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Equipping #African #STEM #teachers to deploy #handonscience activities using #localmaterials. Born @MIT and growing in #Ghana.

Ghana
Joined July 2011
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Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🌍📚 To the teachers who show up every day with dedication, patience, and a belief in what every learner can become, we celebrate you today and every day!!!❤️ #WorldTeachersDay #TeachersDay #TeachersMatter #Education #TeacherImpact #EveryLearner
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Big opportunities start with small steps. 🚀 Make your National Service count with PEN. Join us in shaping the future of practical STEM education. Apply here: practicaleducationnetwork.co… 📅 Apply by 30 September 2026. #NSS #NationalService #STEMEducation
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We’re hiring! 📍 Monrovia | Full-time 📅 Apply by 31 August 2026 🔗 View the JD & apply: practicaleducationnetwork.co… #LiberiaJobs #STEMEducation #EducationJobs #Hiring #Vacancy #LiberiaMonrovia
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First-time GSTEP teams in the #VoltaRegion are already building bold solutions through hands-on STEM learning. Students from a Basic School designed a safer electronic coconut harvesting method. #GSTEP #VoltaRegion #STEM
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From #Ghana to #Liberia, PEN continues to strengthen hands-on learning in classrooms, driving real impact in #STEM education. Join our #mission to expand hands-on learning across #Africa: Support: lnkd.in/dzgr-QCH Partner: lnkd.in/d8ZjtquG#STEMEducati… #ThePENImpact
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The GSTEP Exemplar Series!💡 When their prototype failed, Team Precious chose research, teamwork, and persistence, proving that failure is part of success. Hands-on STEM learning. Resilience. Confidence. Problem-solving. Future innovators in the making. #STEM #GSTEP
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From STEM student to GSTEP coach ✨ Christabel Jatoe Mgnisombu, once mentored by a PEN-trained teacher, now coaches 3 GSTEP finalist teams, proving the lasting impact of hands-on STEM education. “My background cannot limit my future.” ❤️ #GSTEP #HandsOnLearning
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PEN wishes all learners sitting for the BECE exams in Ghana this week the very best in their papers. You’ve got this! #BECE2026 #GhanaEducation #ExamWeek #StudentSuccess #BestOfLuck #FutureLeaders #EducationMatters #GhanaStudents
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GSTEP Exemplar Series 01 🚀 Swift Academy students in Asokwa are building an #AI-powered hydroponics farm that auto-manages water, nutrients, and conditions. Through hands-on STEM, they’re growing into confident innovators. Stay tuned! #GSTEP #HandsOnLearning #StudentInnovation
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Boost student engagement in Math & Science! To mark International Day of Digital Learning, join Practical Education Network for a FREE online hands-on training. Sign up today! practicaleducationnetwork.co… #DigitalLearningDay #STEMEducation #TeacherTraining #ActiveLearning
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To the women of PEN: Your strength is our foundation! This #IWD2026, we rally for Rights, Justice, and Action for ALL women and girls. We stand with women worldwide, committed to the idea that we must #GiveToGain. Invest in her. Support her. Gain a better world. 🌍💜
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“We shall measure our progress by the quality of education our children receive.” — Kwame Nkrumah 🇬🇭 This Independence Day, let’s renew our commitment to building a Ghana where every child has access to quality, hands-on STEM education. #GhanaAt69 #IndependenceDay
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A major milestone for PEN! This week, we launched our Essentials of Hands-On Learning teacher training program in Liberia in partnership with @UNIDO Liberia. We are proud of the partnerships pushing PEN's work forward! #STEM #Education #Liberia #TeacherTraining
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Highlights from Feb 11 2026, International Day of Women and Girls in Science: PEN joined the Science Education Unit to inspire young learners to explore science. We commend GES for its continued support for STEM education! #IDWGS2026 #UNESCO #STEM #GirlsInSTEM #WomenInScience
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Passionate about education, STEM, not-for-profit sectors and marketing? Join PEN as a Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Officer Deadline: February, 13th, 2026 Apply here: practicaleducationnetwork.co… #NowHiring #Vacancy #Marketing #JobsInGhana
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Are you a detail-oriented finance professional? Practical Education Network is looking for an Accounts Officer to join our growing team in Accra. Deadline: February 3, 2026. Apply Here: practicaleducationnetwork.co… #NowHiring #AccountsOfficer #NGOJobs #STEMEducation #GhanaJobs
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Our STEM Pop-Up 02 at Special Grace Academy happened last Thursday! Learners explored robotics, engineering challenges, and hands-on STEM, full of curiosity, creativity, and perseverance. It was lit!🔧✨ #PENSTEMPopUp02 #STEM #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation
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MBC featured PEN at COMSTEDA 22 The feature highlighted PEN’s work using locally available materials to make STEM practical and build community-focused problem solvers. #COMSTEDA22 #PracticalSTEM #STEMinAfrica #IndigenousLearning #HandsOnLearning
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STEM Champions Day is loading… 🚀💙 We’re partnering with Special Grace Academy for STEM Champions Day on 27 Nov 2025! Hands-on robotics, engineering, science & math fun, all led by the PEN Team. Bring your child to explore! #STEMChampionsDay #STEMFun #PENInAction #STEMKids
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