Ebola virus, image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The other day I sat in the back of a third grade classroom as my colleague gave a presentation on the Dogon people. Most elementary students are overwhelmed and amazed when being exposed to art and artifacts from other cultures and countries. They love the comparisons and similarities… Read more »

As we approach the November midterm elections, and the 2016 Presidential election, the nation will again critically reflect on candidates’ policy platforms. Education policy, specifically, the Common Core Standards Initiative will be central to the debate. The Common Core Standards Initiative provides national standards and learning objectives for students’ evaluation. Some parents, teachers, and elected… Read more »

Interview by Sarah Gardner Evans, Daniel Nolan Ricardo Martinelli has served as the 49th president of Panama since 2009. Martinelli has been committed to developing Panama’s infrastructure through an extensive public investment program to advance the country’s position as a global logistics hub and attract foreign direct investment. Prior to his presidency, Martinelli acted as… Read more »