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Charli, Louise & Ziad: The Ripple Effect of One Service Trip

July 29, 2025

Discover how Charli, Louise, and Ziad turned bracelets, birthdays, and big hearts into real impact for students in Panama.

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A Week That Changed Us: Reflections from Our Guatemala Service Trip

School the World
July 18, 2025

New classrooms, new friendships, new perspectives. Read what students had to say after a week in Panimache I, Guatemala.

Marta Isabel teachers as many as 70 children and their mothers to prepare them for school.

How Early Childhood Education Gave One Woman Her Voice—and Her Classroom

School the World
July 14, 2025

As a girl, Marta wanted to be a teacher. Poverty stole that dream—until she became a Tijonel. Now she teaches over 70 children every week, guiding their learning through joy and play. “Thanks to School the World, I’m not just a housewife—I’m a teacher.”

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The Early Childhood Education Crisis in Central America—and How Communities Are Leading the Way

School the World
July 1, 2025

Early childhood education is in crisis across Central America—but communities aren’t waiting for a fix. Discover how local parents, volunteers, and educators, with support from School the World, are transforming futures from the very beginning.

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Summer (Fun)draising Made Easy: Support Global Education with These 6 Ideas

School the World
June 28, 2025

Looking for a fun, purposeful way to spend your summer? Check out 6 creative fundraising ideas that make it easy to support students in Central America—and help fight extreme poverty through the power of education.

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Full Circle: School the World Founder Delivers Commencement Address at Her High School Alma Mater

School the World
June 25, 2025

School the World’s founder and CEO, Kate Curran, returned to her high school alma mater to deliver the 2025 commencement address. Her message? Find your “particular something”—and use it to make the world a little better.

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How Service Learning Trips Are Shaping the Next Generation of Graduates

School the World
June 15, 2025

More than 100 high school seniors in the Class of 2025 participated in School the World service learning trips during their high school careers. Discover how the experience shaped students like Sarah and Rowan—and why these trips leave a lasting impact.

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Félix Quixtán: Breaking the Cycle

School The World
June 10, 2025

“When I was a boy, there was no school in my community,” says Félix Quixtán, now a 66-year-old father of ten and President of the community leadership council (COCODE) in Cruzché III, Santa Cruz del Quiché.

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Beyond the Classroom: How Volunteer Nurses Like Trish Lincoln Strengthen Our Work

School The World
May 30, 2025

When Trish Lincoln from Boston, Massachusetts, first heard about School the World, she recognized a unique opportunity to contribute her expertise in a meaningful way.

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World Changer Diaries: Helena Wade

May 12, 2025

One student reflects on their unforgettable service trip to Panama—building classrooms, painting murals, and forming deep connections across language and culture. Discover how School the World helps students build friendships that last a lifetime.