Teacher of the Year Honorable Mention: Marisol Lopez Willis, Leadership
This is the third in a series of posts celebrating the accomplishments of our four 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year Honorable Mentions. The 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year...
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Participate Learning Earns Spot on List of 2024 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces...
Landing at No. 43, the organization was lauded for its strong company culture and sense of purpose CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — June 21, 2024 — Participate Learning, a leader in providing education solutions...
View ArticleThe Essential Bridge: Durable Skills in the Classroom and Beyond
Imagine a young professional, Alex, sitting in a brightly lit conference room, nervously tapping their foot under the table. Across from them sits a panel of potential employers, poised with a list of...
View ArticleTeacher of the Year Honorable Mention: Megan Deal, Learning
This is the fourth and final in a series of posts celebrating the accomplishments of our four 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year Honorable Mentions. The 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of...
View ArticleGlobal Competency: Flexibility
Readying students for postsecondary opportunities means helping them hone their flexibility, communication, and critical thinking. Profiles of career-ready students, like North Carolina’s Portrait of...
View ArticleSummer Spanish Lessons: Bridging Cultures and Overcoming Challenges
At Participate Learning, we recently celebrated our Ambassador Teacher graduates, who are now returning home after teaching in the U.S.A. as international teachers for five years. These international...
View ArticleDual Language Excellence Checklist: Fine-Tune Your Program for Success
A strong dual language program is essential for developing bilingualism, biliteracy, and intercultural understanding, and preparing students for our interconnected, global world. In addition to these...
View ArticleTeacher of the Year Honorable Mention: Luling Yan, Connections
This is the first in a series of posts celebrating the accomplishments of our four 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year Honorable Mentions. The 2024 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year...
View ArticleA Milestone Event: Growing Globally Competitive Students at Belvoir Elementary
What a journey it’s been! At the end of the 2023–24 school year, Belvoir Elementary School achieved an incredible milestone in its Global Leaders journey toward growing globally competitive students...
View ArticleAddressing Key Challenges of Program Implementation with Participate...
As educational leaders seek to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps in the classroom, the implementation of dual language (DL) programs presents unique challenges. Participate Learning has tailored its...
View ArticleWhy and How to Integrate Mindfulness in the Classroom
Research shows that practicing mindfulness in school environments can lead to student academic success and reduced stress and anxiety. Helping students regulate their emotions and responses to adverse...
View ArticleFive Top Dual Language Instructional Strategies for Immersion Programs
In the dynamic field of education, dual language programs are a powerful method for nurturing bilingual, biliterate, and culturally competent students. However, the complexity of implementing these...
View ArticleWhat is Global Education? 8 Key Concepts of Global Learning
Global competence is as important for children as understanding math, language arts, and science. As teachers, it is critical to examine key concepts that support global education and learning,...
View ArticleDual Language Programs 101: The Benefits of Dual Language Immersion and the...
The landscape of second language education is not the same as the one many of us grew up with. Instead of a framework that has students study a world language to satisfy a high school graduation...
View ArticleWhat are the Benefits of Dual Language Programs?
Dual language immersion programs do more than enhance students’ language proficiency— they help foster cultural competence, enabling them to communicate effectively in diverse settings. These programs...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons to Consider a Dual Language Program
Learning a second language is no longer just about ticking off academic boxes; it’s about equipping students with the ability to communicate in a second language in authentic contexts and meaningful...
View ArticleWhat are the Benefits of Global Education for Students?
In today’s interconnected world, global education plays a vital role in shaping well-rounded, informed, and adaptable students. As society becomes increasingly globalized, it is crucial that students...
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Five Ways To Teach Global Competencies by Addressing Global Hunger
Hunger is a critical global issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite advancements in agriculture and food distribution, 44 million people in the United States alone faced hunger in...
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What Is Dual Language Education? And How Does It Work?
Dual language education is an instructional approach that aims to develop proficiency in two languages. It typically involves teaching academic content and core subjects in both the students’ native...
View ArticleWhat Are the Requirements to Teach in the United States?
Teaching in the United States offers international educators an exciting opportunity to share their expertise, immerse themselves in American culture, and gain valuable experience in a new educational...
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