Send us a textWhat happens when a school decides that education should extend beyond its walls and into the heart of the community? Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba answers this question with their revolutionary "Grow With Us" approach to learning.Principal Dr. Carla Caviness takes us behind the scenes of a school that's redefining education in the UAE. While they offer the American curriculum as their foundation, it's their extensive network of partnerships and community initiatives that truly sets them apart. Working with organisations like DP World, Emirates Literature Foundation, and National Bonds, they've created authentic learning experiences that benefit not just students, but parents and the wider community as well."What you can't teach with AI is collaboration and inclusion," Dr Caviness explains, highlighting how Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba focuses on developing distinctly human qualities that technology cannot replicate. From community clean-ups at Blossom Park to harvesting honey with bee farmers, students engage in hands-on experiences that foster independence, empathy, and real-world problem-solving skills.Their commitment to sustainability shines through initiatives like the "Hour of Power" when all lights are turned off at midday, and their school-wide ban on plastic bottles. These aren't just one-off projects but embedded practices that cultivate lasting environmental consciousness.Join us for this fascinating conversation about how Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba is preparing students to be "independent learners who thrive in their communities and beyond." If you're curious about the future of education and how schools can become true community hubs, this episode offers inspiring insights and practical examples of innovation in action. Have you experienced educational approaches that extend beyond traditional boundaries? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

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