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One World Education:  Frequently Asked Questions

What is One World Education?

One World Education (OWEd) is a non-profit organization that works with students and educators to improve learning and literacy in schools and communities.  The mission of One World Education is to promote global awareness, literacy, and meaningful citizenship with educational resources that give voice to youth perspectives on culture and global issues.

How does One World Education work?

One World Education works with students and teachers in schools and communities through its two signature programs:

Schools Program: 

The goal of the OWEd Schools Program is to return student writing about culture, local and global issues back to classrooms as learning resources for other students through our website, www.oneworldeducation.org. Our peer-to-peer One World Curriculum allows middle and high school students to learn about core academic subjects and 21st century skills from our high quality curriculum based around the writing of students.

The One World Curriculum is developed by our team of experienced middle and high school educators.  These professional teachers build comprehensive One World Experience units that include project-based Learning Activities and comprehension-based Unit Resources around the student-authored primary source.  Free teacher memberships to One World Education allow educators to access One World Curriculum to engage students and improve classroom learning.

Community Program:

The OWEd Community Program has three activities. 
1. Design writing journals for students participating in youth-serving programs outside of school.  These journals allow students to write about their experiences and practice literacy skills away from the classroom. 
2. Develop Curriculum for organizations with mission similar to One World Education to return their work to classrooms. 
3. Offer Learn-Shops for middle and high school students and the educators and administrators that serve them.  Learn-Shops engage participants in the learning process as they are introduced, practice and apply skills related to culture awareness, international learning, leadership, youth entrepreneurship and reflective writing.  Our Learn-Shop Catalog highlights our currently available courses.  All Learn-Shops are individually tailored to meet the specific needs of our partner organization.

A list of One World Education Partners can be viewed on our homepage.

Where do we work?

The OWEd Schools Program is currently focused on working with schools in the Washington, DC metro area.  We welcome and encourage students and educators from across the country and around the globe to submit reflections and utilize the resources through our website.  The OWEd Community Program partners with local and international organizations that work with students and educators.

How did One World Education begin?

OWEd began in 2007 when two teachers at the SEED Charter School in Washington DC, Eric Goldstein and Emily Chiariello, developed the idea of using students’ reflective writings from international and local programs as the foundation for a classroom curriculum.  This classroom model proved successful as students were more engaged and subsequently achieved at higher levels.  With their partner, Kate Douglass, the idea expanded from one classroom to several classrooms and grew into the OWEd Schools Program.  By 2008, OWEd had evolved into a city-wide 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The OWEd Schools Program was introduced and piloted in 2009 in six Washington, DC metro area schools.

How is One World Education funded? 

One World Education is funded through a combination of support from individuals, private foundations, and revenue generated from the Community Program.  The base of One World Education’s financial support comes from individuals who value our mission and appreciate the impact of our programs.  Our annual spring Youth, Culture and Learning Celebrations in Washington, DC and New York City are our primary fundraising events that bring together educators, students, student ambassadors, administrators and community leaders committed to education.

One World Education appeals to public and private foundations that support education in Washington, DC including the DC Humanities Council and the Commonweal Foundation.  In addition, our Community Program generates revenue that partially covers the operating costs of our Schools Program.  Because it is very important to us that our OWEd Curriculum remains free to educators, we are continuously looking for new partners to support our growth.  Thank you for supporting One World Education with your tax-deductible donation.  View Our Supporters.

Who is part of the One World Education Team?

The programs of One World Education are directed and facilitated by a dedicated group of nearly 15 volunteers who give their time and skills to support our mission.  The OWEd Team and our committed Board of Directors include a core group of educators as well as professionals from the business, marketing, legal and communications communities.  Our priority is to match the interests and skills of our volunteers with the organization’s needs so team members and our programs are goal-oriented and successful.  We are always looking for the right people to join the OWEd Team.

How can I stay informed of One World Education’s progress?

Sign up to receive “Reflections”, One World Education’s newsletter for monthly updates on developments in our programs.  You can also check our website, www.oneworldeducation.org, for new student-authored reflections, curriculum updates for teachers, One World Education News.