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Carnaval of Culture
As Brazil flourishes, it becomes an even more attractive Portuguese immersion destination
Following more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil gained its independence in...
October 2010
Willing and Ready to Learn
So often when we talk about learning, we refer only to students in educational institutions even though we know that...
Pura Vida Española
Kate Sommers-Dawes marvels at Costa Rica as a Spanish immersion destination
Visit Costa Rica’s official tourism site and read its official slogan; “No Artificial Ingredients,” —...
Guatemala
Daniel Ward is struck by the natural beauty
and Mayan culture of the country of Eternal Spring
Guatemala, located just south of Mexico in Central...
September 2010
Loading the Dice
Teachers are facing unprecedented demands as they start this new academic year. Falling state tax revenues have led to education budget cuts...
Pura Vida Española
Kate Sommers-Dawes marvels at Costa Rica as a Spanish immersion destination
Visit Costa Rica’s official tourism site and read its official slogan; “No Artificial Ingredients,” —...
August 2010
Keeping Up With Styles
As educational spending budgets are squeezed, the return on investment in educational technology is also coming under increased scrutiny. We cut...
July 2010
Cutting to the Core
When lawmakers dictate curricula, the natural reaction from educators is to reject this top down approach which seeks to homogenize the...
June 2010
Communicate Period
The administration’s Race to the Top scheme is only the latest in a long line of attempts to “fix” our educational system —...
May 2010
Reading in Any Language
The theme of the International Association’s 2010 conference “Reading in Many Languages”seems perfectly timed to coincide with a new report (see...