Today, Guatemala is dealing with “a crisis within a crisis.” A World Bank report released earlier this year describes the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic in stark terms. Fortunately, GLXi is uniquely poised to address these problems head on.

Global Learning Exchange hosted its fundraiser Fiesta in September, and it was a huge success. GLXi is grateful to all of the generous supporters who are helping teachers and students with literacy efforts in Guatemala.

Earlier this year, we had an amazing opportunity to bring GLXi’s U.S. and Guatemalan leadership together with a much anticipated trip to visit partner schools in Guatemala.

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.