2025 Year in Review

And just like that, another year has flown by! In 2025, we reached even more students, schools, and communities, deepening and expanding the pathways out of poverty. With the work we achieved in 2025, we know that 2026 holds many more exciting things ahead. So, as we...

Heidy: Speaking the Same Language—Literacy Methods that Span Cultures

Spark teacher Heidy with CoEd supporter Bill A bright neon green school stands out at the end of a long winding road outside Quetzaltenango, where hillsides are dotted with humble homes made of cinderblock and corrugated metal, and terraced rows of crops cascade down...

Highlights From February 2025 Tours

February was a whirlwind of a month, especially because it’s our busiest tour season of the year! Every February, CoEd takes travelers on the GLP Tour and the Snapshot Tour. The GLP Tour offers a fun and unique opportunity to serve alongside other...

The Transformational Power of Reading

Picture a classroom bustling with activity… Okay, check! ✔ Children dressed in colorful costumes swarm the bookshelves to choose a story to read with visiting volunteers from Cooperative for Education (CoEd) and its Rotary partners. These students may be just...

Top 6 Memories from Summer 2024 Tours

Another year, another Summer Tour season in the books—and as always, this one was full of incredible experiences! The Helping Hands Tour is a special opportunity to connect with Spark students over the course of a week, and every year it’s a heartwarming reminder that...

El Calvario: From Puppets to Pages

El Calvario—a shining example of CoEd’s Spark Program—uses puppets to boost classroom creativity and communication, showcasing the importance of having fun while learning! Sacatepéquez, July 2023. Cooperative for Education’s (CoEd’s) Spark Program is far from your...