Tag: Spanish

WIDA Español releases Marco ALE, a Spanish language arts framework

WIDA Español, a program of UW–Madison’s WIDA, has released Marco de referencia de las artes del lenguaje del español de WIDA (Marco ALE), a Spanish language arts framework. Marco ALE is the first framework of its kind in the U.S., providing the key elements for developing standards and teaching Spanish language arts in grades K–12. …

On the job, abroad: Students reflect on virtual international internships

For many students, summer means long, hot days and the opportunity to flex their newfound classroom skills at an internship. COVID-19 altered many summer interns’ plans, especially those who hoped to travel abroad and participate in experiences offered through the International Internship Program (IIP). However, several students were able to intern internationally in a virtual …

Student Takes Her Language Skills Abroad

Mariah Nelson was a freshman in college when she realized her language skills were valuable and worth pursuing. She had studied Spanish throughout elementary, middle and high school, which gave her a rudimentary understanding of the language. Her basic Spanish comprehension gave her the ability to help someone who needed it. Mariah Nelson was a …