TEACH Rwanda

TEACH Rwanda TEACH Rwanda mentors Rwandan pre-primary & primary teachers to support learning through play and projects. We operate Bright School, a demonstration school.

This system is called TEACH for Transformation: Empowered Teachers--Bright Futures. TEACH Rwanda mentors local preprimary and primary teachers to implement the Rwandan Competency-Based Curriculum with evidence-based teaching strategies. Our teachers use respectful, current teaching practices to promote children's analytical thinking, skill development, decision making, self-directed learning, and

executive functioning. Our approach is emergent, culturally relevant, and integrated. We offer three modules of professional development experiences for teachers, school leaders, and family representatives. Module 1 begins with guided observations in our Exemplary Schools. Our Module 2 series of workshops are interactive and engaging. Our Teacher Mentors then support teachers, Module 3, in their own classrooms to assure continuous quality improvement. Looking for a partner to mentor teachers? Or to develop schools where creative children thrive? Contact us!

05/28/2026

Today, Bright School’s newest classroom building was officially opened, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, TR partners, and dignitaries. Our two earlier buildings are called New York and London. So what do you think the name of this new building is?

It’s a Kinyarwanda name…maybe Kigali, for Rwanda’s capital? Karisimbi for the highest mountain in the country? One of the gorilla names such as Rwandanziza (beautiful Rwanda) or Cyubahiro (respect)? Close! The name chosen is Icyizere, which means “hope.”

For sure, hopes and dreams come true every day at Bright School, where children are treated with respect and learning is a joyful experience! Thanks to all who donated funds to make this dream of completing all classrooms on our own campus come true!

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Discover TEACH Rwanda and our demonstration school, Bright School in Muhanga, here: https://youtu.be/4_Zmlg6v8u8 and at www.TEACHRwanda.org.

Interested in TEACHER MENTORING to implement joyful learning through play and projects—sustainable literacy—with the Rwandan curriculum? TEACH 4 Transformation (T4T) sparks innovation. Contact [email protected].

FUND A FUTURE! Provide scholarships for 76 vulnerable Rwandan children at Bright School. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486.

Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045.

Go green! Our new book—"Natural & Recycled Resources: Learning Materials for Pre-Primary and Primary Students: Find, Play, Understand!”—has hundreds of ideas about ways for children to learn through play and projects with recycled tires, leaves, bottle caps, animal bones, water…and much more. Available in Kigali bookstores, at the airport, and from TEACH Rwanda.


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At Bright School, we do more to help our students succeed! Watch this amazing video to see how Qigong exercises help stu...
05/27/2026

At Bright School, we do more to help our students succeed! Watch this amazing video to see how Qigong exercises help students both concentrate AND have create energy within themselves just before they study or take exams.

Teacher Joseph, who has led exercises before at Bright School, demonstrates a routine that can take just a few minutes—and will release energy in brains and bodies! Just click on this link!
https://youtu.be/l_hTxItrQ5Q

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Discover TEACH Rwanda and our demonstration school, Bright School in Muhanga, here: https://youtu.be/4_Zmlg6v8u8 and at www.TEACHRwanda.org.

Interested in TEACHER MENTORING to implement joyful learning through play and projects—sustainable literacy—with the Rwandan curriculum? TEACH 4 Transformation (T4T) sparks innovation. Contact [email protected].

FUND A FUTURE! Provide scholarships for 76 vulnerable Rwandan children at Bright School. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486.

Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045.

Go green! Our new book—"Natural & Recycled Resources: Learning Materials for Pre-Primary and Primary Students: Find, Play, Understand!”—has hundreds of ideas about ways for children to learn through play and projects with recycled tires, leaves, bottle caps, animal bones, water…and much more. Available in Kigali bookstores, at the airport, and from TEACH Rwanda.


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Breaking news! On May 12, TEACH Rwanda was elected co-chair, along with African Enterprise (AEE), of the RENCP (Rwanda E...
05/26/2026

Breaking news! On May 12, TEACH Rwanda was elected co-chair, along with African Enterprise (AEE), of the RENCP (Rwanda Education NGO Coordinating Platform) Early Childhood Development Working Group!

TR has long been active in both the Teacher Education and ECD working groups, championing teacher professional development and learning through play in the early years. RENCP enables NGOs in Rwanda to collaborate with advocacy for education, capacity building, and community development.

Over the years, RENCP members have visited Bright School at least twice to see world-class pre- and primary education being provided by Rwandan teachers using the Rwandan curriculum, with Rwandan children and families. With our own Rachel Walmsley, our Country Representative, as TR Co-chair of the ECD Working Group, we will see great things continue to happen!

