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GRACES launches new film— ‘Day in the Life: Eli’s Story’
Earlier this summer, GRACES’ film crew captured the everyday obstacles faced by students and families who attend Escuela Integrada. The short documentary features Eli (14), a 7th grade student at Escuela Integrada, and first premiered at the Quetzal Gala in September 2018. Two of Eli’s siblings, Gladis (16) and Evelyn (12), also attend Escuela Integrada. Gladis is in 8th grade and Evelyn is in 4th. Each day, Eli leaves…
Brick by brick: Lux Serech family breaks cycle of poverty through commitment to savings, education
Life was very different for the Lux Serech family 27 years ago. Newly married and expecting their first child, Joaquin Lux de la Cruz and Mirian Lux Serech had few resources. Joaquin worked as an assistant to a mason, and Mirian washed clothes by hand. When Joaquin and Mirian were children, they did not go to school. They worked to support their families. Joaquin was one of eight children. His…
New Honors Club created for students who excel in academics, want to give back
Middle school students at Escuela Integrada now have an opportunity to participate in an Honors Club. To be selected, the students must demonstrate a commitment to academic achievement by passing all of their classes and earning high grades. Additionally, the students in Honors Club will give back to their community through service projects, such as tutoring children in the early grades. “Sometimes the children don’t have the support of their…
Guest post: Reflecting on my internship experience with Escuela Integrada
I am currently sitting at my gate at La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City, watching the sunrise, and feeling oh so incredibly blessed. I could not have asked for a better time here. I learned so much about this place, the culture, the people and myself. I felt so many things I either never felt before or have not felt in a really long time. I feel different coming home….
Help us ‘Double the Love’ before the end of July
Did you know that the kids at Escuela Integrada are in school in June and July? Their academic year runs from January to October, with graduation following in November. Unfortunately, donations are not as strong during the summer months, and the students of Escuela Integrada need your support. “After learning about what the school is providing for the children, I just had to help,” said Nancy Shirley, who first became involved…
Get to know the interns, Juliana Anderson and Piper Mik
This summer, Juliana Anderson and Piper Mik are serving as interns at Escuela Integrada. The young women are helping with English language instruction, technology and general needs at the school, including refurbishing the library. We sat down with them to find out about their experience. Juliana Anderson, 18 Hometown: Salisbury, North Carolina School: University of North Carolina, expected graduation 2021 Major: Biology with a minor in Chemistry How did you…