
This past month I had the pleasure of watching our first Spanish Sweet Readers program come to life. 7th and 8th graders from De La Salle Academy in Manhattan made almost immediate connections with older adults at the Tejano Center in Houston. The creation of these bridged communities - already connecting like old friends, was the collaborative work of many people in both communities. Teachers, administrators, aides, students, older adults, friends and colleagues came together in beautiful … [Read more...]