Inaugural Panel Recap: Speaking the World: Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World

On November 2, 2024, I had the pleasure of moderating the inaugural panel discussion for our new book, Speaking the World, held during the Bilingual Education Fair at Villa Albertine in New York. This first event in a series brought together esteemed experts to discuss how multilingualism and cultural fluency drive personal, educational, and professional … Continue reading Inaugural Panel Recap: Speaking the World: Multilingualism and Cultural Fluency in the Professional World

A Journey of Dedication: Receiving the Médaille d’Or de Solidarité et Valeur

As I sit down to pen this entry, a sense of profound gratitude and introspection washes over me. Today, I share with you an honor that is as much a personal milestone as it is a celebration of our shared values and commitments. It is with great humility that I announce my nomination to receive … Continue reading A Journey of Dedication: Receiving the Médaille d’Or de Solidarité et Valeur

Reflecting on a Vibrant Exchange at the University of Porto

On April 18th, 2024, I had the privilege of speaking at the University of Porto, where I shared insights from my work on bilingual education. The event, titled The Bilingual Revolution / Revolução Bilíngue was not just a lecture but a dynamic exchange with an enthusiastic audience comprised of students and faculty, all passionate about … Continue reading Reflecting on a Vibrant Exchange at the University of Porto

The Bilingual Revolution in Japanese

『バイリンガル革命:教育の未来は2カ国語で』は、NYCの公立学校でデュアルランゲージ教育プログラムを立ち上げた保護者と教育者の物語、ひらめき、実践的な助言に満ちている。バイリンガル校の力で教育に革命を起こすためのハウツー本。The Bilingual Revolution is now available in Japanese and 10 additional languages. #bilingualrevolution cover art Raymond Verdaguer Continue reading The Bilingual Revolution in Japanese

Multicultural Exchanges and Francophonie in Nice, France

There is nothing more enriching than an exchange of perspectives with educators from all over the world, particularly when it is on the topic of bilingual education and the teaching of languages. On July 10, I was invited to present my book, La Révolution bilingue, to a group of educators from 20 countries during Francophonia’s gala event in Nice, France. The teachers, who specialize in the teaching of French in their respective countries, were receiving intensive professional development during the week. All showed great interest for multilingualism and the dual-language model that has taken the United States by storm.

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