When my husband and I traveled to Peru last fall, I was lucky I could depend on his fluency. It made me appreciate the challenges of people who live in the United States with low English proficiency.
Communications
The words we use matter, both in ensuring understanding and in building support for the issues. Read more about how we're choosing our words carefully.
The Language of Cultural Responsiveness
I used to hate going to the dentist. I disliked the smell of the office. I disliked the fluoride and toothpaste. Most of all, I disliked my dentist. He was too rough on my mouth and not very friendly.
The Power of Networks
I’m a “people person,” so it should come as no surprise then that I’m keenly interested in understanding how people relate to each other in social networks.
Civil Disagreement
Part of me enjoys the absurdity and showmanship associated with campaigns, and part of me is aghast at the lack of decorum. In politics, it can be difficult to find moments of civil discourse.
Convincing the World
A few weeks ago, on an unseasonably warm day, I was wandering through Seward, Alaska and ran into President Barack Obama at the local gelato shop. Yes, that President Barack Obama.