Sister schools are a form of social agreement between educational institutions in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural ties. This movement is intended to foster friendship and understanding between different cultures and to encourage multiple forms of educational discourse. In our partnership we pay particular attention to adolescent’s need for information about self-care, important social causes, and basic human rights. These three concerns are embedded in personal, civic, and civil discourse.
The partners for this collaboration include:
Benito Juárez Community Academy
Preparatoria 11 UDG
Universidad de Guadalajara
University of Illinois Chicago
Current Program Goals (to be modified as needed):
The partners for this collaboration include:
Benito Juárez Community Academy
Preparatoria 11 UDG
Universidad de Guadalajara
University of Illinois Chicago
Current Program Goals (to be modified as needed):
- Provide quality instruction and guidance to students
- Increase critical thinking skills using the arts and literacy
- Promote an atmosphere of community among students, educators, and mental health professionals to foster a deeper understanding of diverse cultures
- Create opportunities for diversified learning exchanges
- Create opportunities to build new relationships among student, educators, community members, and mental health professionals
- Create opportunities for performance and exhibition across ethnic, social, economic, and cultural boundaries