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Belsy Hernandez Selected for Government Teaching Position
Belsy Hernandez, Escuela Integrada’s junior high English teacher, was selected for a teaching fellowship with the Ministry of Education in Guatemala. These sought-after positions provide a comprehensive benefits package while teaching and a retirement fund after 10 years of service. Belsy Garcia and Maritza Oseida were also selected and were featured in our last newsletter. She shared these thoughts with us: Escuela Integrada is my second home. The students, my…
Providing access to education, one tablet at a time
Miriam is a single mother of five children, three of whom attend Escuela Integrada. The childrens’ father is in jail and Miriam is unable to work. The family lives high up on the hill in San Felipe de Jesus, where access to the internet is extremely limited. Two of Miriam’s children have received a tablet for their studies at Escuela Integrada. The third student, a girl in 8th grade, is…
A tablet makes a BIG difference for a child at Escuela Integrada—we’re ⅓ of the way to our goal!
We are one-third of the way to our July campaign goal to support at-home learning! We’ve raised $8,580 (at press time) and have $16,357 to go. By providing a tablet for each student, we’re ensuring that each kid who attends school at Escuela Integrada is able to fully participate every day during at-home learning. The tablet allows the students to participate in live instruction with their classmates and teacher. With…
The reality of online learning in Guatemala
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to see firsthand what at-home learning looks like in Guatemala. Having spent nearly two years away from the school and the students, it is a great blessing to be back. We went on three home visits on Monday for students in kindergarten, 2nd grade and 7th grade. All three students are new to Escuela Integrada this year and have never met their teachers…
Racing for GRACES raises $17,871 for at-home learning
Wow! What an incredible turnout we had for our 2nd annual Racing for GRACES virtual run! Racers participated across the United States and in Guatemala, with all proceeds going to support at-home learning for the students at Escuela Integrada. From New Mexico and Washington, to Oklahoma and North Carolina—and everywhere in between—we had more than 50 participants in the U.S., and another 35 in Guatemala! Together, we raised $17,871! Prizes…
Meet Lucas Hertzberg, GRACES new Sponsorship Coordinator!
We invite everyone to join us in welcoming Lucas Hertzberg to the GRACES team as our new Sponsorship Coordinator! Lucas will be overseeing the Sponsorship program for students and classrooms at Escuela Integrada. “We are thrilled to have Lucas on board,” said Hannah Nadeau Girón, executive director of GRACES. “We are excited to have additional support with the Sponsorship program, since it is such an important part of our organization. Lucas’ energy will…