Embarking on my first journey to Doha, Qatar opened my eyes to the profound wisdom that lies in embracing a culture first, then delving into its people’s initiatives and values.
The WISE event by Qatar Foundation was a remarkable convergence of over 3,000 delegates, ranging from investors to education leaders and innovators, all united to explore the nexus of inclusive education and AI's influence on learning.
This experience resonated deeply with me as the founder of the unique ILIM School in the U.S., offering a skill-based quadrilingual education with Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish immersion.
My pivotal realization was the undeniable necessity of incorporating diverse perspectives, especially from Arabic culture, in the creation of globally impacting technologies like AI.
The dominance of Western companies in AI's forefront highlighted a glaring gap: the critical need for non-Western voices to counterbalance and enrich this global narrative.
At ILIM School, we're taking pioneering steps towards this inclusivity. We immerse our over 300 students per school opened in Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish
cultures simultaneously – not just through language, but through the culture’s food, art, music, and the very essence of these rich heritages.
By integrating native teachers who bring their culture to life in our classrooms, we're not just educating young minds;
We are shaping the future leaders who will appreciate the nuances of different cultures and understand diverse viewpoints for global initiatives.
Our aspiration extends beyond the classroom. Through our efforts, we also hope to influence the families of our students as well.
As parents witness their children embracing and understanding diverse cultures, it opens new perspectives for them too. We envision parents, many of whom are U.S. corporate leaders, experiencing and valuing these cultures vicariously through their children.
This newfound understanding has the power to transform workplaces and communities, fostering an environment where inclusive input is not just welcomed but sought after.
This journey in Qatar and the invitation to the 11th edition World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)was a reaffirmation of our mission at ILIM School:
to cultivate an environment where learning transcends language and becomes a bridge to understanding diverse global perspectives.
Thank you to all that are on this journey to shape a generation that looks at the world with a truly global perspective, ready to lead and innovate inclusively!
As always when we lead with an open mind, compassion, and a clear vision we are unstoppable!
Special thanks to all the families that have decided to change the world with their students here at ILIM School!
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