Educator Resources

The Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools program fosters an understanding of other cultures and global issues by providing online educational resources based on the Peace Corps experience and facilitating communication among U.S. learners and current and returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

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A personal essay about day-to-day life for Aber, a girl from Kitgum in North-central Uganda.

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A personal essay about day-to-day life for Adiya, a girl from an urban mining town in Guyana.

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A personal essay about day-to-day life for Akello, a girl from Pabo in northern Uganda.

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A personal essay about day-to-day life for Amwato Catherine, a girl from Soroti in Northeastern Uganda.

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A Story by a Peace Corps Volunteer

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A personal essay about a Peace Corps Volunteer and their experience

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  • Intercultural Understanding

An essay that uses a storm as a metaphor for life in South Africa.

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A cross-cultural story written about a teacher and her students in Guinea-Bissau

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  • International Cuisine

A teacher from Sierra Leone share culture and customs common at mealtimes.

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A teacher shares insights about mealtime customs in Uganda.

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  • Grades 3 - 5
  • Personal Essay
  • International Cuisine
  • Intercultural Understanding

A Zambian teacher shares etiquette rules during meal times.

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  • Women & Gender

A personal essay about day-to-day life for Devi, a girl from the eastern coastal region of Guyana.

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A story by a Peace Corps Volunteer

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A Story by a Peace Corps Volunteer

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  • English Language Arts

By Mike Tidwell - Peace Corps Volunteer

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  • Women & Gender

A personal essay about day-to-day life for Lucine, a girl from the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia.

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  • Intercultural Understanding
  • English Language Arts

By Mark Brazaitis - Peace Corps Volunteer: Guatemala (1991-1993)

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  • Women & Gender

A personal essay about day-to-day life for Marlana, a girl from the Hinterland Savannah region of Guyana.

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  • Women & Gender

A personal essay about day-to-day life for Mary, a girl from the Hinterland River Community in Guyana.

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A personal essay about day-to-day life for Nato, a girl from Adjara in Southern Georgia.

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