However, it appears that the current management does not support my efforts to affect the changes necessary to accomplish this goal. Our lack of financial reports slowed down administration and fundraising. Now that most of the struggles are behind us, I'm looking forward to the enhanced reporting and project management that the new system promises. The Ramallah Friends Schools are the first educational institutions in Palestine to implement this program. In late February, several RFS faculty members joined more than 200 teachers from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa at IB training workshops in Amman, Jordan.
Students have to take courses in all areas to graduate.
FUM received with regret, but understanding, the decision of Jim and Deborah Fine to return to the USA after their excellent year of service. We are delighted to announce that Laurie and Marilyn Hadden, who preceded the Fines, will be returning to their posts. We were enriched by them, and honored to be a part of their educational journey.