Next Monday it is the national holiday, Columbus Day, in the United States. It is a day that gives me mixed feelings especially when explaining it to my daughter. Now I live outside of Boston, where their is a beautiful waterfront park named after Christopher Columbus. I am also married to an Italian American who […]
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When most people think of Costa Rica, they picture the beaches, or the incredible wildlife of the tropical forests. But one of my favorite places to visit is beautiful Cartago, where there is always a fog rolling in, just obscuring the view of the mountains. It is an area that is green and lush but
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“Who are you?” I was asked this with a smirk in a bus going to school when I was ten. That smirk turned into bewildered amusement when I explained my birth and formative years in Kuwait and my parents, who were from different states. Cut to years later, in college, someone asked, “So, you roam
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In our connected world, getting to know and appreciate different cultures is more important than ever. Global learning plays a big role in this by helping students explore various cultures, perspectives, and global issues. The perks of global learning are huge – it not only builds cultural empathy but also boosts critical thinking and language
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Film is a powerful tool capable of not only educating, but also inspiring youth. Inspiring youth through film is possible when you combine climate education and action. Climate anxiety is a real thing. A recent Nature study revealed that 45% of youth surveyed reported feelings about climate change affecting their daily lives, and 65% of
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