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...
Friday Photo Fiesta #14: Summer Reading Fun
Aah, the lazy days of summer. We don't know about you, but summer always makes us think of lots of free time to get lost in books. Since local libraries are starting their summer reading programs this month, we wanted to share with you some of the things we love about...
Why Jessica Orosco has Hope for a Bright Future
The sun is shining brightly over the courtyard of Colegio Mesías in San Marcos, Guatemala. The students, giddy with excitement, prepare to perform a traditional dance in front of the entire school, community, and volunteers from Cooperative for Education. Pine needles...
Cooperative for Education Featured in Adoption Today Magazine
That's right, folks. Our very own feature article in the June issue of Adoption Today! Adoptive parent and CoEd supporter Sonya Fultz and Adoption Today editor Kim Hansel traveled to Guatemala together in April to witness CoEd's impact on a country Sonya holds dear to...
A Guatemalan father’s gratitude
With Father's Day coming up this weekend we wanted to pass along what it means for a father in Guatemala to have your help in supporting his daughter's education through a scholarship. Manuel Antonio Bucú Ixjotop, father of Hilda Bucú Yucuté, now a scholarship...