Allan: Tackling Technology with a Smile

In February, one of Cooperative for Education’s (CoEd’s) newest Computer Program schools, Teczion, proudly inaugurated its new Computer Center. As teachers, students, CoEd staff, and supporters came together; excitement filled the air. But one student, in particular,...

Rain or Shine: The Magic of Adventure and Community

Nestled at the foothills of Volcán de Fuego, in the heart of San Pedro Yepocapa, lies Fe y Esperanza—the latest addition to Cooperative for Education’s (CoEd’s) Textbook Program! Passionate locals founded this private middle school with the noble goal of increasing...

Diego: Once a Student, Today a Teacher

Not too often do you see someone get the opportunity to return home and give back to the community that raised them, but Diego, at age 28, is doing just that! During his studies at Hacienda María, Diego took advantage of the textbooks and computers provided by...

Textbook Schools: Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

Nestled in a small village in northern Sololá, the Pixabaj Cooperative School serves around 90 students each year. But students at Pixabaj are outperforming the national average in reading and math scores…can you guess how? They’re a part of Cooperative for...

Sparking a Love for Literacy

Here at CoEd, we often get questions about how our programs operate in Guatemala. “Do you hire teachers or send volunteers to teach in Guatemala?”, “Do you start your own schools?”, “How on earth does a non-profit in Cincinnati, Ohio work with so many...