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ANNOUNCEMENT
January 2, 2026
The Alia Foundation
CALLING EXCEPTIONAL ML SENIORS
Exceptional Multilingual Seniors from across the State of Michigan can be nominated for the WeEnvision Senior ML Scholarship! Submissions window closes March 13, 2026
October 24, 2025
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Exceptional Educators Across PK-20 Honored for Advancing Literacy Development, Cultivating Talent, and Elevating Communities.
The WeEnvision Literacy Across Languages Conference at UM-Dearborn included twenty facilitators leading interactive professional development sessions emphasizing the significance of intentional literacy development, employing instructional technologies, and demystifying AI to complement teachers’ expertise.
Exceptional Leaders were recognized for their specific contributions, commitment to leveraging communities’ unique strengths and ability to uplift their colleagues to build bridges.
Additionally, the talent and commitment of six instructional specialists across school buildings and intermediate school districts of the Southeast Michigan area were highlighted during the conference’s closing.
March 7, 2025
Habib's Cuisine-Dearborn
Distinguished Community Leaders in Education and Exceptional Multilingual Seniors Recognized during Literacy Conference Iftaar Dinner
The inaugral WeEnvision Literacy Across Languages Conference at UM-Dearborn culminated in a breaking of Ramadan fast celebration at Habib's Cuisine. Conference attendees and presenters from across the State along with proud families cheered on as 9 exceptionally accomplished high school seniors were awarded the Alia Foundation Exceptional Multilingual Student scholarship.
Dr. Ahlam Bazzi, Alia Foundation founder, highlighted the value of the village needed to advance MLs' opportunities for success emphasizing the role of pioneering educators as the "giants whose shoulders we stand on" to sustain culturally and linguistically relevant education that maximizes communities' growth.
The three education giants recognized, Dr. Noureldine Saab from the private secotor, Dr. Intisaar Harajli from the public sector, and Mrs. Nawal Hamadeh from the public charter sector received the surprise tribute with beaming pride and humility.
Testimonials
So empowering! Professors, literacy experts, foreign language teachers, and school leaders all listening to multilingual high school students and their teachers.
Thank you, Dr. Ahlam Bazzi, for the outstanding Teachers of Multilingual Learners Conference and the amazing Iftar Dinner Program today! This was truly one of the best educational events I’ve been part of in our community—certainly the best in celebrating multilingual education and the incredible educators from diverse backgrounds who make this journey so meaningful. I wholeheartedly appreciate you, Ms. Summer Turfe, and the entire Alia Foundation team for your time, dedication, and hard work. Your efforts are truly inspiring!
Our team was able to draft the disciplinary literacy implementation plan for our next unit, we left so motivated.
Students will be so excited to use the digital media resources provided through the Michigan Learning Channel partnership and I can't wait to take advantage of the free coaching!
What an amazing day for our community! Dr. Ahlam Bazzi and Summer Turfe knocked it out of the park!!! Their event was a massive success and the impact they are making is heartwarming.
As a student teacher, I really valued workshopping with seasoned educators. My conference participation was both validating and inspiring. I am really looking forward to the next one.
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