Corporacion Educativa Huellas de la Esperanza

The Huellas de la Esperanza model stresses holistic teaching and learning and enjoys strong community support and participation. The program's principle components include teacher training, classroom projects, and cross-curricular projects. Regular teacher training focuses on the subjects of math and language skills. Classroom projects use real-world, culturally appropriate activities that promote good behavior and self-control among students from high-risk backgrounds. Classroom projects are entirely constructed and maintained by the students' parents. The program currently operates and maintains six different projects: Orchard/vegetable garden Butterfly garden Worm farming Fish pond Flower garden Hen house The program also has two cr...