One World was one of 15 groups worldwide to receive a 2024 Library of Congress “Successful Practice Honoree” literacy award, which is given to organizations that provide exemplary, innovative, and replicable strategies that promote literacy. The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, presided over the ceremony and is pictured below with our Deputy Director, Summer Xavier, and our […]
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This fall One World is running two Academies for middle schoolers. Our traditional group of students from across the city working at UNCF, and a smaller group of students from Friendship Southeast PCS, working at their school. Approximately 80 DC students will spend 10 weeks challenging themselves after school in small groups with some of […]
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Investments Accelerate Learning Last month’s newsletter highlighted One World’s expansion to serve 38 Washington, DC schools. This month, we highlight the largest investors driving One World’s impact. Thank you for supporting our students and teachers. One World Returns to UNCF Thanks to UNCF’s continuous support and partnership, the One World Academy is being hosted […]
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We’re excited to kick off the school year with 38 Washington, DC school partners! Please take a moment to watch our 2023-24 Year in Review video to see what school leaders, teachers, and students have to say about the exciting gains they made last year. Together we are transforming students into writers with voice, knowledge, […]
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One World is proud to have made a difference again this year with its in-school program across the city, afterschool program at UNCF, and an exciting new school-based One World Academy Hub piloted at Friendship Academy SE Middle School in Ward 8. Thank you for supporting our work this year.
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Nekole Smith is an instructional specialist at Friendship SE PCS and led One World’s pilot afterschool Academy Hub there. Ms. Smith’s partnership started a new chapter for One World in Wards 7 and 8.
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Quisan Adams has just graduated from DC International Public Charter School and plans to study computer science in college. We will long remember Quisan for the example he set for all students and his steely determination.
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As One World Education leads the largest writing program in Washington, DC schools for the 9th consecutive year, Capital One is a critical partner. Its associates have served as One World Board members, coaches, technical assistants, and mentors to One World students. Still, if there is one Capital One activity that our students like best, […]
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Adult students from Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School testified last month at DC City Council hearings about the important role that adult education classes have played in their lives. Danielle Noubayamal fled political persecution in Chad. Her first days in the U.S. were difficult “When you don’t have language, your world collapses,” she said. […]
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