Challenge 20/20 Testimonials

This page contains a listing of testimonials about the Challenge 20/20 program from teachers, heads of schools, students and parents.

Our young students have gained this [confidence and competence] and so much more through their school experiences, as scholars, friends, and citizens of the world.  I am thrilled at the steps they have taken in this exciting journey of learning and sharing with fellow "classmates" half the world away!
John M. Thomas, Headmaster, Flint Hill School, Oakton, VA, USA

Working on Challenge 20/20 for the second year has been absolutely wonderful.  As educators, I think it is imperative that we enlighten the students we teach about global issues and challenge them to find solutions locally.  It is essential that they see their role in the world as an important one, and that they understand that they all have contributions to make.
Teacher, Flint Hill School, Oakton, VA, USA

Social challenges on a global scale are difficult for many adults to comprehend, yet this project took one problem and allowed the children to discover for themselves the complexities involved and work towards achieving the common goal of solving the problem....I appreciate your efforts to educate my children beyond the basics of rate memorization; teaching them to think critically is a skill they will use for a lifetime.
Karen M. Armstrong, Parent of Two Challenge 20/20 Students, Greensboro Day School, Greensboro, NC, USA

I now perceive the world as a smaller place, for we are connected in our common humanity. The ongoing dialogue we have created not only enables us to work towards solving a global problem together, but it also creates the medium for permanent change.
Bess F., Student, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Flourtown, PA, USA

It is easy to say something and think it will work, but in reality it is a difficult task to make a plan and put it into action.  Through Challenge 20/20, I have learned a lot about the world and the complexities associated with being an underprivileged person.
Gaby J., Student, Kingsmead College, Johannesburg, South Africa

I have gained a lot of knowledge from the Challenge 20/20 project; it has taught me many life skills that I will use frequently.  It has been a fascinating experience.
Tracey B., Student, Kingsmead College, Johannesburg, South Africa

When I was young, I thought the world was perfect and no problems were happening and when I went to second grade, we actually had to talk about problems and now that I’m in third grade, I’m learning about global learning and so now I’m being more alert.
Carla G., Third Grade Student, Beauvoir School, Washington, DC, USA



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