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From “A” to Zanzibar: An Island Adapts to Quest Forward Learning
In 2018, Quest Forward Learning rooted itself in 8 schools across mainland Tanzania. This year, the influence of Quest Forward Learning will cross the Indian Ocean as 6 schools in Zanzibar, an island off the coast of Tanzania, will... Read More
What does it (actually) take to succeed at work today?
Succeeding at work in today’s world requires different habits and skills than Frederick Winslow Taylor, the father of scientific management, would have prioritized. Thus, OE provides an educational experience to students that will... Read More
2018: A Year of Learning
The year 2018 was the first time OE moved from a place of experimentation to seeing real impact both in the US and in Tanzania. Check out this blog to celebrate the major milestones and several organizational wins! ... Read More
Setting Goals: A Process of Practice
At Opportunity Education, our goal is not for students to simply “get an A,” but instead to strive toward the development of important skills, habits, and course-specific competencies, such as goal setting. ... Read More
One Leads to Many: TZ Quest Forward Schools
Opportunity Education Foundation Tanzania Quest Forward Schools have grown rapidly over the last two years. A learning community that began as one school in 2017 has now expanded to more than 20 schools in 2019. ... Read More
Meet Boaz Msechu: Mentor by Design
Boaz offers his insights into how quests have played a crucial role in his mentoring decisions and planning—and how the design of quests supports his ability to track student progress and guide them through quest-related activities... Read More
Experiencing the Essential Habits: Changing Student Mindsets in Tanzania
One of the cornerstones of Quest Forward Learning is what we refer to as the Six Essential Habits. These habits assist Tanzanian secondary school graduates become well-rounded people who create value for themselves, their communities,... Read More
Meet Mussa John Challa: Giving Students a Voice
As a Quest Forward mentor, Mussa John Challa strives to make his students learning experience much different than his own, by encouraging them to drive their own learning and by facilitating opportunities for them to build their... Read More