Summer vacation has ended. In Guilford County, North Carolina, today is the first day of school.By the time you see this photo, likely, those Spanish textbooks will have been distributed and seats will have been assigned to students eager to start on the path to becoming bilingual. “Aquí, se habla español,” says the enthusiastic Spanish teacher…….. and the journey begins. This seating arrangement enables students to work on their interpersonal communication skills. 

Teachers have this unbelievable way of making scarce resources go a very LONG way. If you are in a position to donate to a classroom, we suggest Donors Choose which is an online charity connecting you to classrooms in need. This week alone, close to 6,000 people have donated worldwide. Of course we hope you select a Guilford County teacher to help with your tax-deductible donation! If you aren’t in a position to donate, thank a school employee with kind words or a card. Look up one of your (former) favorite teachers on a social network site and thank him/her. Here’s to a great 2011-2012 school year. Hasta mañana.