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Discover TEACH Rwanda and our demonstration school, Bright School in Muhanga, here: https://youtu.be/4_Zmlg6v8u8 and at www.TEACHRwanda.org.

Interested in TEACHER MENTORING to implement joyful learning through play and projects—sustainable literacy—with the Rwandan curriculum? TEACH 4 Transformation (T4T) sparks innovation. Contact [email protected].

FUND A FUTURE! Provide scholarships for 76 vulnerable Rwandan children at Bright School. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486.

Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045.

Go green! Our new book—"Natural & Recycled Resources: Learning Materials for Pre-Primary and Primary Students: Find, Play, Understand!”—has hundreds of ideas about ways for children to learn through play and projects with recycled tires, leaves, bottle caps, animal bones, water…and much more. Available in Kigali bookstores, at the airport, and from TEACH Rwanda.


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Long-time friends keep coming back! Dr. Laura Apol, who wrote “Even the Rain Remembers,” a book of poetry about the Rwan...
05/25/2026

Long-time friends keep coming back! Dr. Laura Apol, who wrote “Even the Rain Remembers,” a book of poetry about the Rwandan genocide and a literature professor at Michigan State University, and Alden Leatherman, a cartographer who recognizes the need to learn about maps in Rwanda, both returned to this country in early May. They brought greetings from Roxanne Klauka, now retired but still teaching, who mentored Bright School teachers, especially Mary Louise, in TEACH Rwanda’s early years.

Laura and Alden shared a delightful evening of conversation with a great view of the Kigali skyline with Bill and Jan. They brought us many more beautiful books for our library and a supply of children’s vitamins, too.

When will YOU come see--and support--how we TEACH for Transformation?

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Discover TEACH Rwanda and our demonstration school, Bright School in Muhanga, here: https://youtu.be/4_Zmlg6v8u8 and at www.TEACHRwanda.org.

Interested in TEACHER MENTORING to implement joyful learning through play and projects—sustainable literacy—with the Rwandan curriculum? TEACH 4 Transformation (T4T) sparks innovation. Contact [email protected].

FUND A FUTURE! Provide scholarships for 76 vulnerable Rwandan children at Bright School. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486.

Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045.

Go green! Our new book—"Natural & Recycled Resources: Learning Materials for Pre-Primary and Primary Students: Find, Play, Understand!”—has hundreds of ideas about ways for children to learn through play and projects with recycled tires, leaves, bottle caps, animal bones, water…and much more. Available in Kigali bookstores, at the airport, and from TEACH Rwanda.


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P4 students moved from London to….where? Bright School’s newest building will be officially named this Thursday, 28 May,...
05/24/2026

P4 students moved from London to….where? Bright School’s newest building will be officially named this Thursday, 28 May, at our ribbon cutting. Our upper primary students are thrilled to be the first classes in our new building.

Clarisse started by hanging a world map and a traditional Rwandan imigongo painting on her walls. Also soon to be followed by children’s original stories and artwork.

Every teacher, and every student, in our non-profit school in Muhanga is THRILLED to have a bright, well-ventilated space to teach and learn through play and projects.

We TEACH for Transformation!

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Discover TEACH Rwanda and our demonstration school, Bright School in Muhanga, here: https://youtu.be/4_Zmlg6v8u8 and at www.TEACHRwanda.org.

Interested in TEACHER MENTORING to implement joyful learning through play and projects—sustainable literacy—with the Rwandan curriculum? TEACH 4 Transformation (T4T) sparks innovation. Contact [email protected].

FUND A FUTURE! Provide scholarships for 76 vulnerable Rwandan children at Bright School. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486.

Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045.

Go green! Our new book—"Natural & Recycled Resources: Learning Materials for Pre-Primary and Primary Students: Find, Play, Understand!”—has hundreds of ideas about ways for children to learn through play and projects with recycled tires, leaves, bottle caps, animal bones, water…and much more. Available in Kigali bookstores, at the airport, and from TEACH Rwanda.


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05/24/2026

While American five-year-olds struggle through phonics worksheets, Finnish children are still playing freely in forests and building with blocks. Yet by age fifteen, Finnish students consistently outperform their American peers in reading comprehension. The difference isn't in the teaching method - it's in the timing.

Pushing formal reading instruction before a child's brain systems are ready creates stress around learning and can actually delay literacy development. The neural pathways for attention, working memory, emotional regulation, and language processing need time to mature through play, storytelling, and rich conversation. When we rush this process with drills and benchmarks, we're building reading skills on a shaky foundation.

