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Second Chances: Stories from Our Alternative Education Program

November 17, 2025

From a 12-year-old escaping bullying to a 31-year-old learning to read for the first time, our Alternative Education Program is giving 1,403 students across Guatemala and Honduras a second chance at education. Meet five students whose stories show why flexible, once-a-week classes are transforming lives and communities.

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Behind the Scenes: Meet Our Fall 2025 Interns

November 17, 2025

Meet the students powering our mission! From fundraising to tech innovation, this fall’s interns brought passion and purpose.

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The First Chaperone: How Pat Doerr Helped Shape Our Service Learning Program

November 13, 2025

A single college trip to Mexico changed everything for Patricia Doerr — inspiring her to adopt a daughter from Latin America, dedicate her life to service, and help lead School the World’s very first student service trip.

School the World’s Accelerated Learning Recovery Program has once again been selected for the HundrED Global Collection

For the Third Year in a Row, School the World Selected for the HundrED Global Collection

November 11, 2025

School the World’s High-Dose Tutoring Program has been selected for the HundrED Global Collection 2026—highlighting our continued impact in advancing equity, strengthening teaching, and helping children in Latin America recover from learning loss.

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Student Ambassador Spotlight: Launching a School the World Club in College

November 6, 2025

Interested in becoming a student ambassador or starting a campus club? See how one Western University student is making a difference and get practical tips to launch your own.

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Why Our Work Matters: Reflections from Our Team in Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama

November 3, 2025

Why does our work matter? Staff across Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama share powerful reflections on the moments, methods, and mindsets that keep them going—and keep communities growing.

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Starting a School Chapter? Take Notes from This Club’s Creative Community Model

October 31, 2025

See how one School the World chapter is bringing together students of all ages to take action—from trivia nights to storytime.

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Breaking the Cycle: When Tutors Become the Support They Never Had

October 26, 2025

Tomasa and Josué know what it’s like to feel left behind in school. Now, as STW-trained tutors, they’re helping children learn in the language, pace, and style that works for them—breaking cycles of exclusion and rediscovering joy in learning.

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100 Playgrounds: A Milestone Worth Celebrating

October 20, 2025

We just completed our 100th playground! Since 2009, we’ve worked alongside communities in Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama to demonstrate that playgrounds aren’t just extras—they’re essential infrastructure for complete learning environments where children can thrive academically, physically, and socially.

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Scaling Impact Through Strategic Partnerships and Innovation

October 16, 2025

Scaling impact requires continuous learning. Three School the World staff members recently attended key conferences and trainings to strengthen partnerships, explore innovations, and build the expertise needed to achieve Moonshot 2030.