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"And How are the Children?"

Among tribes in Africa, none was considered to have warriors more powerful or more intelligent than the mighty Masai. Perhaps it is surprising then to learn that the traditional greeting passed between Masai warriors is "Kassesianingera." It means

“And how are the children?"

This is still the traditional greeting among Masai today, acknowledging the high value that the Masai place on their children's well being. Even warriors with no children of their own give the traditional answer,

“And how are the children?"

That is, peace and safety previal, the priorities of protecting the young, the powerless, are in place; society has not forgotten its reason for being, its proper functions and responsiblities.

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The Academy of Learning and Leadership is a caring community of child and adult learners actively engaged in generating leadership. In an environment of safety, exploration, creativity, dialogue, and choice, the Academy develops competent learners and confident leaders. These focused, action-oriented children and adults use their empowered selves for the common good: healthy living, life-long learning, caring families, stable communities, a just society, and a peaceful world.