HispanicTips » bilingual http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Bilingual ballots may be coming to Hall – Growing Latino population could require voting material be available in Spanish – Gainesville, Georgia http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/bilingual-ballots-may-be-coming-to-hall-growing-latino-population-could-require-voting-material-be-available-in-spanish-gainesville-georgia/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/bilingual-ballots-may-be-coming-to-hall-growing-latino-population-could-require-voting-material-be-available-in-spanish-gainesville-georgia/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:16:09 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68245 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68245 0 Featured children’s bilingual book: Rene Has Two Last Names/Rene tiene does apellidos http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/11/featured-childrens-bilingual-book-rene-has-two-last-namesrene-tiene-does-apellidos/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/11/featured-childrens-bilingual-book-rene-has-two-last-namesrene-tiene-does-apellidos/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:01:46 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66897 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66897 0 SAG seeks more Spanish – 100-200 bilingual guild members perform dubbing http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/02/sag-seeks-more-spanish-100-200-bilingual-guild-members-perform-dubbing/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/02/sag-seeks-more-spanish-100-200-bilingual-guild-members-perform-dubbing/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:40:45 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65616 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65616 0 First Bilingual Educational Toy Brand, Ingenio(TM), Hits the U.S. Market http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/first-bilingual-educational-toy-brand-ingeniotm-hits-the-u-s-market/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/first-bilingual-educational-toy-brand-ingeniotm-hits-the-u-s-market/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:18:49 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/first-bilingual-educational-toy-brand-ingeniotm-hits-the-u-s-market/ Alpharetta, Ga.-based Smart Play, LLC has launched Ingenio(TM), the first entirely bilingual brand of educational toys and games in the United States. The product line features 10 portable, affordable toys and games that teach a comprehensive range of early learning skills in English and Spanish - fine motor, reading, writing, math, vocabulary, geography and problem solving.

Ingenio's bilingual product line ranges from electronic learning toys and puzzles to educational games. All products emphasize English and Spanish equally to enable the child to learn a second language easily. The light-weight, travel-friendly products offer children dynamic, "unplugged" playtime, free from the chain-and-drain of a computer or television.


Unlocking a world of opportunities, Ingenio helps preschool and grade school children (ages 3-8 years) learn both languages in the context of fun. Smart Play's products are bilingual by design(TM) to facilitate learning at an early age, which research indicates is the prime time for language acquisition.

The proven benefits of bilingualism include greater cognitive flexibility, improved powers of concept formation and enhanced creativity. Spanish is the second-most prominent language in the country, and nearly 25 percent of all U.S. children between the ages of 3 and 6 are of Hispanic origin (a number that is quickly on the rise). This makes Ingenio an ingenious tool to form future leaders.

"Finally, a foreign-language educational toy company!" said Liza Sanchez, founder of Escuela Bilingüe Internacional, in response to Ingenio. "As a parent, I am thrilled to finally be able to provide toys that represent our home language. As a teacher, I have been looking for years for products that can help my young students advance their Spanish education both in and outside of the classroom. The cognitive and social benefits of becoming bilingual have made many parents realize the importance of learning a second language."

In addition to recognition from educational leaders, Ingenio has already garnered accolades from the toy industry. Ingenio recently received the 2009 Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Product and Creative Child Magazine 2009 Top Toy of the Year.

Not only is Ingenio innovative and educational but also budget-friendly. Eight of the 10 products are less than $ 15 and all products are available at Amazon.com and will soon be available at Toys "R" Us.com.

About Smart Play
Smart Play provides safe, affordable, innovative and educational products to enrich your child's mind. Play is the perfect way to reinforce and extend the skills children learn at home and at school. Many of our products are designed to grow with your child by offering age-appropriate activities with progressive levels of difficulty.

