 2024, Squirrel Ai Learning hosted a Guinness World Record™ challenge, attracting 112,718 students across China to join an online math lesson. This unprecedented participation secured a new record for "the most users to take an online mathematics lesson in 24 hours". Guinness World Records official adjudicator Wu Xiaohong awards the certificate to Wei Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Squirrel Ai Learning The certificate presentation took place during Squirrel Ai Learning's Annual Marketing Conference on October 29. Guinness World Records official adjudicator Wu Xiaohong awarded the certificate to Wei Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Squirrel Ai Learning, cementing the company's status as the record holder. At the ceremony, Ms. Wu said, "It's a pleasure to be in Lijiang to present Squirrel Ai Learning with the Guinness World Record certificate. On behalf of Guinness World Records, I am proud to announce that Squirrel Ai Learning organized 112,718 participants for an online math lesson in Shanghai from September 21 to 22, 2024, earning the title for the most users to take an online mathematics lesson in 24 hours. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement!" Mr. Zhou expressed his gratitude to Guinness World Records for the recognition and opportunity, as well as to all Squirrel Ai Learning students who contributed to this historic feat. As a leading edtech unicorn in China, Squirrel Ai Learning utilized its AI-powered tutoring system during the challenge, enabling over 110,000 students to achieve significant learning milestones and ushering in a new era of AI in education. Squirrel Ai Learning's AI Teachers Demonstrate Impressive Learning Outcomes Sam Altman, OpenAI's founder, once noted, "The difference between classroom education and one-on-one tutoring is like two standard deviations – unbelievable difference. Most people just can't afford one-on-one tutoring… If we can combine one-on-one tutoring to every child with the things that only a human teacher can provide, the sort of support, I think that combination is just going to be incredible for education." Squirrel Ai Learning shares this vision, and its Guinness World Record challenge, engaging 112,718 students, highlighted AI's vast potential in education. At the conference, Dr. Joleen Liang, co-founder of Squirrel Ai Learning, delivered a keynote on the Guinness World Record challenge. To validate the challenge's impact, iResearch, a renowned third-party institution, released the Empirical Research report on the Effectiveness of Squirrel Ai Adaptive Learning System: A Guinness Challenge Project. Squirrel Ai Learning's AI teachers excelled in personalized instruction, enhancing students' knowledge mastery, answer accuracy, and overall capability. Throughout the challenge, Squirrel Ai Learning's adaptive learning system crafted 108,435 unique learning avenues for 112,718 students, ensuring a tailored educational experience. This personalization allowed the system to align learning strategies closely with individual performance and needs. The adaptive system designed 111,704 unique exercise pathways for 112,718 students, covering 99.1% of the student population. This nearly one-to-one ratio highlights the system's exceptional personalized teaching capabilities, ensuring each student receives a customized learning strategy. Dr. Liang noted that the adaptive learning module used throughout the Guinness World Record challenge encompassed just 2 hours of learning and that with more time the personalization rate would undoubtedly reach 100%. This approach not only addressed knowledge acquisition but also personalized exercise practice, achieving efficient and precise learning outcomes. The adaptive system's personalized instruction yielded instant results. iResearch reports significant improvements in students' knowledge mastery and answer accuracy across both synchronized and supplementary learning modules. In synchronized learning, the average mastery level soared from 41.6% to 85.1%, a 43.5% increase. Supplementary learning saw a 42.4% improvement, rising from 32.3% to 74.7%. Answer accuracy also skyrocketed. In synchronized learning, it climbed from 22.1% to 87.0%, a 64.9% jump. Supplementary learning witnessed an astonishing 80.8% increase, rising from just 2.1% to 82.9%. These findings highlight the adaptive system's ability to not only improve learning outcomes but also pinpoint knowledge gaps through the supplementary module, ensuring substantial gains in mastery and accuracy after targeted learning. Furthermore, parents have a keen interest in their children's skill development. Within the adaptive learning system, each question is tagged with specific abilities, including numerical intuition, reasoning, symbolic perception, and application. Using these tags, the system efficiently tracks student performance across various dimensions and evaluates progress in each area pre- and post-learning. The adaptive system markedly improved students' learning outcomes, boosting accuracy rates in reasoning and application by 16.8% and 11.6% respectively, highlighting its substantial efficacy in enhancing diverse learning abilities. Squirrel Ai Learning's AI teachers, through this challenge, presented a compelling data-driven case study, offering invaluable insights and a strong value proposition for the deployment and proliferation of AI in education. Squirrel Ai Learning Advances Personalized Learning Innovation Despite AI's growing presence in education, China's AI education landscape faces notable hurdles, with implementation challenges hindering the widespread adoption of personalized learning. To overcome these barriers and drive AI in education forward, Squirrel Ai Learning has consistently invested heavily in both financial and human resources. Since its founding, Squirrel Ai Learning has pumped over 2 billion yuan into R&D, utilizing 10+ billion instances of student learning behavior to train and refine the multimodal Large Adaptive Model (LAM). This groundbreaking model marks the world's first integration of adaptive technology with multimodal capabilities specifically tailored for education. Leveraging its proprietary adaptive learning system, Squirrel Ai Learning has successfully ventured into the AI hardware realm. Its comprehensive suite includes AI-powered foundational skill development, intelligent diagnostic assessments, in-depth knowledge evaluations, sequential learning, MCM learning strategies, skill mastery training, mistake analysis, spaced repetition, error tracking logs, performance feedback reports, and Level 5 AI-driven interactive teaching capabilities. The technology has earned widespread acclaim from parents, students, and educators. Meanwhile, Squirrel Ai Learning's extensive network of physical stores provides robust commercial backing for its multimodal adaptive learning offerings. With 2,000+ smart learning tablet stores across China, Squirrel Ai Learning boasts the largest retail footprint among AI learning device brands in the country. Looking ahead, Squirrel Ai Learning remains committed to further exploring and expanding the potential of AI in education, striving to grant more children access to top-notch educational resources. Guinness World Records embodies the spirit of "Beyond the Limits, Achieving Personal Bests", celebrating the incredible across various domains to help individuals discover their potential and redefine the world. Squirrel Ai Learning embraces this challenge as an opportunity to impart the message of "Pushing Boundaries and Unleashing Potential" to students. From individual lifelong dreams to collective aspirations of thousands, the tale of record-breaking holds profound inspiration, spurring remarkable achievements worldwide. This resonates with Squirrel Ai Learning's brand philosophy, as we aspire to empower more children to unlock their potential, continually surpass themselves, and conquer life's peaks one after another.
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