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Washington, DC, United States, 01/12/2008 - Students from Coeus International School, founded by Dr. J. Daniel Hollinger, participated in a Youth Leadership Forum on Human Rights and the Crisis in Darfur.
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The forum, hosted at the World Bank by the World Affairs Council provided students with the opportunity to explore in greater detail the current situation in Darfur and the international response to the crisis.
The daylong program included presentations by leading speakers, question and answer sessions, and a simulation. The simulation displayed the difficulties of international cooperation and the complexity of international law and of the Darfur region. The Youth Forum also provided an expo fair for students to speak with representatives from organizations in the field and explore possible career options.
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' dual-language, international curriculum develops fluency in two or more languages and prepares students for global citizenship.
CIS' 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.
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