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Washington, DC, United States, 10/29/2007 - Dr. J. Daniel Hollinger, Founder and Head of Coeus International School (CIS), and the U.S. Embassy in Asmara are pleased to announce a partnership to create an arts exchange program.
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Through this program, Eritrean youth and CIS students will exchange pieces of art. These pieces will reflect each youth's interpretation of his/her community and interests.
CIS, a K-12 International Baccalaureate Candidate School, currently offers dual-language programs in English and the choice of Arabic, French, Greek, Mandarin, and Spanish. Located at 4401 Connecticut Avenue, NW in Washington, DC, CIS is an economically, culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse school community. CIS's dual-language, international curriculum develops fluency in two or more languages and prepares students for global citizenship.
CIS's mission is to educate young people to develop intellectual capability and creativity, cultivate emotional intelligence and healthy relationships, achieve academic excellence and proficiency in world languages, value cultural diversity, and acquire peacemaking skills.
Coeus provides students with a unique curriculum that transcends the traditional boundaries and expectations of the classroom. Students engage in inquiry-based learning and travel the world to acquire knowledge and skills to become international persons. A CIS education also includes innovative features such as Olympism-based athletics and physical education, a Professionals-in-Residence program, and Peace Studies. Exceptionally talented and experienced faculty and staff members collaborate extensively across disciplines and languages to ensure that all students are actively and successfully engaged in meaningful, relevant learning. A Coeus education prepares students to be global citizens and to continue their studies at the best universities worldwide.
Children ages 8-10 participated in a two-day arts workshop at the U.S. Embassy in Asmara called "Asmara, Our City." The group of students from diverse backgrounds used various found objects such as discarded paper, magazines, and packaging materials to create recycled artwork.
The event was sponsored by the Public Affairs section of the U.S. Embassy and provided Eritrean youth with glimpses of American and Eritrean cities. Several well-known artists and educators facilitated the workshop, which resulted in the students working both individually and in teams to create their own images of Asmara. These pieces will be exchanged with artwork created by students from Coeus International School.
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