In 2013, the One World Writing Program at Eastern High School is being generously supported by Companies for Causes.

Companies for Causes is a group of CEO's of closely held mid-sized companies who have joined forces to make a collective impact on their community. Their first project's goal is to improve high school graduation rates at Eastern High School. They are encouraging more funding for DC public schools, along with more collaboration between well-established non-profits and newer groups such as theirs.

We greatly appreciate their support and are proud to have them as one of our major partners.

On November 17, Executive Director Eric Goldstein was the keynote speaker at the first local TEDx Youth Event, which also featured a number of OWEd Student Ambassadors presenting their Reflections, which illustrated the event's theme of Dream Big...then do it!   To listen to Eric's talk, click on the video to the right or visit our Video & Media page.  We will be adding videos of the students in the future, so stay tuned!

Created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading,” the TEDx program is designed to give communities, organizations, and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level. TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis.

At TEDx events, a screening of TEDTalks videos – or a combination of live presenters and TEDTalks videos – sparks deep conversation and connections. TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis.

One World Education held the first event in its new Student Ambassador Speaker Series on Saturday, November 17 at Politics and Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse. Six OWEd Student Ambassadors read their entire One World Reflections and then took questions from the audience. There was a fantastic turnout, and the students demonstrated great poise and knowledge as they presented their essays!

Ranging from 6th to 12th graders, the students all participated in the One World Writing Program and were selected as One World Ambassadors based on the strength of their essays. They were:

If you missed this event, don't worry - we're planning another for the spring!

The One World Education Supporter of the Month for September is Comcast.  In addition to becoming an OWEd School Partner, Comcast demonstrates its commitment  to improving local students' educational opportunities through its Internet Essentials^SM program, which helps families get fast Internet at home.

Families with children who are eligible to receive free or reduced price school lunches through the National School Lunch Program may qualify for affordable Internet from Comcast for just $9.95 a month, plus tax with no price increases. In today’s increasingly digital world, Internet access means more productive homework time, job opportunities, learning experiences, and the ability to quickly connect with family, friends, and teachers.

Families who qualify can also purchase a low-cost computer and benefit from a free online Learning Center. To learn more or to apply, please call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit www.InternetEssentials.com.

We greatly appreciate their support and are proud to have them as one of our major partners.