Websites

World Education develops websites, from conception to deployment, that reach target audiences to change behavior, disseminate learning, tools, and trainings based on World Education research, as well as highlight program accomplishments.

This section features project websites, sites that World Education has developed, as well as those we support for clients.

	Adult Learner Persistence nelrc.org/persist The Adult Learner Persistence website includes tools, models, strategies, and research about ways to help adult students stay on their learning paths. The site grew out of work done by 18 programs doing action research through the New England Learner Persistence Project. On this website, we share the findings, and the growing set of research, models, and tools that is emerging not only from the New England work, but from programs and states across the country. Related Project: New England Learner Persistence Project (2007-2009)
	Bantwana Initiative bantwana.org Launched in 2006 by JSI and partner World Education, the Bantwana Initiative is dedicated to helping orphaned and vulnerable children, along with their caretakers, in sub-Saharan Africa. Bantwana focuses on a holistic approach to care for children and caregivers. The Bantwana website details the model and approach to programs, provides an overview of Bantwana activities, and has an eNewsletter. Additionally, the website details tools developed for those implementing OVC programs. Related Project: Bantwana Initiative for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (2005-2012)
	College for Adults collegeforadults.org The College for Adults website is designed to help adult students who are planning to enroll in college for the first time. The site is divided into different sections simulating the processing of enrolling in and attending college, including: Career Center, Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Services, and the Library. Related Project: College for Adults Project (2008-2009)
	EdTech Center @ World Education edtech.worlded.org The EdTech Center at World Education is home to a collection of projects focused on digital literacy and the use of technology in teaching, including blended, distance, and mobile learning. The EdTech Center‘s mission is to meet the evolving education and training needs of adult learners by providing high-quality innovative services aimed at increasing local staff skills, furthering program capacity, and strengthening state and national efforts. To this end, we partner with a team of dedicated individuals and organizations who have made valuable contributions to the field around the country. Related Projects: E-Learning Professional Development, English Now!, IDEAL Consortium
	Improved Basic Education in Cambodia Project ibec.worlded.org The Improved Basic Education in Cambodia seeks to improve access to and quality of education for those residing in remote and rural areas, and those marginalized by poverty, ethnic minority status, or gender. Related Project: Improved Basic Education in Cambodia Program (2009-2014)
	Managing Stress to Improve Learning nelrc.org/managingstress Managing Stress to Improve Learning is a project designed to help adult learners deal with chronic stress and other psychological barriers to learning and classroom attendance by promoting mental health through creative expression. The project draws from a variety of disciplines, such as mind/body practices, music, movement, visual arts/crafts, creative writing, and drama. On the website you can find research about how chronic stress, adverse life conditions, and trauma affect the brain and learning, and find ideas about integrating stress management and the promotion of mental health in the adult education classroom. Related Project: Managing Stress to Improve Learning (2010-2012)
	Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline mass.gov/edu/literacyhotline The Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline provides referrals to over 300 adult education programs that offer one-on-one tutoring, small-group, or classroom instruction to adult learners. The site can be searched for programs that offer instruction in English language, GED preparation, or basic literacy instruction. Adult learners or those interested in volunteering with a literacy program can generate a list of programs in their area in just three simple steps. The site also offers information about the GED in Massachusetts and information about volunteering in a literacy program. If translation is needed, learners can also call 1-800-447-8844. Related Project: Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline
	National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) ncsall.net The National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) was a federally funded research and development center focused solely on adult learning. NCSALL's efforts were dedicated to improving practice in educational programs that serve adults with limited literacy and English language skills, and those without a high school diploma. Related Project: National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) (1999-2007)
	National College Transition Network collegetransition.org The National College Transition Network (NCTN) at World Education, Inc. strengthens policy and practice that prepares nontraditional learners, such as veterans, dislocated workers, and under and unemployed adults for college and careers. The NCTN provides technical assistance and professional development services to community college systems and adult education programs to design models for accelerated career pathways, comprehensive student support services, and engagement with the workforce system. Related Project: National College Transition Network's Effective Transitions in Adult Education Conference
	New England Literacy Resource Center (NELRC) nelrc.org NELRC works to strengthen adult literacy services in the region through collaboration among the professional development providers, practitioners, and adult education policy-makers in the New England states. The NELRC publishes The Change Agent, a biannual magazine that features writings by adult learners and inspires adult educators and learners to make civic participation and social justice part of their teaching and learning. Related Projects: New England Literacy Resource Center (NELRC), The Change Agent Magazine
