by Cassie Gravett | Feb 18, 2021 | Headline, News from the Field, opening days, Schools
As we come to the final push for the Opening Day of school, we can’t help but reflect on just how challenging it was this year to get to this point. In the ‘good old days’ without global pandemics, the new school year in Cambodia starts on November 1st, but the...
by Cassie Gravett | Oct 29, 2020 | Covid19 Strategy, Featured, News from the Field, opening days, Schools
In years without global pandemics, the new school year starts in Cambodia on November 1st. For PLF that means opening day celebrations and school supply distributions at 6 different schools – it’s one of the most exhausting and most exciting weeks of our year. ...
by Christin Spoolstra | Aug 20, 2020 | Covid19 Strategy, Featured, News from the Field, Schools
With updated hygiene rules to keep our students and librarians safe, we’ve been thrilled to keep our libraries open during this time. For many students, the libraries have been a lifeline to keeping them engaged with learning since their study hours have been so...
by Cassie Gravett | Dec 9, 2019 | Get Real, Headline, News from the Field, opening days, Schools, Staff
More often than not in your home country, when you hear the term ‘Opening Day of School’ it brings memories of the time of year when parents are invited to check out prospective schools ahead of enrolling their children. For us, the day means so much more than...
by Cassie Gravett | Nov 23, 2019 | Enrichment Programs, Featured, News from the Field, Schools, Teachers
At PLF, we believe in libraries. Not only do libraries bolster reading skills, but they foster creative and critical thinking. Our library in Koh Ker continues to thrive, so we’re working on expanding that model to other PLF locations. Recently a library has been...
by Cassie Gravett | Oct 5, 2019 | Featured, Get Real, Scholarships, Schools
In Cambodia, to receive your high school diploma you must pass a comprehensive national exam at the end of Grade 12. Students may choose between two exam types: science track and social science track, but Khmer and Math feature prominently in both exams. This...
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