Earlene Cruz is a true francophile, with a talent for bringing people together from all over the world. She founded and now directs Kitchen Connection with the goal of using food as a way to connect individuals from different cultures and backgrounds, in order to learn from one another and create a more equitable food system. 

Discover the fascinating birth story of Kitchen Connection, from its origins in the bustling metropolis of New York City to its connection with the culinary capital of Paris. 

Why French?

As a child, I had the opportunity to study French in elementary school but, to be honest, it didn't capture my interest at the time. However, in high school, I decided to give it another chance, seeing it as an easy way to fulfill a language requirement. Little did I know, that decision would change the course of my life. Thanks to the inspiring teaching methods of Madame Scholz, I fell deeply in love with the French language and culture. Her passion for the language motivated me to host an exchange student from Marseille, travel to France, study abroad and eventually double major in French in college. This led me to an internship at the French Embassy, where I discovered my passion for intercultural projects and how to bring them to life, particularly as it relates to film and education.

Film and education have always been a powerful combination in my mind, and I have always been fascinated by how films can be used as a tool to teach languages and cultures. Working at the French Embassy, I helped to organize and promote the annual Films on the Green Festival under the direction of Nathalie Charles, which aims to promote French culture and language. Through many cultural exchange programs, I have always believed that films are a unique way to break cultural barriers and to promote understanding and tolerance.

Once at the Embassy, I had the pleasure of meeting Fabrice Jaumont, a dedicated educator and advocate for bilingual education. His tireless efforts led to the expansion of free French bilingual programs in New York City, and his leadership left a lasting impact on me. It was through his guidance that I developed a deep appreciation for the power of language as a tool for connection and understanding. To this day, I continue to believe that learning more languages is akin to opening a door to endless possibilities for connection with people from all over the world.

Thanks to my love of language, I am now capable of communicating in five languages, and I am currently embarking on a new journey of learning Arabic. I see it as an ongoing process, a way to constantly challenge and expand my horizons, and a way to deepen my understanding of the world and its diverse cultures. Learning a new language is not only a way to communicate more effectively, but also a way to understand and appreciate different perspectives, cultures, and ways of life. It's a never-ending journey of self-discovery and growth.

Why did you decide to launch the first trial cooking class between New York City and Paris?

I have always been deeply connected to both New York and Paris, drawn to their rich culinary cultures that transcend national borders. It was my love for these two cities that inspired me to create Kitchen Connection. I was fortunate enough to connect with French chef Claude Godard, the vice president of the US branch of Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, who became a strong supporter of the project from the beginning. I reached out to my friends in Paris, who, despite the early hour, were more than willing to help, volunteering their time and expertise to make our first cooking class with Kitchen Connection a reality.

France & Gastrodiplomacy

How has Kitchen Connection used French culinary culture to bring people together?

Kitchen Connection aspires to connect the Francophone world through gastrodiplomacy. We have always been fascinated by Francophone culture, with its rich history and vibrant traditions. One aspect that particularly intrigues us is the French culinary culture, which is known for its complexity and delicacy. French cuisine is not just about the food itself, but also about the ritual of eating and the conviviality it promotes. We believe that this culture can be a powerful tool for promoting gastrodiplomacy, which is the use of food and gastronomy as a means of fostering cultural understanding and diplomacy. By sharing and experiencing the flavors, techniques, and customs of French cuisine, people from different backgrounds can come together and appreciate the diversity of our world. It allows us to connect on a deeper level and to understand each other's cultures, promoting peace and understanding.

What steps has Kitchen Connection taken to promote gastrodiplomacy with French Cuisine?

Food is a universal language that brings nations and people together like nothing else can. That's why we have hosted and plan to continue hosting events that foster connections to and within the Francophone world. In 2017, we brought together students of Francophone heritage at the French Embassy for an online cooking experience led by a chef from Algeria. This event not only celebrated French-speaking culture but also gave students a taste of what it truly means to be a Francophone, through the shared love of food and culture.

We also recently had the pleasure of launching our latest project, The Cookbook in Support of the United Nations: For People and Planet. This cookbook offers a celebration of the diversity and deliciousness of French and Francophone cuisine, with a focus on healthy, sustainable ingredients and recipes. One of our favorite dishes featured in the book is Saliha Bala's Mushroom Bourek, a French-Algerian home cook's recipe that is not only delicious but also nutritious. Another recipe that stands out is Alma Roblin's Spirulina-Tossed Vegetable Salad, which showcases her unique combination of her experience as a French farmer and entrepreneur living in Perù. The cookbook is not just a collection of recipes, it is an invitation to explore new flavors, cultures and ways of cooking—including those of the Francophone world. It is a tribute to the United Nations and its efforts to achieve a sustainable future for people and planet.

Saliha Bala Blog Feature: Featured Cheffie: Saliha From France

Cookbook Launch Blog: Launch of the Cookbook

Francophone Students at the French Embassy Participating in a Kitchen Connection

How do you see Kitchen Connection promoting bilingual education goals?

Imagine a world without the delicious aroma of freshly baked bread or the sizzling sound of a stir-fry. Unimaginable, isn't it? That's because food and cooking are their own unique languages, capable of transcending cultural barriers and connecting people in a way that few other things can. As Claude Lévi-Strauss once said, "there is no society without language" and the same can be said for cooking - it is an integral part of human society.

Now, picture this: leaders from North and South Korea breaking bread together, sharing a meal and conversation at a culinary congress. Or, Israeli and Palestinian chefs collaborating under one umbrella organization in a cooking competition, united in the pursuit of culinary excellence. These are not just fairy tales, but real-life examples of the power of food and cooking to bring people together. The World Chefs and Jerusalem-based organization Taste of Peace have both witnessed firsthand the unifying force of a shared meal.

