Education Maarif

October 09, 2026 Family Newsletter, Issue 22

Dear Parents,In today's world, technology has become an integral part of our lives, providing significant benefits and conveniences in many areas—from daily life to education and from communication to entertainment. However, alongside the opportunities offered by technology, screens have also taken center stage in our lives, becoming a powerful force that influences how we spend our time, directs our attention, and shapes our habits. As screen time continues to increase, especially during the developmental stages of children and adolescents, it is crucial to approach this issue consciously and maintain a balanced perspective.In this issue, we aim to provide you with comprehensive information about mindful screen use and how you can guide your children through this process. In addition, as in every issue, we have prepared activities that you can enjoy together as a family, as well as content to help you reflect on and evaluate your own habits. We hope this issue will help you recognize the potential risks while making the most of the opportunities offered by the digital world and contribute to the development of more conscious screen habits for both you and your children....

July 22, 2026 Issue 8 of the Good Practices in Education Bulletin Has Been Published!

The Good Practices in Education initiative, carried out to add value to the high-quality work of our educators while placing the happiness and success of our students at its center, continues to feature inspiring examples of good practices from different countries in each issue. The Good Practices in Education platform remains committed to inspiring the educational community, highlighting innovative approaches, and strengthening the universal values of education. We believe that these efforts will continue to expand their impact by reaching wider audiences across all levels of education in the future.The good practice projects featured in Issue 8 are:An Intercultural Journey with the Ramadan AtlasThe Healing Power of a StoryOne Toy, a Thousand SmilesA Journey from Dream to BookMaarif Recording StudioApril Art...

May 22, 2026 Family Newsletter, Issue 21

Dear parents, during adolescence the first stop on the journey to adulthood—children go through many developmental processes and leave childhood behind. This period is a crucial process because it is a time of significant changes in both physical and psychosocial areas. In this issue, we have provided a detailed explanation of what you need to know about the adolescent process and how you, as parents, can communicate effectively with your children during this phase.In this context, we first examined adolescence from the perspective of developmental processes. We discussed adolescent relationships in detail, highlighting how this is a period when adolescents reshape their social connections and form their identities. We also addressed the role of school, given the changes in their school lives where they spend most of their time. We also addressed potential issues that may arise during adolescence, how communication with adolescents should be approached, and provided practical recommendations for parents regarding this process. In the final section, as we do in every issue, we’ve prepared an activity you can do with your children and a question and answer corner. We hope this issue serves as a guide for you, the parents, who are witnessing this important phase in your children’s lives…...

May 14, 2026 The 7th issue of the Good Practices in Education Bulletin has been published !

The “Good Practices in Education” initiative, carried out with the aim of adding value to the high-quality work of our educators while placing the happiness and success of our students at the center, continues to feature examples of good practices from different countries in each issue. The Good Practices in Education platform continues to inspire the educational community, highlight innovative approaches, and strengthen the universal values of education. We believe that these efforts will continue to expand their impact in the future by reaching wider audiences at all levels of education.The good practice projects featured in the 7th issue are as follows: World Tolerance Day From Atoms to Emotions: An Interdisciplinary Tribute to Cancer Warriors A Gateway to Reading Culture Reading Club with Friends...

May 08, 2026 The 7th Issue of the Good Practices in Education Bulletin Has Been Published!

The Good Practices in Education initiative, which is carried out with the aim of adding value to the high-quality work produced by our educators whilst placing the happiness and success of our students at the centre, continues to feature examples of good practice from different countries in each bulletin. The Best Practices in Education platform continues to inspire the education sector, highlight innovative approaches and reinforce the universal values of education. We believe that these efforts will continue to expand their reach to wider audiences across all levels of education in the future. The best practice initiatives featured in the 7th newsletter are as follows: 1) World Tolerance Day 2) From Atoms to Emotions: An Interdisciplinary Tribute to Cancer Warriors 3) A Gateway to a Culture of Reading 4) Reading Club with Friends...

April 06, 2026 Romanian Maarif Schools ODAK Magazine, Issue 2

ODAK Magazine, prepared by the International Maarif Schools of Bucharest, stands out as a distinguished publication that brings together the intellectual contributions of students, teachers, and educational stakeholders.Shaped around the principles of “reading, thinking, understanding, and speaking,” the magazine goes beyond being a typical school publication; it serves as a meaningful platform that fosters self-expression, encourages critical thinking, and highlights the transformative power of language within a multicultural educational environment.Through a wide range of content—from teacher articles to student work, from academic analyses to cultural pieces—ODAK reflects the multidimensional nature of the educational process. In this respect, the magazine not only supports students’ academic development but also makes their emotional, intellectual, and value-based worlds visible.The multilingual, multicultural, and values-oriented educational approach that lies at the core of the Maarif philosophy finds a concrete reflection in ODAK Magazine. By bringing together diverse disciplines and perspectives, the publication contributes to students’ development of global awareness, intercultural understanding, and original thinking.At the same time, ODAK embraces the understanding that language is not merely a means of communication but a space where individuals construct themselves. In this sense, it aims to strengthen written expression skills and provide students with a platform where they can express themselves freely.Reflecting the educational vision of the International Maarif Schools of Bucharest, this valuable publication continues to evolve with each issue as a strong platform that brings together the productivity of young minds, the guidance of teachers, and the academic culture of the school....