OUR MODEL
A global network is a powerful tool for self-efficacy, inclusion, and social mobility. Reach the World makes the benefits of global networks accessible in all classrooms, inspiring students to become curious, confident and compassionate global citizens.
Reach the World is a reciprocal network of global volunteers who harness technology to bring the world into classrooms with intelligence. Our programs use the web, messaging and video conferencing to connect every child, in every classroom, to a reciprocal global network. Together, we are sharing the eye-opening benefits of travel and exploration with the youth of today, who will be the decision-makers of tomorrow.
A Reciprocal Network
We give volunteer travelers, explorers and speakers the tools and support they need to engage large and diverse student audiences.
Personalized Matching
We create personalized virtual exchange experiences for PK-12 classrooms to support educators’ curricular and social-emotional learning goals.
Curated Content
We deliver custom content, live video calls, and shared projects that brings the world into classroom.
Measurable Results
We track outputs and outcomes in self-efficacy, geographic literacy and cultural competency via easy-to-use surveys and rubrics.
From rural communities to urban centers, more U.S. students are forming positive, personal connections with the global community than ever before thanks to Reach the World. RTW’s Traveler Program matches volunteer travelers and PK-12 classrooms in a personalized, 1:1 model. RTW’s Explorer Program connects world-famous explorers to large and diverse student audiences, broadening the impact of their explorations. The Meet the World Program invites cultural visitors into U.S. classrooms for cultural exchanges. RTW’s programs promote global career pathways, and ignite students’ curiosity, confidence and compassion.
For more than 25 years, Reach the World has built the partnerships, programs and platforms that bring the world into classrooms. A growing body of research demonstrates that where one grows up, goes to school, works and travels can provide up to a 12-fold advantage in accessing opportunity. At RTW, we refer to this as “the network gap” — and our mission to eliminate it. Join us during the 2024-2025 school year as we directly engage a reciprocal global network of at least 15,000 individuals in our award-winning programs!