In that same vein, Kitchen Connection strives to promote acceptance and unity by offering a bilingual education platform where users can choose the cuisine they want to learn and the language they want the class to be taught in. For instance, back in 2016, we had a Brazilian teacher approach us asking us if we could offer his English students a cooking class. We motivated the local government to sponsor the WIFI in their school’s kitchen and had a Nigerian chef successfully teach the students how to make an Asaro Potage.

Brazil Blog: Kitchen Connection Goes to: Brazil

We hope to continue this initiative by hosting cooking demos at partner locations like Whole Foods and New York University, as well as in schools such as the School for International Studies in Brooklyn, which offers both culinary and dual language programs. By exposing students to different cultures, cuisines, and languages through our cooking classes, we aim to foster greater understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives.

Students from Lucas Do Rio Verde in Brazil Participating in a Kitchen Connection

Education Partnerships: Kitchen Connection - Education Partnerships

What are your goals for the near future?

This year is shaping up to be an exciting year for us as we set our sights on continuing our mission of creating a more equitable and sustainable food system for all. Our greatest goal for this year is to expand Kitchen Connection’s reach and impact, with a particular focus on educating the next generation about sustainable eating and planetary health.

To accomplish this, we will be leveraging the power of storytelling through our cookbook and upcoming children’s book. These resources will serve as the foundation for an enhanced curriculum that will be accessible to educators and students worldwide. We are currently working with a network of schools to continue to grow our four-week virtual program that will teach children about food systems and healthy eating.

But our efforts don't stop there. We are also planning to host book readings in partnership with the World Food Programme and the School Meals Coalition to make our message accessible to an even larger population.

Additionally, we are excited to introduce our new Pen Pal program through Kitchen Connection, which will allow children and youth from around the world to connect, share their cultures, and exchange ideas about food in friendship.

We have an ambitious agenda for 2023, but we are confident that with the help of our partners and supporters, we will be able to make a real difference in the lives of people around the globe.

The Cookbook in Support of the United Nations: https://www.kitchenconnection.org/cookbook

Children’s Book: https://www.kitchenconnection.org/children_book

About Kitchen Connection: Kitchen Connection is a program working with the United Nations, between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the United Nations Department of Global Communications. It uses food as the vehicle to connect people to each other, in support of a better food system and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The platform hosts online and in-person interactive cooking classes and discussions bringing together farmers, indigenous peoples, chefs, and food activists who believe in and advocate for the need for everyone to have access to quality food.   

Website: https://kitchenconnection.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchenconnection/

Facebook: http://facebook.com/KitchenConnection.org/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/KitchenConnOrg

Get in touch: contact@kitchenconnection.org

Bilingual education is booming! More and more parents understand the benefits of a bilingual education for their children. More and more options are now available all over the city, in both private and public education. The Bilingual Education Fair, organized by French Morning, a webmagazine, is the premier event for all interested in this movement that’s changing the face of so many schools in the city and the country.

The event is geared toward parents who can meet all the actors of the bilingual education community in a single space. The exhibitors (schools, publishers, education businesses…) all practice and promote bilingual education in all languages (French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, German, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, Hebrew, etc).

The 2016 edition will be held on Oct 15th, 2016 at Hunter College from 9am to 5pm.

More information

http://bilingualfair.org/

NYFACS incorporates both the French and American approaches toward learning by taking the best from each, and creating an educational system that is greater than the sum of its parts.  We differentiate instruction in order to address the individual needs of the students.

POSITION Title: Teacher

VACANCIES: 1 Part Time French FLE Teacher, 2 Full Time French Classroom Teachers

Reports To: Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute classroom instruction to meet NYFACS educational goals
• Create integrated lesson plans to support effective project-based instructional strategies
• Become knowledgeable of student learning styles to create individualized learning plans and maximize learning opportunities for all students
• Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision making and instructional strategies
• Create a respectful, productive classroom environment to foster collaborative learning experiences
• Use NYFACS resources to enhance learning such as classroom equipment, supplies, technology, research capacities, outside trips, and speakers
• Manage student behavior and remove obstacles to learning, working collaboratively with the Principal, Social Worker and other faculty to use positive behavioral interventions to improve student achievement
• Coach and mentor peers; facilitate small group meetings and working with individual teachers to share best practices
• Participate with other faculty in developing and executing interdisciplinary curricula
• Maintain required student records, submit reports, communicate progress to parents, as appropriate
• Participate in teacher training and development activities required by NYFACS
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Principal

• Leverage the Responsive Classroom approach, working to align students’ social/emotional development and academic achievement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in content area
• NYS Certification - Childhood, Grades K- 5
• Solid understanding of interdisciplinary teaching/learning 
• 3-5 years of successful teaching experience; previous experience as a senior teacher desirable
• Evidence of leadership ability, peer mentoring, creation of professional development opportunities for others, development of both integrated curriculum units and curricula across subject areas, development of appropriate assessments
• Evidence of strong track record and performance ratings that indicate a high level of proficiency
• Experience and clarity regarding the significance and use of data-driven instruction
• Experience creating and facilitating interdisciplinary learning and integrated lesson plans
• Strong commitment to involving parents and school community in classroom activities; experience with and/or understanding of the urban learning environment
• Strong commitment to the Responsive Classroom model and positive behavioral interventions
• Strong commitment to the ‘Bilingual Education’ teaching philosophy

salary and benefits:

NYFACS offers competitive salary and benefits in accordance with NYC UFT Salary Scale

How to appLy: 

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to nsako@nyfacs.net. Please type “Teacher Position” in the subject line of your email.

