Education Archives - Page 8 of 30 - Shoulder to Shoulder, Inc.

July 20, 2022November 6, 2023

Tablets Meet the Textbook & Technology Gap

Dear Donor,

With classrooms open full-time for the first time since the pandemic, teachers are excited to resume use of tablets with students. Why? Because 1 tablet helps meet many needs. Among a few… It ensures textbook access in communities that often do not get any. It increases student’s comfort level with technology, preparing them as professionals. It allows students to work at their own pace and supports professors like Mr. Lidio (pictured above) who teaches 22 students, from all 6 grades, simultaneously in one classroom.

HELP US DEPLOY 1 MORE TABLET

I remember talking to a teacher who did not use a computer until attending college in the city. They lamented not feeling as ready as their peers to complete assignments and projects. This was a huge motivator for why they wanted to use technology with their own students – to improve the cycle. Your support will help us equip teachers like these, with a vision for their youth. Today, as we partner with GlobalGiving your donation can go even farther as donations higher than $100 will be matched. Thank you for helping to bring 1 more tablet to a classroom and placing it into the hands of a student to succeed and grow.

June 17, 2022August 3, 2023

Filling Backpacks with the Opportunity to Continue Studying

By Mariela Rodriguez – Communications Coordinator

Concepcion scholarship recipients 2022

The 2022 school year is in full swing with much excitement as schools are meeting fully in-person for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic! Students are shifting gears in doing schoolwork from printed packets with limited interaction – to participating in class with teachers and doing more groupwork with peers. Hands-on schoolwork also means more expenses for families when buying materials for projects, which can often mean a family choosing between purchasing food for their family of 7 or spending money on materials for 1 child’s projects. But for the 112 students in our scholarship program, your donations are helping to remove one more barrier towards their education.While on-the-ground in Honduras I talked to parents and asked if they would send their promising students to a colegio (7-12^th grade), many blatantly said “no” because it is known that more educational expenses come with this stage of study. This decision was made despite the student’s interest in continuing their education and highlights the great assistance our scholarship program provides. Our program coordinator, Nelly Milla, works to meet with each of our 7 municipal schools to put together an educational “kit according to the priorities of each modality and academic grade of the beneficiaries.” This year’s kits were delivered in backpacks, one per student. Below are some pictures with their kits in hand, ready to prosper for this school year.

Magdalena scholarship recipients 2022

Santa Lucia scholarship recipients 2022

May 11, 2022August 3, 2023

What the Robotics Program Means to Edson

By Edson – High School Student on Robotics Team

Minsis and Edson

This Thank You letter was written by Edson, a student member of the First Global Robotics Team of Honduras. During the whole process he had a positive attitude and willingness to work, and that led to him being chosen as the outstanding student of the team.My name is Edson, I am a member of the National Robotics Team of Honduras and I am a student at Guarajambala High School, in Concepción, Intibucá.

One of the things that motivated me to be a member of the team was the desire to learn about robotics, programming, and assembling robots. I was also encouraged by knowing that during the competition, I would be meeting many people from around the world, their traditions and culture, and that I would also be able to build some relationships with them.

Along the way, many challenges were faced — personal challenges, school challenges, and the competition itself was a challenge. But, what motivated me the most was the learning process we went through. I was present in every meeting we had, it did not matter if it was in person or virtual. We met all the challenges. I also knew that by the end I would have more knowledge and that I would be able to share it with the kids of my community so they could develop a love for robotics also.

The knowledge that had the largest impact on my life is programming. I was attracted to it right from the beginning — I wanted to learn more about its use, not only to program a robot but to apply it to real life, in areas of education and health.

I was so thrilled to be selected as “Outstanding Student.” My family rejoiced, and it has been the best prize I have received in my whole life. I am very thankful because it is helping me a lot in my high school classes. I am a year to graduate and I am studying informatics. In the future, I plan to study Computer Engineering or Graphic Design, which has been my life dream.

I will always be grateful to you, Shoulder to Shoulder!

Sincerely,

Edson