Make the Most of Your Cultural Exchange: Local Trip Ideas for Ambassador...
Like many Ambassador Teachers with Participate Learning, one of your goals may be to travel and explore different parts of the U.S. With spring break upon us and summer on the horizon, you have the...
View ArticleCultural Exchange with a Purpose: What Ambassador Teachers Bring to Your...
Participate Learning’s Ambassador Teachers are a unique group of highly qualified educators who bring their global experiences to U.S. classrooms. As ambassadors of their culture and home country,...
View ArticleEncouraging Innovation in Education: Lessons from the Field
At the heart of educational innovation lies a profound commitment to equipping students with real-life skills and fostering an environment where local actions pave the way for global understanding....
View ArticleStudents and Teachers Win Big in National Mandarin Dual Language Contests
Participate Learning partners with schools and districts to implement authentic and effective dual language immersion programs in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Students in dual language programs learn...
View ArticleCelebrating Unity and Diversity at Marvin B. Smith
Marvin B. Smith Elementary School in Burlington, North Carolina, recently transformed into a vibrant representation of global culture and unity. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the school hosted a...
View ArticleNurturing Global Leaders: The Creative Journey of E.M. Yoder Elementary’s...
At E.M. Yoder Elementary School in Mebane, North Carolina, a group of third-grade students demonstrated the connection between thinking globally and acting locally through an unusual medium: soccer...
View ArticleUnforgettable Educators: Stories That Illuminate the Power of Teaching
At Participate Learning, we celebrate and honor teachers and educators every day, but we’re particularly fond of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6–10, 2024), which gives us a more formal reason to...
View ArticleFive Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Dual Language Teacher
Being a new teacher, or even a veteran educator in a new environment, brings both challenges and rewarding experiences. Looking back on your own teaching career, there are probably a few things you...
View ArticleCelebrating 37 Years of Uniting Our World Through Global Learning
This week, Participate Learning celebrates 37 years of uniting our world through global learning. What started out as one family’s dedication to global education and cultural exchange has blossomed...
View ArticleCelebrating Global Competency Day at Jupiter Elementary School
On April 19, 2024, Jupiter Elementary School (JES) celebrated its second annual Global Competency Day, a cornerstone event that embodies the spirit of Participate Learning’s commitment to fostering...
View ArticleMeet Participate Learning’s Teachers of the Year: Alexander Butler
The 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year awards recognize three teachers in the Participate Learning Network who have shown an exceptional commitment to their students and school community,...
View ArticleCelebrating Global Leadership at Alexander Wilson Elementary
At Participate Learning, we were thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Alexander Wilson Elementary School. The school was recently recognized as a Global Leaders Showcase School, a...
View ArticleCongratulations, Class of 2024 Ambassador Teacher Graduates!
For thousands of students each spring, graduation ceremonies mark a pivotal moment of achievement and transition. They celebrate the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance,...
View ArticleParticipate Learning Earns Communitas Award for Leadership in Ethical and...
Award acknowledges the company’s commitment to implementing sustainable business practices and empowering students and educators to positively impact the world CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — May 31, 2024 —...
View ArticleMeet Participate Learning’s Teachers of the Year: Jinjing Chen
The 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year awards recognize three teachers in the Participate Learning Network who have shown an exceptional commitment to their students and school community...
View ArticleMeet Participate Learning’s Teachers of the Year: Jamie Haripershad
The 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year awards recognize three teachers in the Participate Learning Network who have shown an exceptional commitment to their students and school community,...
View ArticleTeacher of the Year Honorable Mention: Luling Yan, Connections
The 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year awards recognize teachers in the Participate Learning Network who have shown an exceptional commitment to their students and school community. These...
View ArticleHow John A. Holmes High School Is Teaching Global Issues Through Local Action
On April 17, 2024, students from John A. Holmes High School enjoyed a sunny spring day with a scavenger hunt aimed at teaching global issues. This event kicked off Global Ambassadors, the student-led...
View ArticleTeacher of the Year Honorable Mention: Reinel Oyola, Cultural Experiences
This is the second in a series celebrating the accomplishments of our four 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year Honorable Mentions. The 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year awards...
View ArticleConnecting Past and Present to Help Students Understand Juneteenth
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom—901 days after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed....
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