E.L. Haynes High School 12th-graders recently delivered their One World presentations to their classmates, teachers, and One World staff members, who brought t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other prizes to celebrate their excellent work. E.L. Haynes has led the One World program in their schools since 2016, empowering their students and helping them find their voice. Funder […]
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Truist Senior Vice President of Community Development Jimmie Jones shares how their partnership with One World fills their mission of inspiring and building better lives and communities.
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Entering its 18th year, One World is planning for its most impactful year in 2025. What’s new? Expanding the afterschool One World Academy Hubs to impact more students in Ward 7 and 8 and eliminate the travel barriers of a cross-city commute. Launching a mentor program for high school students to teach younger students and […]
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This week’s One World Challenge showcased our students’ exceptional work that inspired hundreds of community members, including our guest speakers DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb and Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn. The winners are: Thank you, Judges! The Challenge would not have been possible without the 27 One World friends who volunteered their time to […]
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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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