Your five-year-old who isn't reading yet isn't behind - they're developing exactly as nature intended. Instead of worksheets, offer them stories read aloud, imaginative play, nature exploration, and plenty of conversation. These experiences build the robust brain architecture that will make reading feel natural and joyful when they're developmentally ready. Trust the process, step out of the comparison trap, and remember that slower often leads to stronger."

This P2 group moved into its new, far-more-spacious classroom in London, and, like every other classroom, were already s...
05/23/2026

This P2 group moved into its new, far-more-spacious classroom in London, and, like every other classroom, were already settled in on the very first day!

Veronise, who has been teaching with TEACH Rwanda since 2015, created an appealing theme display and featured it prominently, a shelf full of books, and learning materials neatly on shelves. The large floor mat is ready for block-builders and story readers. She even hung a world map, a Rwandan map, a KWLS chart, and other art on the wall.

Students’ original stories and artwork will soon cover the remaining wall space. Everyone is happy to breathe fresh air in their light-filled, student-centered learning spaces.

We TEACH for Transformation!

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Discover TEACH Rwanda and our demonstration school, Bright School in Muhanga, here: https://youtu.be/4_Zmlg6v8u8 and at www.TEACHRwanda.org.

Interested in TEACHER MENTORING to implement joyful learning through play and projects—sustainable literacy—with the Rwandan curriculum? TEACH 4 Transformation (T4T) sparks innovation. Contact [email protected].

FUND A FUTURE! Provide scholarships for 76 vulnerable Rwandan children at Bright School. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486.

Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045.

Go green! Our new book—"Natural & Recycled Resources: Learning Materials for Pre-Primary and Primary Students: Find, Play, Understand!”—has hundreds of ideas about ways for children to learn through play and projects with recycled tires, leaves, bottle caps, animal bones, water…and much more. Available in Kigali bookstores, at the airport, and from TEACH Rwanda.


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A sneak preview into a new Bright School primary classroom, with….a long Rwandan drumroll, please…a whiteboard!Gone are ...
05/22/2026

A sneak preview into a new Bright School primary classroom, with….a long Rwandan drumroll, please…a whiteboard!

Gone are the old, dusty, dark, crumbling chalkboards and the sneeze-inducing rags to clean them, in every upper primary classroom. These relics of the past have been replaced by clean, colorful whiteboards.

This is a HUGE, long-awaited innovation. Students can write at their level, much more wall-space is available to display student creations. Interactive theme displays, once crowded against a dark chalkboard, now add a beautiful touch to the centers of classrooms, inviting even greater hands-on learning.

We TEACH for Transformation!

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Discover TEACH Rwanda and our demonstration school, Bright School in Muhanga, here: https://youtu.be/4_Zmlg6v8u8 and at www.TEACHRwanda.org.

Interested in TEACHER MENTORING to implement joyful learning through play and projects—sustainable literacy—with the Rwandan curriculum? TEACH 4 Transformation (T4T) sparks innovation. Contact [email protected].

FUND A FUTURE! Provide scholarships for 76 vulnerable Rwandan children at Bright School. In Rwanda, donate with our MoMo code: 502486.

Two ways to donate to TEACH Rwanda! Use Venmo at www.venmo.com/u/TEACHRWANDA. Or send a check to TR at 1787-C Chateau Place, Easton, PA 18045.

Go green! Our new book—"Natural & Recycled Resources: Learning Materials for Pre-Primary and Primary Students: Find, Play, Understand!”—has hundreds of ideas about ways for children to learn through play and projects with recycled tires, leaves, bottle caps, animal bones, water…and much more. Available in Kigali bookstores, at the airport, and from TEACH Rwanda.


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Learning Through Play Project!KeJuan Johnson, a third-year Peace Corps Volunteer in Rwanda, is partnering with TEACH Rwa...
05/21/2026

Learning Through Play Project!

KeJuan Johnson, a third-year Peace Corps Volunteer in Rwanda, is partnering with TEACH Rwanda and Bright School to support a community-led project focused on creating safe, engaging outdoor learning spaces for students.

The project will develop a primary play space, a nursery play area, and a quiet sensory garden within the existing passion fruit garden, giving learners space to move, explore, create, read, reflect, and grow.

Through play, students build confidence, creativity, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional growth.

Together, we are turning a community-identified priority into a lasting space for joyful, child-centered learning.

Here is the official donation link:
https://www.peacecorps.gov/donate/projects/pp-26-696-004/

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