For the second consecutive year, Cap One employees welcomed One World students at the Cap One Cafe in downtown DC for a final practice before they will appear on stage for the One World Challenge on Friday, April 28. “It was incredibly valuable to have the chance to practice with adults I didn’t know,” said […]
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A special thank you to the Deloitte employees Carri Banholzer and Rebecca Callahan who generously volunteered their time to judge the board presentations of One World students at our December High School Challenge. “Judging gave me insight into what the next generation is seeing,” said Banholzer. “I was blown away by Kamari in particular and […]
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A special thank you to Capital One Cafe Ambassadors Phoebe Edwards and Tyrik Nelson. They took time from their busy workdays in downtown DC for a final practice session with One World students during the week leading up to the One World Challenge. “I talk way too fast, especially when I get nervous, ” said […]
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We of One World can not give enough respectful acknowledgment or loving thanks to the greater One World family, every single school administrator, teacher, editor, donor, judge, or family member who made our wonderful December 15 One World High School Challenge possible. Thank you. Without further ado, the winners are: Stage Presentations 1st Place Nyla […]
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One World has received four major grants this fall from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Learn24, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and Capital One. We deeply appreciate their support. One World’s Pandemic Rebuilding Plan calls on the organization to serve 50% more students by 2024. […]
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As One World starts its 16th year, more schools than in any year before are partnering with our in-school and afterschool programs. Twenty-five DC schools are looking to One World to engage and challenge their students as they recover from deep learning losses suffered during the pandemic. New partners include Thurgood Marshall Academy, Capital City […]
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School leaders, teachers, and students discuss how One World prepares students for high school and college. See how students learn the research, writing, and presentation skills to succeed and the confidence to soar.
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From 5th-grader Marley Coleman calling for more black educators to 10th-grader Kimani Johnson worrying about having to swim to school because of climate change, 46 DC students wowed 200 community leaders, educators, and their family members with tightly crafted arguments, essays, and presentations at the 2022 Spring One World Challenge. The winners are: Stage Presentation […]
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One World is offering five $1,000 College Scholarships to DC students graduating in June 2022 who have benefited from our programs! Please share this flyer with any student you think would be interested. Application Requirements: Completed an essay in class or participated in a One World Academy Been accepted and committed to college Can participate […]
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