Info about the program and Uruguay

A goal of the Educational Seminars program is to "enhance cooperation and strengthen mutual understanding among educators in Uruguay and the United States. It's designed to create strong linkages between participants and communities, to promote innovative ideas in teaching and programs..." (source)

Some people I've spoken with think I'm going to experience hot, tropical weather but Uruguay is quite far south of the equator. It is about the same distance from the equator as North Carolina, approx 2600 miles. I will be arriving in the middle of Uruguay's winter and although much milder than our winters, and no snow, I will not be in a balmy tropical area.

I hope to return to Cape Elizabeth with a better understanding of the Southern Cone of South America and to bring new ideas and lessons to our students and town. Unfortunately, the program is going to be discontinued after this year due to budget cuts so I'm lucky to be able to participate. Although Uruguay and other sites have been dropped, there will be future teacher exchange programs to Brazil, Portugal, and India. Spread the word.

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