Cine Las Americas film review: Amorosa Soledad (Lovely Loneliness)
Can’t help but love Soledad The opening night for the 13th Cine Las Américas International Film Festival kicked off with the 2008 Argentinean film, Amorosa Soledad (Lovely Loneliness), produced by Hernan Musaluppi and Natacha Cervi. Starring in this romantic comedy are Inés Efron, Fabián Vena, and Nicolás Pauls; however, it could be said that Ms. [...]
Arráncame La Vida (Tear This Heart Out)
Mil gracias, truly a thousand thanks, to Cine Las Américas and the Consulate General of Mexico for the presentation of the Mexican movie Arráncame La Vida (Tear This Heart Out). Directed by Roberto Sneider and based on the highly acclaimed novel by Ángeles Mastretta, the movie was a phenomenal cultural treasure that honored Austin a [...]
Learning Fair stresses the value of bilingual education
Hispanic students account for approximately half of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) population, and about half of these students are English Language Learners (ELLs) that come from Spanish-speaking households. “As the fastest growing population in AISD, it is important that we help them succeed,” said Sylvia Acevedo, event founder, former rocket scientist, ex-Dell executive, [...]
AISD faces unprecedented growth in Spanish-speaking students
As a state, Texas is facing a unique challenge when it comes to education. The size, growth rate, and makeup of the state’s population is “out of step with the rest of the country”. Texas is seeing triple the growth in the number of school children versus the rest of the country. Travis, specifically, is [...]
Learning fair set to make historical book giveaway
When Feria Para Aprender (The Learning Fair) takes place next month, it will not only be the state’s largest Spanish language educational event, but it will set a one-day record in Texas for the most number of educational books given away. More than 18,500 books will be given away free at this year’s event, which [...]
