Friday Photo Fiesta #15: Everyone needs a good belly laugh
We are of the opinion that laughter can lessen the cultural divide, break through language barriers, and build bridges, so when we are in Guatemala with volunteers (as we are this week), we like to ham it up and squeeze as much laughter and fun into 5 short days as we...
Education in Action Series: Computers
Those numbers don't lie. Computer skills are absolutely crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala. Remember Ivonne Barrios? She finally had the opportunity to use technology in the classroom, and is now ready to take on the world! Without computer skills,...
Cindy Marroquín: Dreaming with Confidence
As we celebrate the focus on girls education thanks to Malala Day, Girl Rising, and other amazing efforts to educate girls around the world, we wanted to bring you the story of Cindy Marroquin, a girl excited about her education in Guatemala. “I need three...
Education in Action Series: Culture of Reading
What does a classroom in the Culture of Reading Program look like? When you enter a CORP classroom you'll see students reading aloud in small groups, teachers gathering their kids into reading circles, or students creating their very own storybooks. This may sound...
How seeing Guatemala’s schools changed my career
Meet CoEd supporter Lauren Luken Reed. Lauren is a second grade teacher at South Avondale Elementary in Cincinnati and it was her trip to Guatemala in 2002 that changed the trajectory of her career. Thanks for joining us on Bookmarks today, Lauren. When did you...