For more information about Ingenio products, please visit our bilingual site: www.smartplay.us. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65541 0 Study Emphasizes “Economic Value” of Spanish in U.S., Brazil – salaries of bilingual Hispanics in US are 2.7% higher on average than those for Hispanics who only speak English. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/study-emphasizes-%e2%80%9ceconomic-value%e2%80%9d-of-spanish-in-u-s-brazil/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/study-emphasizes-%e2%80%9ceconomic-value%e2%80%9d-of-spanish-in-u-s-brazil/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:55:20 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65516 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65516 0 Un estudio subraya el “valor económico” y potencial de crecimiento del español http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/un-estudio-subraya-el-valor-economico-y-potencial-de-crecimiento-del-espanol/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/un-estudio-subraya-el-valor-economico-y-potencial-de-crecimiento-del-espanol/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:54:07 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/30/un-estudio-subraya-el-valor-economico-y-potencial-de-crecimiento-del-espanol/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65514 0 NCLR Supports Legislation to Strengthen Dual-Language Education for Low-Income Students http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/nclr-supports-legislation-to-strengthen-dual-language-education-for-low-income-students/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/nclr-supports-legislation-to-strengthen-dual-language-education-for-low-income-students/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:51:14 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=64035 NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, urged Congress today to approve legislation introduced by Representative Raúl Grijalva (D–AZ) to expand access to and support for dual-language educational programs for children in low-income and ethnically diverse communities. The “Providing Resources to Improve Dual-Language Education (PRIDE) Act” would provide more resources to develop students’ reading and speaking skills in two languages.

“The ‘PRIDE Act’ is a powerful tool in our efforts to eliminate the achievement gap between high- and low-income children. As Congress will soon consider reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act, it is important that we develop more innovative strategies to support Latino and English language learner students. Research has shown that dual-language programs can change the trajectory of Latino student achievement,” said Delia Pompa, NCLR Vice President of Education.

The “PRIDE Act” would benefit both native English-speaking students and English language learners (ELLs) by increasing the number of classrooms in low-income communities that provide them with content and literacy instruction in two languages. Dual-language models have proven effective in developing English-language proficiency for ELLs and bilingualism for English speakers. Studies have shown that knowing more than one language increases students’ abilities.

Despite these proven benefits, few dual-language programs include low-income students and ELLs. For example, of the 332 dual-language programs in the U.S., only 11% of them serve a significant number of Black children, and only one-third of programs nationwide report that more than half of the children enrolled are low-income.

