North Carolina -

 Republic of Moldova 
School Partnership
Project

2018-2019 
IMPACT REPORT

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 Largest USA-Republic of Moldova 
PROJECT GOAL school to school partnership project

From 2016, schools from Moldova and and USA

1. connected by means of modern technologies, such as
email, Skype, Facebook, blogs.

Moldovan and American students explored Global

2. Learning through the UN Sustainable Goals
perspective.

All schools organised comunity service activities to

3. celebrate the spirit of volunteering, tolerance and
international collaboration.

We would like to express our gratitude to

our amazing project partners: PROJECT
PARTNERS
Elaine Marshall

North Carolina 
Secretary of State

Ministry of Education,
Culture and Research

US Embassy to Moldova

America House Chișinău

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SCHOOLS INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT

" Since I bought this solar light, I see how my

children improve academically, now they can
study not less than 3 hours per day by using the
light.  I need to see my children improve more
academically so I use the savings to buy them
education items. "

- Sauda Mataka, mother of four from Tanzania.

" Charity money has only one life buy if you

transform it into social business money,
then it become a life of eternity. "

- Muhadmmad Yunnus, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

- Muhadmmad Yunnus, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

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SCHOOLS INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT

" Since I bought this solar light, I see how my

children improve academically, now they can
study not less than 3 hours per day by using the
light.  I need to see my children improve more
academically so I use the savings to buy them
education items. "

- Sauda Mataka, mother of four from Tanzania.

" Charity money has only one life buy if you

transform it into social business money,
then it become a life of eternity. "

- Muhadmmad Yunnus, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

- Muhadmmad Yunnus, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

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 WORLD VIEW EDUCATORS VISIT
REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA IN JUNE 2019
" Since I bought this solar light, I see how my
children improve academically, now they can
study not less than 3 hours per day by using the
light.  I need to see my children improve more
academically so I use the savings to buy them
education items. "

- Sauda Mataka, mother of four from Tanzania.

" Charity money has only one life buy if you

transform it into social business money,
then it become a life of eternity. "

- Muhadmmad Yunnus, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

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 A delegation of eleven educators and school administrators from North Carolina
(Bertie, Duplin, Greene, Hertford, Hoke, Lee, Perquimans, and Onslow County Public
Schools) traveled to Republic of Moldova in a global study visit and met with educators
and school officials who were engaged in our school partnership. This was a program
sponsored by UNC World View and supported by the NC-Moldova Bilateral
Partnership.

" Charity money has only one life buy if you

transform it into social business money,
then it become a life of eternity. "

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 As part of the study visit, the NC educators participated in professional
development trainings, visited K-12 schools participating in the NC-
Moldova School Partnership Project in Chisinau, Orhei, Cantemir and
Soroca regions. They also met with US Ambassador to Moldova Dereck
Hogan and officials from Parliament of Moldova, State Secretary of
Education, Mayor of Cantemir, District of Education, English Teaching
Resource Center (ETRC), “Ion Creanga” State Pedagogical University and
the Moldova State Library “B.P.Hasdeu”.

World View educators on a tour of the

building of Republic of Moldova
Parliament,  meeting with MP  Igor
Munteanu who also served as Ambassador
of the Republic of Moldova to the United
States of America from 2010 to 2015.

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WORLD VIEW EDUCATORS ENJOY MOLDOVAN
DINNERS IN HOST FAMILIES

The World View exchange  visit also

included a home  stay dinner with
Moldovan host families. American
educators had the opportunity to taste
Moldovan cuisine and interact with
Moldovan families in their homes. 

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 Special thanks to Ministry of Education, Culture and
Research, America House Chișinău and to all our Moldovan
educators for making this visit possible.

" Charity money has only one life buy if you

transform it into social business money,
then it become a life of eternity. "

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 Sarah Brewer shares from her
experience in article published in
Daily Advance
”Hertford teacher visits Moldova”

“No matter where you are in the world, as a teacher you’re  always  hungry for
knowledge that will benefit your students,” said Sarah Brewer Brewer, who teaches
fifth grade at Hertford Grammar School, spent seven days in June in the eastern
European nation of Moldova. Brewer was joined by five other teachers, two
school superintendents and one principal from North Carolina.  “From
mostly eastern North Carolina to be more specific,” Brewer said. The purpose of
the trip was for the teachers to provide their Moldovan colleagues' ideas on best
practices for the classroom.
“We went over there to share things that we do in our classrooms,” Brewer said. “Each
day we visited at least two different schools and universities. At most of the schools she
visited the teachers and students spoke English well enough that a translator wasn’t
necessary”.  Brewer, who has been teaching for 10 years, said many of the schools
in Moldova have textbooks provided by North Carolina.

“Which has helped some of their English programs. Once they know you’re from North
Carolina they give you the warmest welcome” .

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CELEBRATING NORTH CAROLINA -
REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA SCHOOL
PARTNERSHIP

Some of our most active participants from North Carolina - Republic of

Moldova School Exchange shared from their experience with peers and
partners at a wonderful  event hosted by America House Chișinău.
Students and teachers  from Orhei, Dubăsari, Hâncești and Chișinău got
engaged in team building activities meant to celebrate the results of our
cross Atlantic partnership.