	Project Care projectcare.worlded.org Project Care is a health care themed website with an optional accompanying workbook that provides English language learners with a range of tools to improve their English. On this site visitors can practice vocabulary by listening to the audio clip of dozens of useful words spoken individually and in sentences; try out engaging projects with downloadable handouts, related website links, and evaluations; watch video segments with downloadable transcripts and follow-up listening comprehension quizzes; and more.
	System for Adult Basic Education Support (SABES) Professional Development Center for Education and Career Planning sabes.org/pd-center/ed-and-career-planning The SABES Center for Education and Career Planning provides professional development opportunities that build the capacity of Adult Basic Education advisors, instructors, administrators, and programs to fully implement effective education and career advising and career planning to support college and career readiness for all students. The Center also provides support to adult education providers in designing, implementing, and improving Adult Career Pathways programs. Related Project: SABES Professional Development Center for Education and Career Planning
	The Change Agent changeagent.nelrc.org The Change Agent is a magazine and website that provides socially relevant content, powerful student writing, and ready-to-use CCR-aligned lesson plans – all oriented toward a multi-level audience. Related Projects: New England Literacy Resource Center (NELRC), The Change Agent Magazine
	USAID Ambassadors' Girls' Scholarship Program agsp.worlded.org The Ambassadors' Girls' Scholarship Program (AGSP) provided comprehensive support for girls' education in Africa. A key component of the U.S. President's Africa Education Initiative (AEI), AGSP provided support in the form of school scholarships, mentoring, parent and community awareness programs to promote and support girls' education, and HIV and AIDS awareness activities to prevent and mitigate the spread of HIV. Scholarships ensured access to educational opportunities, and reflected the specific needs within each country. The AGSP website highlights World Education's achievements in each of the 13 countries where the program was implemented. Related Project: Ambassadors' Girls' Scholarship Program (AGSP) (2004-2011)
	World Education Australia worlded.org.au World Education Australia Limited is a leading provider of microfinance, micro-enterprise and livelihoods support services in the Asia Pacific region. We focus on assisting poor communities in the region to improve their living standards through livelihood development programs, and by improving their access to financial services. In addition to partnering with and facilitating World Education, Inc. projects in these areas, World Education Australia is also contracted by AusAID, URS, German development agency GTZ, United Nations Development Programme, and others to provide microfinance expertise on a number of credit, savings and micro-banking programs.
	World Education Cambodia cambodia.worlded.org World Education Cambodia is dedicated to addressing education disparities through nonformal and formal education programs. We aim to improve the quality of schools and increase access to educational programs, with a focus on holistic programming, stakeholder-driven development, and improved educational relevance and management. This website highlights World Education's 20-year history in the country as well as resources from current and previous projects.
	World Education Ghana ghana.worlded.org World Education Ghana programs are rooted in preventing the spread of HIV within the most vulnerable groups, and improving girls' access to both formal and nonformal education. This website directs you to information about World Education's history in Ghana, in-country technical capabilities, profiles of past and current projects, and available resources. There are also links to partner organizations dedicated to health and literacy in Ghana.
	World Education Laos laos.worlded.org World Education Laos provides capacity building and advisory services at the national, provincial/district and village levels. The current program focuses on the needs of rural communities living with the contamination of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines remaining from the Vietnam War.
	World Education Mali mali.worlded.org World Education Mali is a leader in developing adult literacy, basic education, and girls and women's education programs. To strengthen community participation, an action-focused literacy approach called Sanmogoyais used in all of our programs, anduses content that is relevant to the community's needs and priorities. This website highlights past and current projects illlustrating how our programs bring together a corps of teachers, community members, and NGOs to address the most pressing concerns of their communities through innovative and successful programs.
	World Education Nepal nepal.worlded.org World Education has been implementing programs in Nepal since 1976, working with local partners and the government to achieve equity in education for disadvantaged groups, improve learning outcomes in the public school system, provide high-quality nonformal education programs for children and adults, reduce poverty through livelihoods development, and prevent human trafficking and exploitative child labor. This website highlights current initiatives and resources.
	World Education Thailand thailand.worlded.org World Education Thailand works with Burmese refugees, migrants and displaced people along the border to ensure that they have access to quality education. World Education Thailand's vision is one of capacity and empowerment and the belief that education is the catalyst to change.