The International Student Services Association is a growing national non-profit organization that gives low-income English learner students the information, inspiration, and motivation they need to better themselves and their communities. In this article, Michael Maynard and Haowen Ge discuss the variety of resources that make ISSA stand out. From collaborating with schools to offer students…
Equalistic Dream For HopeAsem BiographyMy name is Asem, and I’m from Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is a very beautiful country, with a rich history. I came to the US on January 18th, 2023. I’m a freshman in Mayfield High School and I really enjoy dancing and singing. In the future I want to be a programmer. I…
Equalistic Dream For HopeLeela Reeves BiographyMy name is Leela Reeves. I’m a senior at Brush High School. I came to the USA in November, 2012. I was born in Liberia, a small country in West Africa. Liberia is enriched with various tribes, food, culture, etc. My favorite hobby to do is draw digitally and read.…
This October, ISSA will be partnering with school districts in India and Mexico to lead students from all three nations in a Global Perspective Project. The project will center around climate change and environmental issues. Students will learn how these issues affect people all over the world and understand their effects beyond what they…
Equalistic Dream For HopeManmish BiographyMy name is Manmish and I am a 10th-grader at Mayfield High School. I am from India (Hyderabad) and Hyderabad is well known for the food and traditions. India is a beautiful country which contains many ancient places with a beautiful touch of scenery. Many people come from other countries to…
Executive Director of ISSA Haowen Ge tells Seek Common Ground about what programs ISSA provides for low-income immigrant students. ISSA has begun the Career Readiness and Passion Project Summer Program with the CSMD School District and Thomas Jefferson Academy. Watch the video to learn more about what ISSA does and what students will be doing…
Equalistic Dream For HopeNataeya BiographyI am Nataeya and I am a 12th grader in Charles F. Brush High school. I am from America! I enjoy drawing and playing video games. I am a member of the Equalistic Dream for Hope club, and I joined the club because I want to be able to help students…
WKYC “We The People” host Leon Bibb interviewed Executive Director of ISSA Haowen Ge, which aired on July 2nd, 2021. The interview covered topics such as what the International Student Services Association does, and what are ISSA’s future plans. The ISSA team worked on coming up with questions for the interview that encompass the ISSA…
While the United States is often viewed as a land of freedom and opportunity by immigrants looking to come here, there are many issues they face after arriving. One of the main issues is how well immigrant students integrate into the education system and perform in school. Here are the potential struggles for immigrant students…
Moving to a new country can be a very difficult process. There are often many barriers to overcome as you try to assimilate into your new home country, like speaking a different language, eating new food, learning new cultural traditions, and even attending different schools. The number of immigrant students in the United States continues…