" Charity money has only one life buy if you

transform it into social business money,
then it become a life of eternity. "

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NC-Moldova Bilateral Committee meeting (April 27)

The School-to-School
Partnership is one of the many
exciting projects of the NC-
Moldova Partnership. Educators
from several of the North
Carolina schools participating in
the Partnership spoke of the NC-
Moldova Bilateral Committee to
share their perspective from the
classroom

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 KATE HUGHEY FROM CHARLOTE LATIN SCHOOL
VISITS REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA IN JUNE 2018

Kate Hughey from Charlotte Latin School visited Republic of Moldova in the
summer of 2019 and delivered workshops and seminars in various educational
institutions around the country. She met with Moldovan educators from Chisinau,
Anenii-Noi, and Soroca and interacted with high officials from Ministry of
Education, Culture and Research.

Upon her return to North Carolina, Mrs Hughey worked on a 6 month long project
together with her 4th grade students from Charlotte Latin School to record audio
materials for ”Magic English” textbooks for primary level used by all Moldovan
educators across the country. 

Meeting with Angela Cutasevici,

Ministry of Education, Culture and
Research Secretary of State. 

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 NC SECRETARY OF STATE ELAINE MARSHALL
MEETS WITH MOLDOVAN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
AT AMERICA HOUSE CHISINAU

North Carolina Secretary of State, Elaine

F. Marshall, sends a thank you message to
the teachers participating in the NC-
Moldova School Partnership. Secretary
Marshall is wearing a Martisor to
celebrate the beginning of Spring, made
by 5th grade students at Harris Creek
Elementary in Raleigh.

Elaine Marshall visited Chisinau on the

occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the
North Carolina - Moldova Bilateral
Partnership. Her visit including meeting
teachers and students involved in NC-
Moldova School Exchange at America
House Chisinau. 

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 CELEBRATING EASTER HOLIDAYS TOGETHER

During Easter holidays American and Moldovan students

created and exchanged Easter e-cards.  

" Charity money has only one life buy if you

transform it into social business money,
then it become a life of eternity. "

Emma Matreniuc, educator from Edineț:

"Sustainable Development Goals have been watched through several motivational
and informative videos from the platform. Students from a mixed-group from Edinets
interacted and did several activities, discussions and communication with each
other. We learned that starting with yourslef can make great changes on a bigger
scale. Each of us is a very important figure in achieving UN sustainable goals." 

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 OCTOBER - THE MONTH OF NORTH CAROLIA -
REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

In October schools around Moldova celebrated North Carolina - Republic of

Moldova School Partnership exchange. Moldovan students created various
artwork, scrapbooks, posters, digital books, lapbooks to honor our international
collaboration. Teachers organised trivia quizes and essays contests based on the
partnership between our states. 

" Charity money has only one life buy if you

transform it into social business money,
then it become a life of eternity. "

Emma Matreniuc, educator from Edineț:

"Sustainable Development Goals have been watched through several motivational
and informative videos from the platform. Students from a mixed-group from Edinets
interacted and did several activities, discussions and communication with each
other. We learned that starting with yourslef can make great changes on a bigger
scale. Each of us is a very important figure in achieving UN sustainable goals." 

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 BOOK DONATION FROM NORTH CAROLINA
REACHES ANOTHER 100 MOLDOVAN SCHOOLS

A new shipment of textbooks and teaching materials from North Carolina

reached over 100 schools from all around Moldova. Many schools in our country
did not have any books in English, so the donation was very much appreciated. 

" Charity money has only one life buy if you

transform it into social business money,
then it become a life of eternity. "

Emma Matreniuc, educator from Edineț:

"Sustainable Development Goals have been watched through several motivational
and informative videos from the platform. Students from a mixed-group from Edinets
interacted and did several activities, discussions and communication with each
other. We learned that starting with yourslef can make great changes on a bigger
scale. Each of us is a very important figure in achieving UN sustainable goals." 

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 CONNECTING VIA ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES
Virginia Williamson Elementary 4th grade
students are currently working on a
Voicethread to introduce themselves and talk
about their favorite school subject as well as
their favorite enrichment class in school.
Some are shy and will take a photo, then
record voice only. A few brave souls will face
the video! We will share soon with our
partners in Singerei, at the Lyceum " D.
Cantemir" .
(Julie Soup, USA)
We recorded many videos today to
respond to our partner class! Enjoy a
small segment of the answers my
students came up with to the questions
posed. 
(Hannah Kate Blunt, USA)
Today the 5th graders from
Gymnasium"Mihai Eminescu" Cantemir
town had the first Skype meeting with the
pupils from Queens Creek Elementary NC.
They spoke about their favorite activity,
food, color, school subject. They shared
information about the weather, notional
food, money, school books, school
classrooms in Moldova and North Carolina.
The pupils had a lot of fun!
(Victoria Isac, Moldova)
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 CONNECTING VIA ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES
At our open house tonight, six of my fourth
graders taught parents and students
about Moldova, using collaborative
research and presentations through
Microsoft Sway. This morning’s Skype
session with Victoria Isac gave them even
more to talk about.
(Victoria Hodge, USA)
"Dear colleagues from North Carolina, my
students and  I were so lucky to participate
in this international project. Thank you very
much for your great work. Personally I learnt
a lot of new and very useful information,
and  was very much  inspired by your
enthusiasm. Special thanks to Daniela
Munca-Aftenev for the opportunity to
communicate with teachers from North
Carolina. I am looking forward to our new
collaboration."        
 (Larisa Gubina, Moldova)
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 OUR FACEBOOK GROUP
Moldovan and American teachers connected with each other via our Facebook group. 
We posted online regular updates on our service learning projects, civic engagement
activities, cultural exchanges. We shared cute student pictures and commented on most 
memorable posts. 

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