📣 La Cosecha is coming — and early bird registration closes July 15! 🗓️ It may still be a few months away, but now's the perfect time to lock in your spot at the nation’s largest dual language education conference! ✨ Join educators, parents, researchers, and advocates from across the U.S. for an unforgettable experience focused on dual language, two-way immersion, developmental bilingual, and heritage language programs. 🎟️ Don’t miss out on early registration pricing — secure your spot before July 15! 🎥 And while you’re at it, check out this inspiring interview with past La Cosecha speaker, Dr. Monica Lara — her words are a powerful reminder of why this conference is so meaningful. 👉https://youtu.be/0OqDWxu8slA?si=iULFHyqMVVslvIbh ------------------------------------------------------- 📣 ¡La Cosecha se acerca — y el registro temprano cierra el 15 de julio! 🗓️ Aunque aún faltan algunos meses, ¡ahora es el momento perfecto para asegurar tu lugar en la conferencia de educación en programas de lenguaje dual más grande del país! ✨ Únete a educadores, familias, investigadores y defensores de todo EE. UU. en una experiencia inolvidable centrada en programas de lenguaje dual, inmersión bidireccional, bilingüismo transicional y programas de inmersión en lenguas de herencia. 🎟️ ¡No pierdas la oportunidad de aprovechar los precios especiales por registro anticipado — regístrate antes del 15 de julio! 🎥 Y mientras tanto, no te pierdas esta inspiradora entrevista con la ponente de La Cosecha en años anteriores, la Dra. Mónica Lara — sus palabras son un recordatorio poderoso del impacto de esta conferencia. 👉https://youtu.be/0OqDWxu8slA?si=iULFHyqMVVslvIbh #LaCosecha2025 #DualLanguageEducation #BilingualEd #LanguageEquity #EarlyBirdDeadline #MonicaLara #LaCosechaCountdown (fb)

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Melanie Gatewood 🌟 Meet Melanie Gatewood, a dedicated member of the DLeNM family since 2009! Over the years, Melanie has played a vital role in keeping our organization running smoothly — from managing budgets and grants to supporting our signature event, La Cosecha. Her behind-the-scenes work ensures transparency, connection, and impact across our team, board, and network. Born and raised in New Mexico, Melanie’s passion for dual language education is deeply personal — rooted in her family and her own experience as a dual language student. Today, she’s proudly raising her own little Burqueña while staying committed to the cause of educational equity. When she’s not keeping us organized, Melanie loves traveling, sports, reading, and quality time with loved ones. We’re so lucky to have her as part of our community! 💙✨ #DLeNM #StaffSpotlight #DualLanguageEducation #LaCosecha #EducationEquity (fb)