The Ripple Effects of Education: Reyna Por Rodriguez’s story
The pain was unbearable. Sitting still for more than a few minutes was an exercise in intense concentration, but Reyna Por Rodriguez had no other choice. She tried to block out the pain, instead focusing on the teacher’s soft voice at the front of the room and the...
FPF and the Year in Review—5 Favorites of 2014
Well, believe it or not, the end of the year is upon us. You know what that means, don't ya? "BEST OF" LISTS. Everyone is looking backwards to the memorable moments, the grand achievements, and the biggest favorites of the year. We're jumping on the bandwagon too, and...
Guatemala’s Award Winning Principal
Breaking news from Guate! On Tuesday, November 25th Gilberto Adán Aquino Choc, the principal of El Calvario primary school in Santo Domingo Xenacoj, became the first ever principal to receive the Director 100 Puntos award, a national award given to educators who...
Carlos Pu: Following His Dreams, Inspiring His Family
In 2008, thirteen-year-old Carlos Francisco Pu was surrounded by books on a daily basis. In fact, he helped produce them at a printing company near his hometown of Choquí, Quetzaltenango. Yet, when he returned home every night, his shelves were empty. But at Choquí...
Solving the Immigration Crisis through Education
There’s no place like home. For many of us, the word “home” evokes a sense of safety, love, affection, warmth and joy. As the holidays approach, home takes on an even greater significance. We will travel great distances to our childhood homes. We will welcome family...