 TeachingPositionsNYFACS.docx

“Pour la suite, voir http://www.arcinfo.ch/articles/lifestyle/loisirs-et-culture/des-personnages-incroyables-531946

See below announcements dual language program teachers at PS110 and PS84. Click on link for a complete list of schools offering a French dual language program and potentially looking for teachers for next year.  Also below, see Hunter College's announcement for Lecturers in Teacher Preparation.

PS110 - The Monitor School (Greenpoint, Brooklyn)

PS 110 is  seeking two qualified French bilingual teachers to teach 1st and 5th Grade during the 2016-2017 school year. We are seeking the right candidate to join the dedicated and experienced staff of PS 110 as it grows its French department. The 5th grade teacher will be teaching a “self-contained” class (in both French and English) and the 1stgrade teacher will be teaching “side-by-side” (in French only).
 
About Our School: PS 110 is a New York City public school located in historic Greenpoint, Brooklyn (next to bustling Williamsburg). We launched our French dual-language program in the fall of 2011 with a kindergarten class. This first cohort of students is currently in the fourth grade and will move up to fifth grade in the fall of 2016. PS 110 is honored to be the recipient of the NYS ACSD Educating the Whole Child for the 21st Century Award. Due to our commitment to educating the whole child, all students at PS 110 receive Common Core Standards academic instruction, nutrition, computer classes, Italian, play, enrichment, and character education in small class settings. Students receive visual art and music instruction throughout the year in addition to supplemental art residencies such as flamenco, Mark Morris movement, drumming, musical theater, ballroom dance, and drama through Shakespeare. All classes participate in all school programs and are part of our close-knit learning community.
 
Qualifications: Applicants should be fluent in English and French, possess New York State certification in elementary education and a bilingual extension, or be willing to obtain a bilingual extension.
 
Interested candidates should send their resume and a short cover letter to Dana Raciunas draciun@schools.nyc.gov
***Please only apply if you are certified in elementary education in New York State, or will be before the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year***


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PS84 - The William Weber School (Upper West Side, Manhattan)
 
PS 84, The Lillian Weber School of the Arts, is looking for a nurturing and caring French dual language teacher. We are looking for someone who aims to instill a love and passion for learning in all students. The position requires a positive attitude and an ambitious personality, with a desire to improve the lives' of students by helping young learners become bilingual and develop an appreciation for multi-culturalism. Applicants should also possess a warm and collaborative personality and be able to create an environment that encourages critical thinking and self-reflection. We are looking for a teacher who will provide meaningful lessons and educate young students in all academic subjects, while fostering a strong social emotional foundation. The ideal candidate is resourceful, flexible, and eager to work towards instructional excellence.

Responsibilities:

    The teacher will be responsible for planning and preparing lessons in both English and French, using the Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop Methodology
    The teacher will be responsible for implementing lessons in both English and French
    The teacher will be expected to fulfill all responsibilities outlined in the UFT contract


Additional Responsibilities

    Creating lessons for units of study in Social Studies, Science, and Grammar

Minimum Requirements:

     NYS Teacher Certification
    Bilingual Certification or working toward one
    Master’s Degree or enrolled in a Master’s Program
    Fully fluent and literate in French
    Detail-oriented individual
    Position begins September 6, 2016
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    Highly organized individual with ability to multi-task

 
Salary and Certification Requirements:

    Please refer to the NYC DOE Salary Schedule

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PS 133 is a Title 1 school serving a wonderfully diverse student population of almost 700 children from pre-kindergarten to 5^th grade.  We're located in central Brooklyn, steps from the Barclay Center.

Our diversity is our strength:

* PS 133 was the first elementary school in District 13 to have an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) class in every grade.  We know children learn in different ways, including from each other.

* PS 133 is the only school in Brooklyn to offer both French and Spanish dual language programs.

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PS20 The Clinton Hill School

The Clinton Hill School, PS 20 in Brooklyn will be expanding our French Dual Language program to Third Grade in September 2016.  We are looking for an exceptional French/English Bilingual Teacher to fill this position.   Our school is located on 225 Adelphi Street 11205 in the heart of Clinton Hill Brooklyn.

In September 2016 - 2017,  the French Dual Language Program will have four classes.  One Kindergarten class, one First Grade Class one Second Grade Class and one Third grade class.   Francophone and Anglophone students will make up each class of 18 students.

PS 20 is seeking to hire a teacher with New York State Certification, American citizenship and/or permanent residency who is fluent in French and English.  Please send your resume and cover letter in English as well as a French writing sample to Ms. Lena Johnson- Barbera Principal, at  Lbarbera@schools.nyc.gov  (write French Teacher in the subject of the email).

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MS256 in the Upper West Side

Looking for a Dual Language French teacher for  a small program housed in 03M256 School of Academic and Athletic Excellence in the Upper Westside of Manhattan.  This position is for someone who will be working with 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade students at a variety of levels of French fluency in the subject areas of Language Arts and Social Studies.  The subjects and the curriculum will coincide with the New York City and Common Core Learning Standards.  In addition, all that apply need to meet all of the requirements necessary to teach in the New York City Department of Education in order to receive the position

Brian Zager

Principal

BZager@schools.nyc.gov

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PS58 The Carroll School

PS 58 is looking for a warm and caring French teacher for our dual language program.  Our ideal candidate would have a passion for language learning and working with students to attain their highest potential.  We are looking for a teacher who is fluently bilingual in French and English and is looking to share his/her enthusiasm for the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of both languages.

