Teacher Marta Pineda has seen firsthand the power of the GLXi curriculum. We share her experience here, because it speaks to how GLXi is not just teaching literacy, but also teaching trust and enthusiasm for education.

Last Thursday, we watched as our community members stepped up to the plate and helped turn #GiveSTLDay into a great success for GLXi and the children and classrooms of Guatemala.

Java Planet Organic Coffee Roasters not only produces and sells great-tasting Guatemalan grown coffee. They also are a socially-conscious company that walks the walk — and we are grateful that they have decided to support GLXi!

Participating in the GLXi program is about more than just learning new teaching methods — it’s also about building connections within the community, and building strength in the educational world by joining forces to improve childrens’ lives.

We were delighted by this digital children’s book created by GLXi teacher Brenda Valladares as part of her 2021 curriculum training.

The “return to school” this year was anything but typical for so many students and teachers across Guatemala.

Even though these determined educators and students have gotten used to overcoming challenges, it is in many ways impossible to prepare for the uncertainty and volatility of circumstances that accompany pandemic learning.

José was a shy boy, who was afraid to read. It wasn’t that he *couldn’t* read — but something about taking that big step into a world of limitless possibilities through literacy? Well, that frightened him.

Sarah is a chicken with little legs and a BIG heart. When she lays her first egg, she is overcome with joy and maternal love. Then her heart breaks when the farmer comes to collect all the eggs from the coop – including her firstborn…

I am 8 years old, I like to play soccer, my favorite food is Pinol, my favorite fruit is banana, my favorite vegetable is broccoli. Location Aldea San Miguel Chicaj El Progreso, Baja Verapaz, here in my community there is a church, convergence center, institute, school, bridge, water tank, highway…

Here in my community it is very hot. Where I live is flat. Our house is near my uncles and brothers, very close, just up on the big hill, I climb it to plant corn and bring firewood.