[RU] Русская двуязычная инициатива, направленная на открытие программы на Манхэттене

Я был рад председательствовать в комиссии по продвижению двуязычного образования в Нью-Йорке и одновременно поддержать инициативу русской двуязычной программы. Continue reading “[RU] Русская двуязычная инициатива, направленная на открытие программы на Манхэттене”

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”

Thomas Asher, Social Science Research Council, endorses Unequal Partners: American Foundations and Higher Education Development in Africa

This book is vitally important at a moment when higher education is internationalizing and global partnerships proliferate. Jaumont asks that academics, funders, and practitioners think about that which they do by casting bright light on the hard won opportunities of a crucial partnership in African higher education and the challenges that remain.

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Richard Arum, Dean, School of Education, University of California Irvine, endorses Unequal Partners: American Foundations and Higher Education Development in Africa

In this book, Jaumont sheds light on the collaborative efforts of major US foundations on the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa. An important resource for those interested in understanding or improving educational philanthropy.

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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”

Teboho Moja, Higher Education Program, NYU, endorses Unequal Partners: American Foundations and Higher Education Development in Africa

This book provides the reader with a window to peek into the world of foundations, a world that is often closed and not understood by the public. A must read for those interested in working with development agencies and for those depending on donor funding for development.

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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”

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”