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Urban baby blog: Preschool madness drove me to homeschooling
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The preschool process in New York City is crazy. Kids my daughters age, 2, are already visiting with consultants, taking practice exams, and studying with … Read More
Opinion: The sequester will disproportionately impact Latinos
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On Friday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood warned that the upcoming sequester will lead to longer security lines at airports and increased flight … Read More
SpanglishBaby: Maintaining Spanish at home when your child’s exposed to only English in school
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Nena, aquí es donde vas aprender inglés, pero con mami y papi vas a seguir hablando español, ¿okay?” (This is where you are going to learn English, but … Read More
SpanglishBaby: Is bilingual kindergarten right for us?
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I am lucky enough to be in a public school district with a 90/10 bilingual immersion program from K-5, and growing. The district currently offers a Mandarin and … Read More
SpanglishBaby: Why raising a bilingual child is always a work in progress
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My daughter has been attending her dual-immersion school in Spanish for almost three months now and I can honestly say she’s made a lot of progress. I think … Read More
SpanglishBaby: What will pre-school do to my son’s Spanish skills?
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My son is only 17 months and I find myself already thinking of preschool applications! Yes it is true, if I want Enzo to start next year, I have to apply now. … Read More
At this school, it’s never too early to learn math and science
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At a preschool in Miami, children under 5 are studying the anatomy of pineapples through science, reading stories in smart tables, learning the dimension of … Read More
Education Nation: Julian Castro says helping Latinos succeed in school will benefit everyone
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At Monday's NBC News Education Nation summit, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro joined NBC's Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager in a panel to talk about his … Read More
Will Illinois lead the country in bilingual education?
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Last week, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a law strengthening the state’s already innovative bilingual education program. The law was sponsored by State … Read More
