From launching our newest program to the results of our annual student survey, this edition of the Community Journal is packed with everything you need to catch up with Intercambio!
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For Teachers
Looking Ahead to 2021, Reflecting on 2020
2020 changed us in profound ways. We will feel the impact of it for years to come. Many of us are coping with grief, loss, and anxiety about the future with the pandemic. Many have been rocked by the racial reckoning, and fear that inequities will continue for future generations. At Intercambio we’re committed to ongoing […]
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2020 Gratitude Report
2020 has been quite a year. In these tumultuous times, Intercambio has been able to innovate and thrive – all because of our generous donors. Click below to see our Gratitude Report for 2020.
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Fall 2020 Community Journal
The onset of COVID-19 led to tons of changes at Intercambio and beyond! We are so excited to share what Intercambio has been up to these past few months. Click below to see the Fall 2020 Community Journal.
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We All Count: Intercambio’s Census Outreach Work
In March 2020, with the support of the Colorado Health Foundation, the Rose Community Foundation, and the Community Foundation Boulder County, Intercambio hired one of our former students, Gabriela Monge, to conduct census outreach. In collaboration with a county-wide effort to reach “hard-to-count” populations, she worked closely with other Cultural Brokers across Boulder County to […]
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What to Expect in the Unexpected
The wave of emotions that comes with expecting your first child is unlike any other. You feel joy and anxiety, excitement, and nervousness. You know life will change forever when your little one enters the world. Now, imagine having those feelings – and living in a country where you don’t speak the native language. Imagine […]
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The Perfect Match
It was the perfect match of ability and passion… Then COVID-19 hit. Tara, a former public school teacher and volunteer here at Intercambio, loved her service in the community. But when the coronavirus hit, all Intercambio’s classes came to a standstill. She wondered, could she still teach? But, thanks to your kind support, Tara reports: […]
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Solidarity: Creating Connections to Uplift Communities
Intercambio stands in solidarity with the Black community against racial discrimination, violence, and injustice. The fight against racism is inextricably linked with our efforts to create safe and uplifting communities and bonds for immigrants and refugees. We have seen how racism and systemic oppression unjustly impact our immigrant students, and how COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted […]
Read MoreTeacher Tip – Conversation time
Students need a chance to practice informal conversations during class. This is especially true for students at level 3 and above. Try to set aside five or ten minutes during class to have a real conversation with your student(s). Here are a couple of ideas to get you started Chat informally with your student at […]
Read MoreTeacher Tip – Starting Class
As we head into a new year, many teachers and students are diving back into classes, and many are starting new terms. Here are some tips to ensure that you get off to a great start in 2021 – whether you are teaching in-person, or online! Teaching one-on-one: Introduce yourself and provide a contact number. […]
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