Collaboration is the glue that binds our community together at PS 58.  Teachers work together to plan, problem solve and innovate their practice.  We are looking for someone with a positive outlook who works to foster a positive learning environment for students as they develop socially, emotionally and academically. 

Qualifications needed:

-Fully fluent in French and English

-NYS State certification in Childhood education (1-6), Special education (K-6), bilingual education and/or ESL certification

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both oral and written)

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The Boreum Hill School for International Studies

284 Baltic Street, Brooklyn NY 11201

Principal, Jillian Juman

www.k497.org

French Dual Language Program at BHIS

The Boreum Hill School for International Studies, aims to create a better and more peaceful world through the study of language - to celebrate and understand cultural perspectives that will empower our balanced future leaders to develop innovative solutions that impact the world. Our focus is to enhance student French proficiency and experience of language by meeting students where they are, whether they are beginners or fluent.  An increase in their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills will build a community of bilingual /biliterate/bicultural students who will gain tools and power to not only solve world problems but compete in a global society.

As we continue to build our French DLP Program and embed the mission of the International Baccalaureate Framework, we are looking for educators to serve as leaders of this movement – teachers who are risk-takers, collaborators, innovators and problem solvers who model excellence for our students. We are looking for a Middle School and High School French Teacher who is fluently bilingual in French and English, has a Global perspective of the world and sees the importance of language as a tool, not only to communicate but to unite people and cultures.

Additional Qualities Needed:

• Positive spirit and collaborative nature
• Enthusiastic and motived to plan engaging, rigorous units of study aligned to IB framework
• Collaborate with colleagues in team-teaching authentic dual language learning environments
• Committed to the learning and success of all students 

We are looking for teachers who share our core beliefs.

We believe students learn best when:

• their prior knowledge is considered to be important
• learning is in context; context is relevant
• they can learn collaboratively
• they get appropriate, formative feedback that supports their language development
• diverse learning styles are understood and accommodated
• they feel secure and their ideas are valued and respected
• values and expectations are explicit
• there is a culture of curiosity
• they understand how learning is assessed and how to provide evidence of their learning
• structured inquiry, critical thinking, learning through experience and conceptual development are central to teaching in the school
• learning is engaging, challenging, rigorous, relevant and significant
• they are encouraged in everything they do in to become lifelong learners, global leaders

Please send your resume to Jillian.Juman@k497.org .

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Hunter College

JOB POSTING TITLE    Lecturer/Doctoral Lecturer in Clinical Teacher Preparation (3 positions available)
JOB ID    14682
LOCATION (Campus)    68th Street Campus
FULL / PART TIME    Full Time – 9 month (with possibility of summer teaching or clinical work)
REGULAR / TEMPORARY    Regular
       

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (MAY BE UPDATED)
    Lecturers/Doctoral Lecturers are experienced practitioners or teachers who hold full-time, non-tenure track positions. They have administrative duties related to clinical practice as well as teaching of clinically-based courses or content pedagogy courses. These positions will be within the Department of Curriculum and Teaching.

QUALIFICATIONS
     Master’s degree required for Lecturer. Doctorate required for Doctoral Lecturer. Significant experience in P-12 settings required. Applicants will be expected to collaborate with faculty colleagues and support teacher candidates in one or more teacher preparation program area. This may include teaching graduate or undergraduate courses, supervising teacher candidates in field placements, developing and maintaining relationships between the Hunter College and cooperating teachers in partner schools, In addition, duties may include providing training and support for adjunct faculty of clinical courses and serving on departmental or school of education committees.

Applicants should have an extensive experience and knowledge of theory and practice in one of the following areas: Childhood education, early childhood education, TESOL, bilingual education, or adolescence English, math, science, or social studies; In addition, applicants should have university teaching and supervisory experience and competence in utilizing technology as an educational tool. Applicants must also have a commitment to work in multicultural and urban education settings.


COMPENSATION (MAY BE UPDATED)
     CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to its faculty, covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.  We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.  
Lecturer: $41,435-$70,088
Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule): $45,329-$71,725
        
HOW TO APPLY
     From our job posting system, select “Apply Now”, create or log in to an account, and provide the requested information.  All items to be uploaded must be combined in a single document.  If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID provided.  
Candidates should provide a CV and statement of professional interests.  

When parents decide that their children should learn the French language, adding bilingualism to their skills, they not only select a language but also a culture. A language is more than words; it is also a way of thinking and seeing the world. French, the language of Descartes and the Philosophers of the Enlightenment is also the common language of Francophone countries. It carries certain values, and possibly suggests a different approach to the world. In an increasingly English-speaking world, French, the language of culture par excellence, is still favored by many French-speaking artists and writers. On April 16, intellectuals, writers, educators will try to answer the question: Le Français Oui, But Why? There will be the first French-Speaking Cultures Fair in New York organized through the day in the cafeteria and two roundtables in the auditorium. 

10:00am - 12pm First Panel: Does the French language make us think of the world differently? with Adam Gopnik Jounalist at the New Yorker,  essayist and writer ,  Pr. Patrick Weil - Historian on immigration and citizenship), Rokhaya Diallo  Journalist, writer, filmmaker among others. 

