August Summit: The Resource School Has Become a Dream School for Rural Children

"Joining the network of resource schools became a major impetus for the region and strengthened parents' trust. When all the equipment was brought into the gym for the first time, local residents and parents found out about it. They came and helped carry all the inventory into the classrooms. They rushed to make use of all the equipment and helped the staff until evening," says Ainur Aulesovna.

For three years, the school's teachers underwent professional development courses provided by Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools. In a short time, the professional level of the teachers rose, and the students' achievements became a source of pride:

"In 2022, 56% of our teachers held the level of moderator, expert, or researcher. That means half of the staff did not have special qualification categories. Today, this figure has reached 79%. This year, we won the '100 Best Schools' competition, received the title of the best secondary education organization in the Abai Region, and a special grant. In addition, our students became winners of the STEM Skills Hackathon organized by the United Nations Development Programme and received a prize of $3,000," shares the director.

"Our school not only embraces changes, but also knows how to embody them, striving for development. This is not a result that happened by itself. It is the fruit of the joint work of a team that was not afraid of change, innovative teachers, trusting parents, motivated students, and, most importantly, the project partners who created all the conditions. Thanks to this project, we see a real example of development not just for the school, but for the entire village. Therefore, our main goal is to live up to the trust placed in us and provide future generations with a quality education," emphasizes the director.