During a visit to the schools involved with the We Are GUTSY, Inc. initiative to coach character skills to students in Guyana, the teachers and Principals shared their experiences with members of the US-based Organization. According to the school leaders, helping students understand what good…
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Five members of the recently formed We Are GUTSY (Guyana) Inc. participated in a workshop hosted by the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, home of CHARACTER COUNTS! The workshop was sponsored by We are GUTSY, Inc. based in the USA. The…
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Janice Hall, Chair of We Are GUTSY, Inc., and members of GUTSY (Guyana) Inc. met with the newly appointed Chief Education Officer, Mr. Saddam Hussain, and a team from his Ministry to update the Ministry on GUTSY’s ongoing training program in Guyana. During the meeting,…
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The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing issue that has affected every facet of everyday life. Education included. Though Guyana has resumed in-person schooling, a majority of schoolchildren are still receiving online teaching. This change in the routine has been a bit uncomfortable for many students…
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In recent years, an overwhelming amount of research into childhood education reveals that the development of a child’s emotional intelligence is just as important as their academic intelligence. This has brought about the rise of a body of thought referred to as Social and Emotional…
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The beliefs children have about intelligence, effort, and struggle impact the choices they make about learning.People tend to hold one of two different beliefs about intelligence:Children with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be developed. These students see school as a place to develop…
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Mindfulness has been proven to give persons a deeper sense of happiness and appreciation of life in comparison to those who do not practice mindfulness.There are many simple ways to practice mindfulness. Some examples include: Pay attention. It’s hard to slow down and notice things…
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1. Start the day with a check-in Make it a goal to start each day with a personal connection. It doesn’t need to be a time-consuming or elaborate procedure. It could be as simple as giving a warm greeting to welcome each person as they…
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It was an evening of giving and entertainment as New Jersey based NGO We Are GUTSY Inc. recently hosted its Flavors of the Caribbean fundraiser. The event was organized to raise funds to aid We Are GUTSY in its mission to support the mental and…
Read MoreWe Are GUTSY (Guyanese United To Serve our Youth)has recently concluded a three-day virtual workshop series (August 9, 10, and 12, 2021) geared towards emotionally preparing educators, caregivers, and students (ages 3-12) ahead of the upcoming school term. Educators for We Are GUTSY Inc. shared…
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