1:30pm - 3pm Second Panel: Why create in French? With Alain Borer, Author of  De quel amour blessée. Réflexions sur la langue française(Gallimard, 2014), Writer Catherine Cusset, journalist and writer Jean-Benoit Nadeau, among others 

There will be Free cultural workshops in French for children.  This event is free and open to all the teachers, parents, professors, journalists, students and francophiles interested by bilingualism and French-speaking cultures. The round tables will be held in French and in English and earphones will be provided for translation.

Read more:  

www.ouibutwhy.com

 See video 

https://vimeo.com/159544718

Unique opportunities at PS110 French dual language program in grades: 3, 4 and 5 for September 2016. ( CE2, CM1, CM2)

Most sought after dual language program in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in its fifth year.

Looking for children of French heritage with a strong understanding of French but not necessarily fluent in French.

PS 110 in Greenpoint was the first public school in NY City to be awarded the New York State ASCD, “Educating the Whole Child in the 21st Century” Award.

Please contact Mrs. Raciunas to set up an appointment DRaciun@schools.nyc.gov

more info about PS110: www.ps110k.org Growing Hearts & Minds

Everywhere, it seems—the cafés of Bed-Stuy, the kindergartens of Carroll Gardens, the nightspots of Williamsburg—the French walk among us

By Matthew Kassel

On a windy afternoon in Williamsburg, Elise Goujon was explaining Brooklyn to five French tourists. Bundled in a fur-trimmed coat, a long scarf and a knit hat with a big, fluffy pom-pom, she reached into her tote bag and pulled out an iPad. On its screen were four cartoon depictions of the stereotypical Brooklyn man: beard, plaid flannel shirt, thick-rimmed glasses.Read the article

http://observer.com/2016/01/vive-la-revolution-the-french-are-storming-brooklyn/

(Illustrations by Dawid Ryski)

In an effort to answer the growing need for French bilingual teachers in New York City, Hunter College is offering the Master's and Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education with French-specific bilingual education courses.

Students who successfully complete the Master’s or Advanced Certificate will be eligible to apply for teaching positions in New York City’s French dual language programs.


We encourage non-certified candidates as well as early childhood, childhood and secondary school teachers to apply.

More information:
Flyer

Hunter Info Session
Open House

Deadlines

Fall admissions: March 15

Spring admissions: October 15


Deadlines for international applicants

Fall admissions: February 1

Spring admissions: September 1

Following the tragic events in Paris I received many letters of support from schools around the United States. All showed great compassion and empathy to the people of France, and organized events and gatherings to show their support, like the one featured here. This picture was taken by Amy Flatow, photography instructor at MS51 in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The gathering was orchestrated by Brigitte De Wever who coordinates the school’s vibrant French dual language program. She and Asnath Fleuriot do a wonderful job teaching in the French dual language program. Their students wanted to express their sympathy and offer comfort to their pen-pals in Paris.

This terrible attack only makes me think about the important role education plays in guiding the thinking of young people as we strive for peace. I congratulate Principal Lenore Dileo Berner for her students' and teachers' gesture. MS51's French program is alive and well! It has the benefit of very involved parents and dedicated teachers, and offers many special programs like the French dual language program. The school is a great option for families seeking a great public middle school with a strong French program in New York.

More information about the school:

MS 51 – William Alexander Middle School,
350 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (718) 369-7603 | Fax: (718) 499-4948
http://www.ms51.org/

This year marked the opening of the School for International Studies in Brooklyn, New York’s first public French Dual Language Secondary School. This new institution provides the diverse French-speaking community of New York City a high quality public middle and high school option and reinforces our goal to enable children to learn from Kindergarten through 12th grade in a French dual language setting.  

This significant addition to the New York bilingual landscape has been made possible by support from the French Embassy, FACE Foundation, the French Heritage Society, the Committee of French-speaking Societies (CAFUSA), the French Senate, the NYC Office of English Language Learners, public administrations, local grass-roots community efforts, foundations, corporations and hundreds of dedicated parents. As the year comes to a close, we ask for your renewed support to bolster this school’s potential and help it to achieve new heights. With your commitment, we will provide books and materials; innovative resources; teacher development; cultural enrichment; and the necessary support that will help create the first French dual language International Baccalaureate curriculum in a U.S. public school (for grades 6 to 12).

Make a difference and contribute to the bilingual revolution!

donatenow.networkforgood.org/face

Please choose from the drop down menu to select the SIS campaign

OR make checks payable to "FACE" and indicate "FDLP + SIS" in the memo line.

FACE

972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10075

All donations are tax deductible.

In recognition of your support, please celebrate with us at the French Embassy (972 Fifth Avenue at 79th St) on Thursday, December 10, 6-9pm for the First Annual School for International Studies Winter Celebration. An invitation will be sent to all contributors.

PLEASE JOIN US

FRIDAY, JULY 3

( A NATIONAL HOLIDAY )

11AM

SOUTH STREET SEAPORT

FOR A NEW TRADITION IN LOWER MANHATTAN

GREAT AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

THIS YEAR IN HONOR OF THE VISIT OF THE

FRENCH FRIGATE HERMIONE & HER CREW &

FRENCH ROLE IN AMERICA’S INDEPENDENCE

MARCH WITH US FROM PIER 15

ALONG THE HISTORIC STREETS OF

LOWER MANHATTAN TO BOWLING GREEN

TO RAISE THE AMERICAN & FRENCH FLAGS

AT A FESTIVE CEREMONY

SPONSORED BY

LOWER MANHATTAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=borORD2fhEs

Émission du samedi 13 juin 2015 - Destination Brooklyn à New York où dans les écoles de quartier on enseigne en français grâce aux parents d'élèves qui ont mené leur "révolution bilingue"
Nous suivre sur Twitter : @DFrancophonie

