education – On Life, Hope y todo lo demás…

Lessons from Nicaragua

I have just come back from Nicaragua where I chaperoned a trip with two other colleagues and 17 eighth graders. The purpose of this trip was to help build a school in the impoverished region of el Jicarito. I should say one of many. Education there is a luxury only a few children have access […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

The story every teacher should read

The following story was told by Wayne Dyer. I had heard it before, but now it feels so much more powerful. Maybe I was not ready at the time. Children also have a lot to cope with in their lives. because misery is not only reserved for adulthood, so being more open, curious and empathetic […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

FreePass Latino Comcast to perfect your Spanish skills, promote bilingualism and stay connected to your Hispanic Heritage.

FreePass Latino is a free two-week preview of Spanish language movies, shows, and documentaries available on demand from Comcast. You may consider keeping such an offering year round! I will share with you, my reasons why. As Latinos in the U.S., we are lucky. Years ago there was no way to watch TV in Spanish. […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

It’s a bilingual Coca-Cola Twitter Party #ForTheDream Education

Who doesn’t dream of their kid going to college? It’s especially important among Latino families and something that is not an easy task for anyone to take on. Education is expensive and many cannot afford it. This summer Coca-Cola and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund teamed up to make a difference and help some families achieve […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

We can stop HIV, one conversation at a time.

**Disclosure: This post is made possible by support from the We Can Stop HIV One Conversation at a Time campaign. All opinions are my own.** Although I am a teacher, I believe education starts at home. The earlier some life facts are approached, the better. Some subjects, like sex, need to be discussed in the preteen years. It´s […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

A brighter future w/ Coca-Cola #ForTheDreamSweeps + Giveaway #Ad

This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Coca-Cola. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I don’t have children but I have nephews and nieces whom I love as much as if they were my own kids. This comes with the usual suspect: anxiety about their future lives. As any parent, […]

by Laura Basset Carbonell

What I learnt teaching at school.

There are things that people may not know about schools, because often, teachers are too afraid to open up and share. There are many interesting facts I have seen, heard or experienced. Whether you are a teacher, a parent, an administrator or just an onlooker, these facts are worth knowing, even just for kicks.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

The power of a handwritten letter by a kid.

In this age, nobody writes long hand anymore, especially youth. An e-mail gets through fast, avoiding a lot of hassle, but some still choose to go the handwritten way. You’d think those letters would come from my generation or the earlier one. Kids use paper less and less if at all.

by Laura Basset Carbonell

Peace in a violent world.

Last Christmas I sat with my godchild to draw and, as our picture progressed, I drew a girl crying. My godchild asked me why. I told her that she was sad because the world was in trouble, with wars going on, shootings in schools and universities, and climate change due to the damage we humans […]