A beautiful weekend with Brazilian BBQ and a trip up the mountain with several teachers from the Nova Campina school. A pic nic up top and a family dinner provided a relaxing weekend before we went to see students. It's beautiful and not much unlike Georgia. Lush green pastures, agriculture, and most interesting--red clay. Students often asked what students were like in the U.S. They are the same. Different language, different places on the planet, same drama, same love of music, dance, love, fun. We face similar challenges in keeping students engaged and in school. Brazil offers many more paths for education that we do right now in the States. Federal Institutes offer flexible hours and vocational training although they are located primarily in large city centers. Places like Itapeva and Nova Campina do not have as many options. Technology is available and the teachers work to provide every opportunity for their students to dream, plan, prepare, and reach those dreams. Many students dream of coming to America.
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Jayme Holaway HicksMs. Hicks is a 12th grade Language Arts and Advanced Placement teacher at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia. Archives
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