Category: Bilingualism

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The Russian dual language program initiative looking to open a program in Manhattan

I was happy to moderate a panel on the promotion of bilingual education in New York City and to support at the same time the Russian dual language program (DLP) initiative.

The panel was organized by the Russian DLP initiative and the Harriman Institute at Columbia University. The event focused on establishing a Russian dual language program at a public elementary school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and invited parents, educators, and community organizations. Continue reading “The Russian dual language program initiative looking to open a program in Manhattan”

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[FR] “Comment créer des classes d’immersion en français dans une école publique” – Panel organisé à Washington, DC

J’ai récemment participé à une conférence organisée par l’association Français du Monde à l’Ambassade de France à Washington, DC, dans le but de soutenir la création et le développement des filières bilingues dans la ville. Continue reading “[FR] “Comment créer des classes d’immersion en français dans une école publique” – Panel organisé à Washington, DC”

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Prix de la Diversité Culturelle for Bilingual Education and Promotion of French in New York

On March 20, 2016, I was honored with the Prix de la Diversité Culturelle, awarded by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie and the Committee of French-speaking Ambassadors to the United Nations for my work in bilingual education – aka the Bilingual Revolution – and my efforts to promote French in New York. Continue reading “Prix de la Diversité Culturelle for Bilingual Education and Promotion of French in New York”

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البرنامج المزدوج لتعلم اللغة العربية في مدرسة PS 30 [AR] ببروكلين

لقد كان من دواعي سروري زيارة مدرسة PS 30 Mary White Ovington School بحي بروكلين و التعرف عن قرب علي البرنامج المزدوج لتعلم اللغة العربية. و أعجبت كثيرا بالعمل الرائع الذي تقوم به إدارة المدرسة و الفريق المسئول عن هذا البرنامج. البرنامج المزدوج لتعلم اللغة العربية متاح حاليا للطلبة في مرحلة الحضانة وحتى الصف الثاني الابتدائي و لكن نطاقه سوف يتسع ليشمل كل المراحل التعليمية.

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[JA] NYC初の日本語DLP ブルックリンPS147で始まる

私は、NYCで初の日本語の二言語同時学習プログラム(DLP)が始まった学校を訪問しました。この訪問で目の当たりにした素晴らしい学校の様子についてご報告したいと思います。この日本語の二言語同時学習プログラム(DLP)というのは、ブルックリンのブッシュウィック地区にあるPS147 アイザック・レムゼンスクールで行われています。私わたしはこのPS147の校長であるサンディー＝ノヨラ校長にお会いしました。この学校のリーダーであるノヨラ校長は、まさに山をも動かす情熱的な方でした。 Continue reading “[JA] NYC初の日本語DLP ブルックリンPS147で始まる”

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[IT] Prima Sezione Bilingue Inglese-Italiano di New York

Ho di recente visitato la prima sezione del programma inglese-italiano di New York nella scuola pubblica PS 112 Lefferts Park a Bensonhurst. Ho incontrato la preside Louise Verdemare, Joseph Rizzi e Jack Spatola, venerati leader della comunità, e ora anche campioni dell’istruzione bilingue italiana. Come presidi scolastici, sia Jack che Louise sanno come ispirare una intera comunità e ’navigare’ per il complicato sistema scolastico – una rara sintesi di capacità da leader e che può fare una grande differenza. Ho anche visitato la classe pre-K di Holly Dell’Avanzi, ed è stato molto emozionante sentire questi bambini interagire in inglese e italiano.

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New York’s First Italian Dual Language Program

I recently visited the first New York City’s first Italian Dual Language program at PS 112 Lefferts Park in Bensonhurst. I met with Principal Louise Verdemare, Joseph Rizzi and Jack Spatola, revered community leaders, and now champions of Italian dual language education. As school principals, both Jack and Louise also understand how to inspire a community and maneuver the school system – a rare combination of leadership skills that can make a huge difference.  I also visited Holly Dell’Avanzi pre-K class, and it was very touching to hear these children learn in English and Italian.  Continue reading “New York’s First Italian Dual Language Program”