Ringing in the New Year with excitement and hope!🎉
May 2024 be filled with new opportunities, joy, and success. Cheers to a fresh start!🌟
News
Explore how Fort Lewis College's All Our Kin Collective is addressing the decline of indigenous languages among Native American students. With a $1.5 million grant, the initiative goes beyond language skills, emphasizing documentation and preservation. Learn how these programs help students reconnect with their cultural heritage in the face of COVID-19's impact on tribal elders, fostering a sense of community and empowerment. Read this article now!
Podcast Alert! Mark Hansen, a Master Teacher and Deputy Principal is here to shatter math myths and discuss the future of math education in this podcast episode titled "Math is for everyone." Join him as he delves into making math accessible, the art of teaching, and much more! Listen to the Strength in Numbers Podcast now on Spotify. We're thrilled that Mark has penned two incredible books with CALEC: Math for All and My Garden is a Square with co-author Barbara Schindelhauer.
Book Highlight
Exciting News! Join Zenzi on her magical journey in The Adventures of Zenzi and the Talking Bird. Follow Zenzi, a curious girl, and her talking cardinal friend as they explore the wonders of Southern Africa. From chasing butterflies to soaring over hills and valleys, their adventure will capture your heart. Written by Fadzai Gwaradzimba and illustrated by Tylor Simpson, this captivating children's book is perfect for young readers and families. Order your copy today!
On International Migrants Day, last December 18, we acknowledged the importance of stories like Marimba. This bilingual children's book recounts the real-life journey of a family from Chiapas, Mexico, to the United States, emphasizing the transformative power of music during migration. Join us in fostering empathy and compassion for migrant experiences worldwide.
Did you know that at CALEC, we translate our picture book for kids in the Arabic language? Find them on our TBR Books website!
Podcast Révolution Bilingue🎙️
Dans cet épisode de Révolution Bilingue, plongez au cœur des microagressions linguistiques et du plurilinguisme avec Elatiana Razafi, experte en sociolinguistique. Découvrez comment les langues façonnent notre identité et les rapports de force dans la société. Écoutez dès maintenant sur Apple Podcasts!
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