Education 506
Contents about education, and for teachers
Host a solutions journalism circle: a quick-start guide for all ages
Are you a teacher or parent, looking for ways to engage kids and teens in current events without overwhelming them with negativity?
Are you tired...
Conversation and teaching guide: age-friendly cities
Have you ever had to run across a busy street because there was no crosswalk? Or had trouble getting up the steep steps of...
Learners’ Edition: How can a city become age-friendly?
This story has been adapted for elementary school, as well as English-language learners of all ages, from our longform piece “How can a city...
Teaching French as a second language in Costa Rica.
Each year, our December edition, Rearview, looks back on our previous reporting to follow up on the people, places, stories, and solutions that have...
My teacher: crazy about theater
One day, I sat with my dear teacher. His name is Fernando Thiel, but we all call him Profe Loco, or “Crazy Teacher.” He...
Podcast: Will books about Costa Rica help kids read more?
Have you ever wondered why one book marked you more than others? The reasons can be many, but studies and experiences agree that when...
Teachers speak out: what our Education 506 community taught us about reading in Costa Rica
Today we come to the end of our “Let’s Read!” edition. For two months, we’ve focused on the importance of improving the reading skills...
“Reading shaped who I am today”
I've always been a reader—even when it wasn't cool. Even when it was considered "nerdy" by others. The feeling of meticulously selecting a book...
Will books about Costa Rica help kids read more?
Milagro González Villalobos is always on the lookout for books. She knows to keep an eye out for hidden treasures. She’s the librarian and...
The little libraries of Tilarán
The act of "releasing a book" is very powerful. It allows you to share the pleasure of reading with others. But what does it...
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Passion for journalism: reflections from El Salvador’s ‘Mediatón’
What do you do before starting a new project? It can be something relatively simple like your kid’s homework from school, or reorganizing a...