The Digital School wins the 1885 Award for “Outstanding Service to Education”

The Digital School, one of Mohammed bin Rashid’s global initiatives, received the “1885 Award for Meritorious Service in Education” from the New England Foundation for Schools and Colleges (NIAC), in recognition of its outstanding contributions to bringing about a positive transformation in education around the world, making it the first educational institution in the world to receive the award. The award is from outside the United States of America.

The digital school team received the award, during a special event, during the “Niasik 2024” conference for education leaders in Boston, United States of America, in a new global achievement added to the achievements of the digital school, after the global accreditation it achieved, last July, as the first educational institution of its kind to provide… High-quality digital education for less fortunate communities around the world.

The “1885 Award for Meritorious Service in Education” is the most prestigious award presented by the New England Foundation for Schools and Colleges (NIAC) in the field of education, and it is named after the year the institution was established, which is considered one of the most prestigious academic accreditation institutions in the United States, and which has enjoyed a prominent presence in the educational sector since About 140 years, and in more than 90 countries around the world.

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Digital School, Omar Sultan Al Olama, confirmed that the school represents a qualitative initiative that was launched to embody the visions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him. By making a positive change in the lives of societies, by providing smart innovative solutions that utilize rapid technological development to spread science and knowledge and educate generations, especially less fortunate students around the world, indicating that the school’s receipt of the award It represents international recognition of its distinguished and world-leading efforts and achievements, and its significant positive impact on the future of education.

He said that the “1885 Award for Meritorious Service in Education” represents an addition to the procession of achievements and successes achieved by the digital school since its founding, and reflects the initiative it represents in support of the UAE’s leadership in the fields of digital education, and its global distinction in its humanitarian initiatives aimed at providing advanced and advanced education opportunities according to the best possible standards. Standards that guarantee quality knowledge opportunities for children, and provide them with high flexibility in all parts of the world, and in different circumstances and conditions.

For his part, the Secretary General of the Digital School, Dr. Walid Al Ali, said that the school’s receipt of the “1885 Award for Meritorious Service in Education” represents an appreciation for its positive global role in spreading and providing digital education solutions, and translates its achievements into developing a modern model in spreading education around the world. It solves its most prominent challenges by employing all capabilities in a professional and practical manner, and confidence in it reflects a digital educational institution capable of spreading education around the world, with advanced solutions that contribute to supporting children whose circumstances do not allow them to obtain an education that they can In the future, it enhances their ability to keep pace with rapid changes in life.

He added that the award is a great incentive for those in charge of the digital school to move towards achieving qualitative achievements that place it at the forefront of digital schools around the world, and contributes to ensuring the sustainability of this educational and humanitarian activity, which expresses the culture of giving and humanitarian communication of the UAE, and its keenness to provide aid and support in the fields. All, including modern education.

In a related context, NEASC President, Cam Staples, expressed his deep admiration for the digital school’s mission and appreciation for its innovative efforts to reach disadvantaged and marginalized groups, from remote villages to refugee camps, and its endeavor to provide high-quality education to these students.

The digital school – launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, in November 2020, within the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation – is the first accredited digital school of its kind, and aims to Empowering students with digital learning options in areas where the appropriate conditions or components that students need to continue their education are not available. It also provides a qualitative option for blended and distance learning, in a smart and flexible way. Targeting less fortunate societal groups, refugees and displaced people, through modern educational materials and curricula.

The school continues to expand, as it has included more than 200,000 students, and provides its services in more than 14 countries. It has also trained and qualified more than 3,000 digital teachers certified by Arizona State University, while educational and training content is provided in several languages, including Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. And Kurdish.