Hawaiian language key in Maui wildfire cleanup effort | N.Y. pre-K students learn American Sign Language | Museum's books reimagine US Latino history for students
Members of the US Army Corps of Engineers, who are helping with recovery from last year's wildfires on Maui, recently received language and cultural sensitivity training to help them connect with Native Hawaiians and understand local history, heritage and way of life. A cultural liaison led the workshop on behalf of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement to teach about various Hawaiian words and the proper ways to say the names of foods, plants and area landmarks.
Pre-k students at a school in New York are learning American Sign Language to help them communicate with peers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Some of the students are practicing their ASL skills at home with family members, and teacher David Chanin says the language could become an elective in middle and high schools.
Discovering diverse narratives in US history, "Nuestras Voces" merges storytelling with historical facts, inviting young readers to explore the experiences of Latino figures through four immersive diary-style novels, writes Emily Key, head of education at the National Museum of the American Latino. In this blog post, Key shares that through these books, the museum seeks to foster intergenerational dialogues while celebrating culture and heritage, including one book that tells the story of a girl who learns about the inspiration for her name, the Tejano singer Selena.
The international private school market has seen significant growth over the past five years, with the number of students attending international schools increasing by 10% and the number of international schools rising by 8%, a white paper published by ISC Research indicates. The report identifies several trends in the market, including high rates of expansion in Asia, the growth of medium-fee schools and a hybrid instructional approach to curricula.
A district sponsored report reveals systemic barriers including unequal resources and a dearth of Latino representation in Denver Public Schools. Recommendations in the La Raza Report include to increase efforts to foster cultural resilience and to enhance bilingual programs, as well as a more equitable resource distribution, with officials saying a leader will be hired to manage the district's new Latinx success team and address the recommendation to improve outcomes for students.
Seven states are offering guidance on integrating AI into K-12 education, focusing on workforce readiness and human-centered approaches, while emphasizing the importance of AI literacy, equity and privacy. Despite recognition of AI's significance, district leaders see challenges in prioritizing AI amid competing educational issues and initiatives, according to recent surveys and analyses.
Spend your summer improving your language skills and immersing yourself in culture. Don't delay, as each scholarship has its own application process and deadlines. Seven scholarships are currently available: French (1), Italian (1) and Spanish (5). Learn more and apply.
In a society where women often feel pressured to tear one another down, our saving grace lies in our willingness to lift one another up.
Madeleine Albright, diplomat, first woman to serve as US secretary of state
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