Cooperative for Education
Cooperative for Education
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About this organization
Mission
We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education. Our educational programs strive to address the root causes of poverty in Guatemala, rather than merely treating its symptoms.
About
Cooperative for Education (CoEd) provides a low-cost, sustainable solution for giving students access to textbooks. Every program participant “rents” a set of books in core subjects like math, science, Spanish language, and social studies for a small monthly fee (about $1.50). These fees are collected into a revolving fund which is used to replace the books as they wear out. Books are purchased in bulk directly from a large Guatemalan publisher, thus securing the lowest possible price and contributing to the local economy. Teachers also receive training on how to effectively use textbooks in their classrooms. serves more than 261,000 Guatemalan students in 12 of Guatemala’s 22 departments through four main programs: - Textbook Program - Computers Program - Spark Reading Program - Rise Youth Development Program Textbook Program Provides a low-cost, sustainable solution for giving students access to textbooks. Every program participant “rents” a set of books in core subjects like math, science, Spanish language, and social studies for a small monthly fee (about $1.50). These fees are collected into a revolving fund which is used to replace the books as they wear out. Books are purchased in bulk directly from a large Guatemalan publisher, thus securing the lowest possible price and contributing to the local economy. Teachers also receive training on how to effectively use textbooks in their classrooms. Computers Program CoEd establishes Computer Centers in middle schools throughout the Western Highlands, providing young people with access to state-of-the-art technology. Each school community partners with CoEd to renovate or prepare a classroom to be a fully functioning Computer Center, with proper security, wiring, ventilation, and lighting. All equipment is purchased in-country (to secure the lowest possible price and contribute to the local economy) and installed once the space is ready. A typical Computer Center houses 12-30 current-model PCs or 27-42 current-model laptops. Spark Reading Program The Spark Reading Program trains primary-school teachers in effective reading instruction and provides them with a library of books. Teachers receive two years of intensive training combined with individual support and instruction through in-class visits. They also receive 60 to 192 high-quality children’s books (depending on grade level and class size), which enable them to read with their students every day. These teachers transform their students into enthusiastic, competent, and lifelong readers. Their students achieve more in school, continue their education longer, and overcome the obstacles presented by low literacy. Rise Youth Development Program The Rise Program identifies promising young students who would otherwise be forced to drop out of school, and gives them the tools to break the cycle of poverty. In addition to providing full academic scholarships, Rise offers comprehensive support services from mentors, counselors, and psychologists, and engages students in workshops, community service, and visits to local businesses and universities that transform the way they think about their futures.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To provide educational improvement services and other charitable services to financially stressed communities and educational institutions and educate north americans about guatemala, its poverty and educational services.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “To provide educational improvement services and other charitable services to financially stressed communities and educational institutions and educate north americans about guatemala, its poverty and educational services.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is OH.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 2300 Montana Avenue No 401, Cincinnati, OH, 45211.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 20 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $255,928.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1997.
- The organization pays $1,916,542 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $272,013 in fundraising expenses.
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