Connecting classrooms across communities so students can learn from one another through culture, storytelling, and shared educational experiences.
The SMILE Global Classroom Exchange is a signature program designed to connect students in the United States and the Dominican Republic through guided exchanges, letters, drawings, storytelling, and shared learning prompts. The pilot begins with a simple classroom-to-classroom model and can expand over time into video, collaborative projects, and deeper cultural learning.
Children gain confidence and global awareness when they learn that their stories matter and that they can connect with students beyond their own community.
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