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Recent Press
After Five Years Teaching in the U.S., Belizean Educator Returns to Train Teachers at Home”
Laura Cantun spent five years teaching in Virginia through Participate Learning’s exchange program, and now brings that experience back to Belize as a teacher trainer.
Participate Learning names two PWCS educators 2026 Teachers of the Year
Participate Learning has recognized Merissa Daley, a third-grade teacher at Occoquan Elementary School, and Virginia Ormero Gonzalez, a Spanish teacher at Marsteller Middle School, as recipients of the 2026 Participate Learning Teachers of the Year Award.
Learn more about the NC Coalition for Global Education
The NC Coalition for Global Education kicked off in February 2026 and has been meeting throughout the year with the goal of creating a statewide network that unites public/private partnerships and maximizes global education opportunities across North Carolina.
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