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Le deuxième Numéro Spécial de NORRAG vient de paraître en français !

J’ai eu l’honneur de préparer cette version et de soutenir le travail important de NORRAG. Sous le titre Collecte de données et constitution de preuves pour soutenir l’éducation en situation d’urgence, NSI02 explique pourquoi les données et les preuves sont essentielles pour comprendre et gérer l’éducation dans des situations de crise. Il donne un aperçu des problèmes éthiques et matériels rencontrés lors de la collecte de preuves. NSI02 est édité par Mary Mendenhall de Teachers College, Columbia University à New York.

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Perspectives on language immersion and global education

Collaboration and connection-building were at the center of the Network of Immersion and CLIL Educators’ Inaugural Conference in Seville, Spain. CLIL and immersion teachers from different countries were able to learn and share experience during this two-day conference hosted at Centro Universitario EUSA. Professional development is key to successful dual-language programs and opportunities to connect across languages and across countries are scarce. Amanda Seewald and her team wanted to change that and offer new opportunities for teachers to grow.

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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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Episode 9 avec Bénédicte de Montlaur

Diplomate, polyglotte et engagée dans le développement de l’éducation plurilingue, Benedicte de Montlaur est l’invitée du 9ème épisode de Révolution Bilingue. De l’Allier à New York, en passant par l’Egypte et la Syrie, cette passionnée des langues et des relations internationales, aujourd’hui Conseillère culturelle auprès de l’Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis, nous confirme que parler … Continue reading Episode 9 avec Bénédicte de Montlaur

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Episode 8: Peter Paine

Juriste, homme d’affaire, philanthrope et francophile, Peter S. Paine est l’invité du 8ème épisode de Révolution Bilingue. Cet Américain, amoureux de la langue française depuis près de 70 ans, a fait de son bilinguisme une force à chaque étape de sa carrière. Tour à tour, Peter Paine a défendu la compagnie Peugeot aux États-Unis, sauvé … Continue reading Episode 8: Peter Paine

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Families in Global Transition

 

Families in Global Transition is a welcoming forum for globally mobile individuals, families, and those working with them. This nonprofit organization promotes cross-sector connections for sharing research and developing best practices that support the growth, success and well-being of people crossing cultures around the world. I was invited to give a presentation about bilingual education and my vision for a future of education in two languages.

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