Andy Barron

Andy Barron is the former Director of Public Relations at Participate Learning. He focuses on telling Participate Learning's story of success in providing cultural exchange and enhancing K-12 education.

Opportunity for All in Union County

School District a National Leader in Dual Language Education Taylor Pollino vividly remembers her first day of kindergarten beginning with…

8 months ago

Devon Teacher Thrives in the United States; Earns National Recognition from Participate Learning

Laura Thorne remembers an assignment at university where she was asked to write a plan of where she’d be in…

8 months ago

Model UN at UNCG Hosts 20 Middle Schools; Dual Language Schools Address Water Scarcity

Middle school students from across North Carolina will address the challenge of worldwide water scarcity—while speaking entirely in Spanish—during Participate…

1 year ago

Bridging the Middle School Language Gap; Conexiones Creates Path to Spanish Proficiency

In recent years, districts across North Carolina have made a big push to offer dual language programs, making the state…

1 year ago

Participate Learning Leader Named Top 100 Impact CEO

David Young, of Triangle-based (NC) Participate Learning, has been named a top 100 Impact CEO. Young is listed as #35…

1 year ago

Students with Superpowers: Person County Dual Language Program gives students, schools a boost

Woodland Elementary School sits atop one of the rolling hills of Person County, N.C., not far from Hyco Lake, and…

1 year ago

Hispanic/Latino Action Coalition Adds Participate Learning Leader to Steering Team

The Hispanic/Latino Action Coalition (HLAC), the leading statewide advocate for educational and workforce opportunities for Hispanic/Latino families in North Carolina,…

1 year ago

GEAR UP, Participate Learning Join Together; New Partnership Focused on Western NC Schools

A new partnership between GEAR UP and Participate Learning seeks to join forces with 10 western North Carolina school districts…

1 year ago

Participate Learning Named a Top Impact Company of 2023

Participate Learning, a leader in providing global education opportunities to K-12 schools, has been named as a Top Impact Company…

1 year ago

Celebrate International Education Week

International Education Week, which runs November 14–18, celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This annual event—which is…

1 year ago