The best things to do in New Glarus, WI: America’s Little Switzerland
Are you heading to Wisconsin and wondering what the best things to do in New Glarus are? In my…
How to Become an International School Teacher
Have you ever dreamed about teaching abroad? Wondering how to become a teacher in an international school? Maybe you…
Turks and Caicos: What to do with one day on Grand Turk
Chances are, all you know about Turks and Caicos is that it’s somewhere in the Caribbean. But now you’re…
Writing Spanish books for children in Guatemala on Book Creator
As a teacher, every now and then you do a project or lesson that really resonates with students. An…
What is Lexile and is it important for heritage language learners?
If you’ve used websites like Newsela, you’ve probably seen articles at different reading levels with numbers like 890L. What…
Why we must teach journalism and press freedom
Last year I visited the Newseum in Washington, D.C.; a museum about the news, dedicated to upholding the First…
Travel to Sumatra: An orangutan adventure
My Sumatra travel memory is burnt orange; a color and a smell. From the minute we got off the…
The best books about Cuba for Spanish heritage and immersion classes
Looking for good books about Cuba? Finding the perfect book for Spanish heritage speakers or immersion classes can be…
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida is one of the oldest forts in North…
St. Augustine Travel Guide: historic city or tourist trap?
Is St. Augustine a tourist trap? Scrolling reviews on Trip Advisor you’ll see that “Tourist Trap” is often used…