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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Watch this two-minute video and learn all about what One World Education does for teachers and students, and hear from students about how this work has a profound impact on their lives.
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One World students shined with stunning performances at the One World G8 Challenge on Thursday night at MLK Library. The students demonstrated the research, writing, and speaking skills, and a passion for learning, that will serve them well in high school, college, and life. Students presented about vaccine mandates, police receiving qualified immunity, racism in […]
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DC teacher Audra Polk has worked with students at the One World Academy for the last three years and taught in DC public schools for 11 years. She learned about One World from a friend and was impressed both with how it promoted students’ voice and how it taught students research skills.
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Why We’re Raising 100K in 100 Days The pandemic has set back learning for many DC students, especially at-risk middle school students, who have lost 6-12 months of academic progress. In response, One World is launching a multiyear pandemic rebuilding plan featuring a new One World Academy — a powerful afterschool program for high-potential yet […]
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How engaged were One World students during the pandemic? Watch to find out for yourself. We’ve never been so proud of a group of students!
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