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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 Read more

  • 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 Read more

  • [FR] Le français a une marge de progression à New York

    Hunter College avait des allures de Tour de Babel, samedi dernier. French Morning organisait, dans les étages de l’université de l’Upper East Side, son deuxième Salon de l’Education bilingue. Retrouvez mon interview pour  French Morning Read more

  • Life as a Bilingual: a Conversation with Francois Grosjean

    On September 23, I spoke with Professor François Grosjean, world-renowned psycholinguist and specialist on bilingualism at Albertine Bookstore in New York. The conversation provided insight on bilingualism, the importance of speaking two languages as well as the advantages and disadvantages that come along. Parents and teachers had the chance to ask questions and share their Read more

  • Reconsidering Higher Education Development in Africa

    Reconsidering Higher Education Development in Africa

    According to the grant database maintained by the Foundation Center in New York City, American philanthropies made 13,565 grants to Africa between 2003 and 2013. These grants total nearly $4 billion. However, these grants were not equally distributed between countries. One important factor affecting a country’s ability to attract grants is its official or primary Read more

  • Making a wish for more bilingual education in schools

    Dear friends, A few weeks ago I received the Medal of Honor from the Committee of French-speaking Societies in the United States for services rendered to the French community through the Bilingual Revolution. I was also listed as one “who makes other people love France” by French business magazine Les Echos. I am deeply touched Read more