Education

Story by Versacare Staff

The Versafund Catalyst Grant program with funding up to $10,000 is now open year-round.

Grants are limited to applicants within the North American Division and InterAmerican Division of Seventh-day Adventists, and the project beneficiaries must be also located in the NAD or IAD.

Timeline

Grants are awarded in April, July, October, and January.

Eligibility

• Seventh-day Adventist denomination owned or operated entities
• Faith-based organizations and other non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church (e.g. Founder, CEO, President, or majority of the board are Seventh-day Adventist, or the primary beneficiaries are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church)

Story by Rob Gettys

Late last year, Highland View Academy’s (HVA) student body chose the speakers for the upcoming student-led Week of Prayer (SWOP): freshmen Rehan Singh and Luanny Montes; sophomore Alba Dani Peguero; junior Jason Ashman; and senior Samoria Lock.

Story by Ashley Peterson, Eighth-Grade Homeroom Teacher

America is known as “the great melting pot,” where people from around the world have become “one people.” This is something to be celebrated. Equally important is to acknowledge and celebrate the places from which we came.

Story by Debra Anderson

Potomac Conference's Manassas Adventist Preparatory School (MAPS) in Virginia has announced the groundbreaking of a new school facility on campus, set to begin in the winter of 2025. The project aims to enhance student learning by providing modern, interactive spaces that integrate advanced technology and experiential education.

The new facility will feature a state-of-the-art STEAM classroom, designed to foster creativity and hands-on learning. Additionally, outdoor learning spaces will offer students opportunities for naturebased activities and experiential learning beyond traditional classrooms.

Story by Dilcia Flores

How do countries navigate our world in the digital age? That was the theme at the 7th annual Capital Model United Nations Conference (CAPITALMUN), held on the Campus of Washington Adventist University on March 30-31, 2025. Students from public and private high schools from Maryland (Takoma Academy, Spencerville Adventist Academy, Highland View Academy, Montgomery Blair High School), Virginia (Shenandoah Valley Academy), Pennsylvania (Pine Forge Academy), and North Carolina (Fletcher Academy) debated a range of global issues during the 2-day conference.