Here are some images from the last 3 weeks.

Obakeng reading to children in Setswana and Maria translating.
Here, Bertha and Elaine speak with children at the Housatonic Community College Laboratory School about a book they presented in Setswana.
The first order of business was for the South African Vocational Training Team to be greeted at the Rotary Luncheon the day after their arrival in the States.

The last 2 weeks began with a very positive visit of accreditation reviewers to the HCC ECE program. It will take months to know for sure but we are very hopeful we will get full accreditation.

Then it was time to join in the work and play of the South African team. They had several observations in early childhood classrooms throughout Bridgeport, they attended the UN's International Teacher Day, they visited public schools, children's museums, parent programs, early childhood resource centers, and pizza parlors. The attended workshops on culture, classroom environments, preschool assessments, and literacy. They presented with the Bridgeport team at a public symposium, and have been filmed by TV crews, and (tomorrow) will be interviewed by a radio host. And this is just the first two weeks.

In their final week in this country the South African team will visit more schools, talk to more people, gather more materials, learn how to access the online classes they will be taking at HCC, and begin to reflect on their experiences.

We all are looking forward to a long relationship that will benefit the children and families in both communities.