Advent School student appointed to The Week Junior council
The Week Junior, an award-winning weekly news magazine for kids ages 8 to 14, recently welcomed 12 students to this year’s Junior Council, including Zina Izejiobi of Beacon Hill. Zina is a third grade student at The Advent School in Boston.
Selected from a nationwide search, Zina and her fellow council members will learn from The Week Junior’s editors, mentors, and special guests over the next several months, where they will gain the necessary skills to become influential voices in their communities and beyond.
Zina is inspired by the perseverance Helen Keller showed during a time when there were not many resources for blind and deaf people. As a member of The Week Junior council, she is excited when she can share information with her parents that they haven’t yet heard about themselves.
“At The Advent School, we believe that education is not just about academics, but about helping students understand who they are, what they believe in, and how they can contribute to the world around them,” said Nicole DuFauchard, Advent’s Head of School. “Zina’s participation in The Week Junior council is a wonderful example of how kids can use their passion and their unique voice to change the world.”
“It's inspiring to see so many children who are engaged in current events and committed to spreading positivity and helping others,” said Andrea Barbalich, Editorial Director of The Week Junior. “In a world where compassion is always needed, we're honored to provide a platform where kids can use their voices to make a meaningful difference.”
The Advent School is a pre-K through Grade 6 school located in Beacon Hill and serving students across Greater Boston. Since 1961, The Advent School has stayed true to its founding vision: an urban school whose community reflects the diversity of Boston; a forward-thinking curriculum that inspires and engages a child’s passion for learning; a commitment to social justice; and a culture of collaboration where every child has the confidence to take action in a connected world.
The Week Junior reports news directly to kids ages 8-14, providing the facts behind what’s happening in the world and empowering kids to develop and voice their own point of view. Interactive franchises, like The Big Debate and Junior Council, provide a platform for kids to be heard. In addition to content that encourages children to arrive at a real understanding of the world, The Week Junior’s experienced team of literacy-minded editors also provides parent-oriented communication around timely topics and resources for educators.
