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Education plays a crucial role in shaping young individuals and societies. While every country has its own approach to education, Italy and the United States have distinct systems that reflect their unique histories, values, and culture. By examining the structure in both Italy and the United States by speaking with a student from the university in...

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What a community we have here. That was one of the points Elizabeth Riter, chosen by the Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation as its Outstanding Italian American for 2025, made when she stepped up to the podium to accept the honor. “I want to thank Paolo Busti for a 40-plus year tradition in this community. That’s really incredible,” Riter said. “The Ba...

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Portsmouth High School, located in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking a multilingual teacher for a full-time position. Proficiency in Italian and French is required; the ability to also teach Spanish is a plus. Position PurposeUnder the general supervision of the School Principal, the teacher will support students in developing their knowledge and skills i...

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This semester of the Italian weekend school has officially ended, with a graduation party hosted on Sunday, June 1st. This year concluded a 4-year cycle initiated in 2021 at Salice America. Our volunteers and teachers were able to transform the Salice showroom spaces into a welcoming classroom for kids. Casa della Cultura Italiana - North Carolina...

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Over $250,000 has been awarded to students of Italian heritage over the years by the JCCIA through various scholarships. Also, over $200,000 has been awarded over the years to young Italian Americans through Women’s Division at their annual Scholarship/Fashion Show.  In addition, close to $50,000 has been awarded at the Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Hu...

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Each year the Vermont Italian Cultural Association awards up to three grants to individuals seeking to broaden their knowledge of Italian culture. In 2024, VICA named one of these grants to honor retired Senator Patrick Leahy, whose maternal grandparents immigrated to Vermont from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy. The Leahys have been VICA...

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Rome is a city where past and present often meet at strange angles: a tram line running past an aqueduct, teenagers skating beneath imperial columns, a university class held in a building older than most countries. It’s also a city where global education is quietly evolving. One example of this shift is Rome City Institute (RCI)—a relatively new pl...

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  Benvenuti alla Fondazione per l’Innovazione e l’Eccellenza nell’Insegnamento dell’Italiano Le celebrazioni in America della festa della Repubblica Italiana e il saluto dell'Ambasciatrice Zappia a Washington DC L'Italian American Cultural Club di Steubenville in Ohio festeggia i suoi 100 anni Diciassette ricercatori italiani premiati a Chicago in...

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Italian schools are frequently characterized by certain enduring stereotypes, particularly among outsiders and even within the Italian population. Among the most common according to a student from a university in Reggio Emilia, Italy is the belief that Italian students are “not good at math.” Whether rooted in standardized test scores or anecdotal...

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The Italian Program at Palisade Park Jr./Sr. High School in New Jersey has been an invaluable part of the community, fostering cultural understanding and language skills among students. The faculty have dedicated themselves to protecting this program, and their passion is evident in our collective actions. With over 300 student and community signat...

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