THE SUMMIT

WHAT IS IT?

HOW DO WE PREPARE?

HOW DO WE SELECT STUDENTS?

For a few days each year, Nobel Peace Prize Laureates convene to discuss the world's most pressing issues. From literacy and poverty to nuclear weapons and advancements in science, leaders from all over the globe come together to make sense of the status of our world. This conference is called the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. It has been heralded as the most important event in the field of peacemaking.

This year will mark the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and the emphasis on youth will be stronger than ever. The Summit has placed incredible importance on empowering youth to be active in their home communities and around the world. Students will learn about the accomplishments of the Nobel Laureates, interact with other youth from various nations around the world, and most importantly, engage in direct dialogue with the Nobel Laureates themselves. Students will also be participating in specialized workshops with various organizations and leaders where they will gain knowledge and skills in the areas of peacemaking, human rights, and global citizenship.

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Students attend two sessions per week for 2 hours. Essentially, the curriculum covers the historical, political, social, and economic aspects of human rights, social justice, and international relations.

The content is taught by Giana Gleeson who is certified in History and currently teaches International Studies. Sessions are also led by Taylor Ives. Occassionally students have guest speakers from Quinnipiac University who lead sessions.

The World Summit Site

Students are selected through a rigorous application process. Applications are open to all students at Hartford Public High School. The steps below outline the process for selection:

1.) Student must attend an information session

2.) Student must submit a written application requiring the student's GPA, 4 short essay responses, and teacher recommendations.

3.) The written applications are reviewed. Students moved to the next round are required to schedule an individual interview.

4.) Student has individual interview with a panel consisting of 2 mentors, students, and sometimes other faculty.

5.) The interviews are scored based on a rubric. Interviewees with the best interviews are moved to the third and final round of the process.

6.) Student attends a group interview with all finalists. The group session lasts for about 2 hours and requires all students to: interact in small group settings, interact in large group settings, make a 1 minute impromtu speech, and reflect on a video.

7.) Selected students are notified and invited to attend a Delegation Meeting.