“We applaud Congressman Grijalva for his work on behalf of all students, but especially for being a champion of those who most need a boost in their academic performance,” concluded Pompa. “The ‘PRIDE Act’ is just another example of Congressman Grijalva’s leadership. We urge Congress to pass this legislation now.” Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64035 0 Latino principal credits Reading bilingual program for his success – Puerto Rican Salvador Sepulveda Jr. story http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/latino-principal-credits-reading-bilingual-program-for-his-success-puerto-rican-salvador-sepulveda-jr-story/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/latino-principal-credits-reading-bilingual-program-for-his-success-puerto-rican-salvador-sepulveda-jr-story/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:34:40 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=63824 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63824 0 Bilingual network airs Peruvian series with English subtitles – “Esta Sociedad” (Spanish for “This Society”) on Mun2 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/bilingual-network-airs-peruvian-series-with-english-subtitles-esta-sociedad-spanish-for-this-society-on-mun2/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/bilingual-network-airs-peruvian-series-with-english-subtitles-esta-sociedad-spanish-for-this-society-on-mun2/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:44:10 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=63259 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63259 0 Latino TV personalities juggle a bilingual stage – For energetic young hosts like LATV’s Pili Montilla and MTV Tr3s’ Carlos Santos, their playful Spanish-English fusion comes spiked with a dose of media savvy. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/latino-tv-personalities-juggle-a-bilingual-stage-for-energetic-young-hosts-like-latvs-pili-montilla-and-mtv-tr3s-carlos-santos-their-playful-spanish-english-fusion-comes-spiked-with-a-dose-of-m/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/latino-tv-personalities-juggle-a-bilingual-stage-for-energetic-young-hosts-like-latvs-pili-montilla-and-mtv-tr3s-carlos-santos-their-playful-spanish-english-fusion-comes-spiked-with-a-dose-of-m/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:23:32 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=63235 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63235 0 Jose Hernandez tweeting from space bilingually – follow him – cool! http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/jose-hernandez-tweeting-from-space-bilingually-follow-him-cool/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/jose-hernandez-tweeting-from-space-bilingually-follow-him-cool/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:24:41 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62924 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62924 0 Could bilingual census forms anger snubbed Latinos? http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/could-bilingual-census-forms-anger-snubbed-latinos/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/could-bilingual-census-forms-anger-snubbed-latinos/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:49:45 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62880 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62880 0 Hispanic TV Summit: Spanish-Language Marketing Is Sensitive – To Go Bilingual Or Not Is One Question Facing TV Marketers http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/29/hispanic-tv-summit-spanish-language-marketing-is-sensitive-to-go-bilingual-or-not-is-one-question-facing-tv-marketers/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/29/hispanic-tv-summit-spanish-language-marketing-is-sensitive-to-go-bilingual-or-not-is-one-question-facing-tv-marketers/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:48:32 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62592 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62592 0 Hispanic TV Summit: Spanish-Language Marketing is Sensitive – Cable-operator, satellite-TV marketers discuss whether to go Spanish-only or bilingual in messages http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/28/hispanic-tv-summit-spanish-language-marketing-is-sensitive-cable-operator-satellite-tv-marketers-discuss-whether-to-go-spanish-only-or-bilingual-in-messages/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/28/hispanic-tv-summit-spanish-language-marketing-is-sensitive-cable-operator-satellite-tv-marketers-discuss-whether-to-go-spanish-only-or-bilingual-in-messages/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:24:20 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62505 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62505 0 Latinos bank on bilingual census form to aid count http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/28/latinos-bank-on-bilingual-census-form-to-aid-count/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/28/latinos-bank-on-bilingual-census-form-to-aid-count/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:40:05 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62373 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62373 0 On the Job with Marielena Vasquez – Bilingual pediatrician adds level of comfort for Hispanic parents – Columbus, Ohio http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/on-the-job-with-marielena-vasquez-bilingual-pediatrician-adds-level-of-comfort-for-hispanic-parents-columbus-ohio/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/on-the-job-with-marielena-vasquez-bilingual-pediatrician-adds-level-of-comfort-for-hispanic-parents-columbus-ohio/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:46:52 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62277 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62277 0 Time Warner Cable reaches out to bilingual Hispanics in Los Angeles, New York http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/time-warner-cable-reaches-out-to-bilingual-hispanics-in-los-angeles-new-york/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/time-warner-cable-reaches-out-to-bilingual-hispanics-in-los-angeles-new-york/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:43:36 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62200 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62200 0 Sampson County Health Department employees who are in the public health sections of the department and are bilingual in Spanish will receive a salary hike of 5% – North Carolina http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/sampson-county-health-department-employees-who-are-in-the-public-health-sections-of-the-department-and-are-bilingual-in-spanish-will-receive-a-salary-hike-of-5-north-carolina/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/sampson-county-health-department-employees-who-are-in-the-public-health-sections-of-the-department-and-are-bilingual-in-spanish-will-receive-a-salary-hike-of-5-north-carolina/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:19:52 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62169 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62169 0 Bilingual young adult author to address children at library – René Saldaña Jr. – Texas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/bilingual-young-adult-author-to-address-children-at-library-rene-saldana-jr-texas/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/24/bilingual-young-adult-author-to-address-children-at-library-rene-saldana-jr-texas/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:13:34 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62158 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62158 0 Monte Negro strives to break mold of bilingual alt-rock http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/01/monte-negro-strives-to-break-mold-of-bilingual-alt-rock/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/01/monte-negro-strives-to-break-mold-of-bilingual-alt-rock/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:36:20 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/01/monte-negro-strives-to-break-mold-of-bilingual-alt-rock/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59748 0