Life’s seesaw*
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and…
An Alternative to “Multicultural Day”
The world has been taken aback by the outrageous statements made by Donald Trump about immigration, people of Color, and…
Teaching and Allowing kindness and nonjudgmental awareness of self and others
Last month’s topic explored the benefits of mindfulness with an emphasis on selective attention, flexible thinking, and nonjudgmental awareness. The…
Lies My Teacher Told Me
Every September 15th, Costa Rican students fill the streets with the beat of their drums and in colorful parades…
Forging Forward Toward a Brighter Future at Futuro Verde
Dear families and Futuro Verde supporters, As I come into the final trimester in my third year at Futuro Verde…
Student-led Conferences coming in September!
Parent-Teacher conferences have been well received at Futuro Verde since their implementation in 2015. An opportunity for a personal meeting…
Words From the Director: Incredible Teacher Development Through our Annual BHS Conference!
We just ended our 2nd Annual International Education Conference on Bilingual, Holistic and Sustainable Education this past Friday, July 1st,…
Assessment. Test. Exam.
Assessment. Test. Exam. – Many times these words cause us to feel a little anxious, they can turn our stomachs…
Student learning: Bilingualism for all
In Futuro Verde we support all of our students on the road to bilingualism. Undeniably, learning one or two new…
Calendar Change in May
Due to the increase in our student population this year and our desire to assure that each family has an…