Many schools with French-English bilingual programs are looking to hire teachers for next September. The following list will be updated regularly. If your school or organization is looking for bilingual / French teachers, Please send your job listings/updates at contact@newyorkinfrench.net

Job applicants should contact the schools directly. NYS certification required as well as legal documents to work in the US. (no visa sponsored)

Last updated 5/28/2015 at 5:00pm

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The Clinton Hill School P.S.20 - Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

French Dual Language Teacher Position Available- September 2015

The Clinton Hill School, PS 20 in Brooklyn will be expanding our French Dual Language program to Second Grade in September 2015. We are looking for an exceptional French Bilingual Teacher to fill this position. Our school is located on 225 Adelphi Street 11205 in the heart of Clinton Hill Brooklyn. In September 2015 - 2016, the French Dual Language Program will have three classes. One Kindergarten class, one First Grade Class and one Second Grade Class.

Francophone and Anglophone or speakers of other languages will make up each class of 24 students. PS 20 is seeking to hire a teacher with New York State Certification, American citizenship and/or permanent residency who is fluent in French and English. Please send your resume and cover letter in English as well as a French writing sample to Ms. Lena Johnson- Barbera Principal, at Lbarbera@schools.nyc.gov (write French Teacher in the subject of the email).

PS 20 - The Clinton Hill School
Brooklyn NY

www.PS20.org

Lena Johnson-Barbera
LBarbera@schools.nyc.gov
Jont Enroth
jont220@gmail.com

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P.S.3 The Bedford Village School - Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

French Dual Language Teacher Position Available- September 2015

We are looking for a NYC Certified Teacher that could fill our position for next year in our Dual Language Program 1st grade class?

We are looking to hire a teacher before the end of the school year, who would also be willing to attend paid professional development workshops and training during the summer, in advance of the beginning of the school year.

Contact: Stephen Mohney SMohney@schools.nyc.gov

P.S. 3/The Bedford Village School

50 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216

PS3 - The Bedford Village School
New York NY

www.ps3brooklyn.org

Kristina Beecher Kbeecher@schools.nyc.gov
Stephen Mohney
Smohney@schools.nyc.gov

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MS256 - Upper West Side, Manhattan

French Dual Language Teacher Positions Available- September 2015

1. ESL Teacher (TOESL) French proficiency Required

* NYS certified ESL teacher needed to coordinate and teach the ESL program at MS 256: School of Academic and Athletic Excellence. Our growing ELL population is culturally and lingually diverse. The school also harbors an emerging French Dual Language Program that brings students from all of the world through our doors. MS 256 requires an energetic, flexible, creative, and skilled ESL teacher with French proficiency to meet the needs of our general education ELL and dual language population.

2. Science Teacher: Middle School (French Proficiency Preferred)

* NYS certified science teacher needed to join our close knit team at MS 256: School of Academic and Athletic Excellence. With a growing dual language population, dual French certification or French proficiency is preferred. Teacher must be highly motivated to engage and challenge a diverse student population by creating and implementing a rich a science curriculum that is aligned to the Common Core Curriculum.

3. Math: Middle School (French proficiency preferred / not required)

*NYS certified math teacher needed to join our close knit team at MS 256: School of Academic and Athletic Excellence. Because of a growing dual language population, dual French certification or French proficiency is preferred. Teacher must be highly motivated to engage and challenge a diverse student population by creating and implementing a rich math curriculum that is aligned to the Common Core Curriculum.

MS 256 Academic & Athletic Excellence School
New York NY

www.schools.nyc.gov

Brian Zager
BZager@schools.nyc.gov

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P.S. 58 The Carroll School - Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

French Dual Language Teacher Position Available- September 2015

We are seeking a highly qualified fluent French-speaking teacher for the upcoming 2015-2016 academic school year. This position is for a well established dual language program where instruction in all subjects happens in both French and English. Qualifications required: Permanent US citizenship or green card; Teacher certification from New York State or another state with reciprocal agreements; Fluency in written and spoken French, Experience working with young children; Excellent communication skills; Eager to collaborate with hard working teachers. Qualifications preferred: New York State certification in early childhood, childhood education, ESL and/or FSL; New York State extension in Bilingual Education – French; Knowledge of bilingual education or ESL. Please send your resume and cover letter in English and a French writing sample to Aleman@ps58online.org

S 58 - The Carroll School
Brooklyn NY

www.ps58.org

Katie Dello Stritto
Kdellostritto@ps58online.org
Annique Leman
aleman@ps58online.org

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Middle School 88 - Park Slope, Brooklyn

French Dual Language Teacher Position Available- September 2015

Middle School 88, located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn, is a leading school in the New York City Department of Education. While offering the resources of a large comprehensive school, Middle School 88 provides students with an intimate instructional setting through small learning communities that are each connected to a distinct theme: The School for Integrated Studies Through The Arts (S.I.S.T.A. House), The School for Media Arts Research and Technology (S.M.A.R.T. House), and the School for Medical & Health Careers. Each house is comprised of instructional classes that serve and nurture a diverse student population including gifted and talented, students with special needs and English Language Learners.

You will be responsible for delivering instruction in the French language in Language Arts and science or social studies. The teacher may also be expected to teach social studies or science to students in Grades 6-8. The school day is from 8:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m., Monday to Friday and includes an additional 2.6 hours per week for faculty meetings. Requirements

Please submit your resume and cover letter and information about your teaching license to Ms. Sara Panag, Assistant Principal, at spanag2@schools.nyc.gov. Please be sure to include phone and email contact information, references, and teaching license.

