Why become an advocate for public education when you send your own children to a private school? That was the question that left well-known actor Matt Damon nearly speechless in an interview with CNN. To make an analogy, it would be like claiming to be a supporter of Michelle Obama’s campaign against obesity with a hamburger, bursting with saturated fats, in hand. … [Lee más...] about Matt Damon’s Dilemma
¡Atrapados en el medio!
Mientras lees esta entrada de blog, es posible que un niño centroamericano haya intentado cruzar la frontera entre México y los Estados Unidos. Asimismo, durante los próximos tres meses, se espera que más de 34.000 niños no-acompañados, principalmente, de Honduras, El Salvador y Guatemala – lo que se conoce como el Triángulo del Norte –, hagan ese tortuoso viaje. Por … [Lee más...] about ¡Atrapados en el medio!
Caught in the middle!
In the time it takes you to read this blog post, it is possible that a Central American child will have attempted to cross the United States border. Furthermore, over the next three months, more than 34,000 unaccompanied children, primarily from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, also known as the Northern Triangle, are expected to make this treacherous trip. And as … [Lee más...] about Caught in the middle!
De niños a hombres
♦ Escrito por Cynthia Hobbs y Stefan Wright* Cynthia Hobbs, Stefan Wright y Harris Keefa visitando la construcción del Marriott Courtyard Hotel en New Kingston. Algunas veces, una oportunidad le puede cambiar la vida a una persona. Este parece ser el caso de Harris Keefa de Kingston, Jamaica. Keefa participó en un entrenamiento para aprender a trabajar acero … [Lee más...] about De niños a hombres
From boys to men
♦ By Cynthia Hobbs and Stefan Wright* . Sometimes one opportunity can change a person’s life. That seems to be the case for Mr. Keefa Harris of Kingston, Jamaica. Keefa received training in steel work under an IDB-funded Citizen Security & Justice Program. His interest and dedication set him apart as a star participant. … [Lee más...] about From boys to men
