by vbertelli | Oct 31, 2017 | Achievement, Diversity, For Families
Wonder Woman Speaks All Languages, Bends Perception of Time By Sarah Sloat Wonder Woman is a superhero of many talents: She’s got incredible strength and speed, and she seems to be both indestructible and immortal. But her most underrated skill of all is her ability...
by vbertelli | Sep 5, 2017 | Achievement, Demand, Diversity, Jobs, Policy
In response to a recent article suggesting that the rising popularity of dual language programs could leave Latinos behind, we feel data, research and a broader perspective are needed. This complex topic cannot be reduced to Latinos versus rest of DC residents, nor...
by vbertelli | Mar 24, 2017 | Advocacy, Diversity, For Families, Jobs
“Our national security, economic competitiveness and fabric as a united people demand that we increase our nation’s language skills and global competence.” This is the introduction to the national call to action of the Lead With Languages campaign. We are...
by vbertelli | Nov 23, 2016 | Diversity, News
By Natalie Gross, The Hechinger Report, November 22, 2016 The Hechinger Report explores the benefits of dual-language programs in socioeconomically disadvantaged, black neighborhoods. “With bilingualism linked to enhanced academic and social skills, educators...
by vbertelli | May 28, 2016 | Diversity, Jobs, News
By Milagros Meléndez-Vela, El Tiempo Latino, May 27, 2016 El Tiempo latino reported on the hosting of our Ward 1 community engagement forum El Valor Económico y Social de tuna Educación Bilingüe ““Estamos muy entusiasmados con la oportunidad de llevar el mensaje...
by vbertelli | Dec 24, 2015 | Demand, Diversity, Jobs, News
The District must grow a pool of global citizens fluent in various world languages and cultures, if it’s serious about developing long-term relations with countries like China and expanding employment opportunities for its residents, says Vanessa Bertelli, co-founder...