MS 88 Peter Rouget
New York NY

www.ms88.schoolwires.net

Sara Panag
spanag@schools.nyc.gov

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PS110 The Monitor School - Greenpoint, Brooklyn

French Dual Language Teacher Position Available- September 2015

PS 110 - The Monitor School
Brooklyn NY

www.PS110K.org

Anna Cano Amato
ACanoAm@schools.nyc.gov Dana Raciunas
draciun@schools.nyc.gov

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PS133 - Boerum Hill, Brooklyn

French Dual Language Teacher Positions Available- September 2015

PS 133 - The William A. Butler School
Brooklyn NY

www.ps133brooklyn.org

Heather Foster-Mann
hfoster@schools.nyc.gov
Kevin Goetz
kevingoetzny@gmail.com

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School for International Studies - Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

French Dual Language Teacher Position Available- September 2015

The School for International Studies is a New York City Public School that serves 500 students in grades six to twelve. With the implementation of the International Baccalaureate philosophy and mission we aim to support learning for all students that is both engaging and relevant to real life. We prepare students for college and career readiness by providing a comprehensive liberal arts education grounded in project based- learning. Students develop strong reading and writing skills and the ability to think critically and creatively as socially conscious citizens of the world. The school is progressive, professional and maintains success by putting every learner at the center of everything that we do. We are determined to be leaders in international education with highly successful students and teachers. More information

Resumes accompanied by a cover letter may be sent to Principal Jillian Juman for consideration at: jjuman@schools.nyc.gov

School for International Studies
284 Baltic Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
www.k497.org

Jillian Juman
jillian.juman@k497.org

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New York French American Charter School - Harlem

French Dual Language Teacher Position Available- September 2015

The mission of the New York French American Charter School is to develop bilingual, biliterate global citizens who will be the leaders of tomorrow.

We achieve this in the following ways:

Allowing students to learn a true appreciation, respect for and understanding of diversity through the example of the adults who work with them.
Teaching students the foundations of respect and responsibility, first for themselves, and then for their community.
Providing students with opportunities for cross-cultural enrichment.
Educating students with a global perspective using critical thinking and resources from other cultures and countries.
Providing students with the language, vocabulary and contexts that will enable them to create open dialogues with others.
Equipping students for the 21st century by means of a rigorous and well-rounded biliterate and bilingual education.
Hiring a diverse team of teachers, interns and administrators both from the U.S. and other countries who provide a variety of viewpoints and experiences.

Resumes accompanied by a cover letter may be sent to Principal Marc Maurice for consideration at: mmaurice@nyfacs.net

New York French American Charter School
New York NY

www.nyfacs.net
Marc Maurice
mmaurice@nyfacs.net

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PS84 - Upper West Side, Manhattan

French Dual Language Teacher Position Available- September 2015

PS 84 - The Lillian Weber School
New York NY

www.84web.org

Robin Sundick
rsundic@schools.nyc.gov

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MS 51 - The William Alexander School

French Dual Language Teacher Position Available- September 2015
Brooklyn NY

www.ms51.org

Lenore D. Leo Berner
lberner2@schools.nyc.gov
Nance Speth
nspeth@schools.nyc.gov

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If you need to learn more about NYS Certification

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/

There is a Teacher Certification group on NewYorkinFrench

http://www.newyorkinfrench.net/group/teachercertificationinnewyork

 


ON TOO OFTEN FORGOTTEN THAT SCHOOL IS A CHANCE
Yet none of these children, at no time does discouraged. Zahira performs every Monday a long periple 4 hours on mountain roads scarps, which are covered with snow in winter. Young brothers Samuel redoubled courage to pass obstacles - trucks, flooded roads, etc. - Who suddenly stand in their way. Is that for these children, this path has a price, that they have daily efforts required to attain their dream school. Zahira wants to become a doctor, like Samuel. And both know that this is impossible without education. Jackson, with his assiduity and the work done, was able to get a scholarship that will allow him to continue his studies and, perhaps one day become an airline pilot as in a dream. For them, the school is not a chore; this is a chance, a gift that they know the value. For them to enter education, this means having a job later, able to take care of his family, heal, help others understand the world participate in the life of his country.
The story of THE ON SCHOOL PATH is also a human adventure. To touch their finger dreams, children can count on the support of their parents who are willing to let down that route, while in the countries where the film takes place, many children stay at home to work or help their parents and their brothers and younger sisters. They can also rely on their comrades Zahira and her friends meet here to make a mountain path that remains perilous and support when one is tired. Carlos and Micaela find comrades on the road to finish all the way across the vast plains of Argentina. Being several, is to support, encourage one, to protect themselves as well. This path is also a journey of initiation in which children learn to stand together, to take care of each other, to grow in all. And finally, if their lives are not the same, their hopes are similar. And are they otherwise so different from ours?


BRAKES TO EDUCATION FO
The film evokes the question of access to fast, we understand that the road is long and there enter. Jackson and his sister have to travel 15km every morning, Samuel and his brothers will 4km 1:15 to cover that separate them from the school, Zahira and her friends perform every Monday a 22km route through the mountains of the Atlas, while Carlos and his little sister will ride the 18km needed to reach their school.
The fact of going to school, to get an education seems to be a fact for many of us. Yet Salome could never go to school if his great brother Jackson was not there to protect wild animals, but also of all the dangers that can watch a girl of that age. Because in many countries, including the countries at war, the way the school is still dangerous and many parents prefer to keep their children at home. Moreover, at the end of the film, Jackson said the enseignantde be happy that there are "no accidents today." In the same way, Samuel cannot be only the path without the help of his younger brothers and classmates.

Other reasons that millions of children do not go to school. For example, education is not always free: you pay for enrolling children and when a family is poor, it must choose which child will go to school while others help in the fields, at home or go earn some money to help feed the family. Moreover, whether in Kenya, in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, India or Argentina, schools are often far from the child's home, teachers are not always present (imagine Jackson and his sister arrived at school and discovering that the teacher is absent), and no school transport is not expected. Children must fend alone and face each day a thousand difficulties.

Interviewing #OnTheWayToSchool film director Pascal Plisson. A must-see documentary for all educators. pic.twitter.com/8hEPqDhRWr — Fabrice Jaumont (@FabriceJaumont) January 23, 2015

GOing TO SCHOOL in the United States

In France it comes to school on foot, by bus or metro, for those who live far away. But as the film shows, there are in the world many ways to get to school. Some like Carlito go there on horseback, others take the train or ferry. Some walk for several days and are forced because of the distances to reside throughout the week in a boarding school. The path that we borrow to go to school is longer or shorter, more or less easy, more or less possible, which partly explains why nearly 61 million children worldwide are still deprived of education. Other causes: there are no teachers or pedagogical materials, poverty of families, or their perception that education is not essential, especially for fi lles.

In the U.S., access to 'education has not always been an evidence. If compulsory education, free and secular date of implementation of Jules Ferry laws in 1881-1882, it was not until the mid-20th century, including May 1968 that it actually is democratized. The reform of the single college allowing any one age group to follow the junior high was not completed at the end of the year 1980. It was followed by the democratization of secondary studies in high school five years later. In India for example, the school is only mandatory since 2010 for children of 6-14 years.


EDUCATION FO THE GIRLS
Of the 793 million illiterates in the world (people do not read or write), two thirds are women. Even today, in spite of the many existing laws to promote gender parity at school and the equality of genders, women are primarily those concerned of the house and children. As Zahira shown in the film, access to education is essential for girls and women. It is for them the only possible path to fulfillment, autonomy and access to a better life. Many international studies today show how an educated woman contributes to economic and human development of society.
Furthermore, we now know that the more a mother has, the more likely it is to live healthy ... and children too. According to UNESCO, a child is twice as likely to survive beyond 5 years if his mother went to school.

SCHOOL AND DISABILITY
In India, as Samuel, over 30 million people suffer from physical or mental deficiencies. Yet in this country, less than 2% of disabled children can go to school. UNESCO estimates that worldwide 40 million children with disabilities do not attend school. In addition to the diffi cult economic, structural (inadequate infrastructure, pupil cost of facilities adapted to disabled ...), the main cause behind the exclusion of people with disabilities remains the prejudices and beliefs ... In many countries, the birth of a handicapped child is perceived as a harbinger of great misfortune for the family. Yet as Samuel shows, the young Indian children are children like the others with all their wealth. Moreover, solidarity Samuel creates around him is evident in the school. Sometimes just a few things for children with disabilities accedent in education: the proper care, school equipment fits and awareness of to promote the reception and care.



FOR TEACHERS
some ideas to go further with your students


ORGANIZE INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION
HELD:
Delimit the space into two parts, a "agree" side, the other side "disagree", you can signpost with signs. Children are standing in the room.
Then speak a simple statement, such as "all children go to school." Children will get from one side or the other, according to their opinion.
In turn, each team makes an argument to explain why they agree or disagree with the statement. You can leave a consultation time for each team prepare its arguments.

During and after each speech, children can switch teams if an argument convinced them. The aim being to bring the people as possible of its coast.
Examples of statements:
. All children go to school
. Education is a right
. The school is fortunate
. The school is only learning to read and write
. We do not need money to go to school.






ADDRESSING MAJOR THEMES Citizenship
Opening to the world, discover other cultures
Locate on a map the countries where children live film. On which continents are they?
And you, where do you live?
With (s) is (s) of these children would you be friends? What do you like about their lifestyles?
What seems most difficult in their way to go to school?
The "living together", solidarity
Samuel is using by his brothers on the way to school, and his comrades once in the yard.
For you, what does that mean solidarity? Do you have examples of actions in solidarity around you?
And you're supportive, with whom? In your families, in your class, in your neighborhood, with strangers?
Disability discrimination
What type of disability suffers Samuel? What could be other forms of disabilities?
Can we go to school despite this?
Do you know of other reasons that prevent some children from going to school?
The equality of girls and boys
Why is the grandmother of Zahira not allee to the school?
In your opinion today, is that boys and girls are treated
in the same way in all the schools of the world?
And in your classroom?

ABOUT THE FILM

They live in all four corners of the planet and share a thirst for knowledge. Almost instinctively they know that their wellbeing, indeed their survival, depend on knowledge and education. From the dangerous savannahs of Kenya to the winding trails of the Atlas mountains in Morocco, from the suffocating heat of Southern India to the vast, dizzying plateaux of Patagonia, these children are all united by the same quest, the same dream. Jackson, Zahira, Samuel and Carlito are the heroes of “On the Way to School”, a film that interweaves the four pupils forced to confront and overcome countless, often dangerous obstacles – enormous distances over treacherous territory, snakes, elephants, even bandits – on their journey to the classroom. By setting foot on their extraordinary path, by embarking on this adventure littered with traps and challenges, they will begin to leave their childhoods behind. Pascal Plisson’s film recounts the journey of initiation that will change their lives forever.

DIRECTOR Pascal Plisson
RELEASE DATE 02/06/15