Welcome!
Welcome to Nuestro Mundo Incorporated, an organization dedicated to building and supporting biliterate education and community development in the greater Madison, WI area.
Come learn about our exciting programs and how you can join us in “Building a better world together!”
Don’t forget to check our calendar for upcoming program dates and deadlines!
The 2009 – 2010 NM school supply list is here (PDF).
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NMCS Teacher and Parent Receive Awards
Nuestro Mundo parent, Jill Tackett-Cornejo, is recognized by the MMSD with a 2009 Distinguished Service Citizen Award for her volunteer work at NMCS. Read more here and watch a short video of Jill in the classroom.
Way to go, Jill!
Joshua Forehand, 4th grade teacher at NMCS, has been designated an Aristo Scholar for 2009–2010. This grant will support his proposal to use internet telephony to allow NMCS 5th graders to communicate with their counterparts at a school in Honduras. Congratulations! Read more....
NMCS Charter Renewed
The MMSD Board of Education has approved a 5-year renewal of the NMCS Charter School Contract between Nuestro Mundo, Inc. and the MMSD. The new contract not only guarantees the continuation of the school but also includes new provisions in the admission policy and provides more flexibility for NMI and the district in the implementation of the DLI model.
NMI would like to thank all of those involved in the contract renewal negotiation process, including MMSD officials, for their hard work in accomplishing this important milestone.
The renewed contract can be downloaded here (PDF). An excerpt detailing the admissions policy is also available.
Congratulations to Juan José Lopez, NMI Chair, for receiving a
2008 Water Bearer Award from Village People/Club TNT!
(Photo credit: Capital City Hues)
We are pleased to report that Debora Gil R Casado, NMI board member and social studies teacher at Madison Memorial high school, has earned national board certification, a reflection of exceptional professional practice and extensive subject-area knowledge.
Debora has also been named an Aristo Scholar for 2008–2009. This grant award funds her proposal to increase student engagement through the use of Classroom Response Systems, which allow for immediate feedback between teachers and students. Congratulations Debora!
NMCS 2009 Spelling Bee Champion Crowned!
Congratulations to Isioma Enwemnwa! Read more here....
Congratulations to Bryan Grau, NMI board member and co-founder, for receiving Centro Hispano's 2008 Roberto G. Sánchez Award!
This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to promoting the academic achievement of Latino students. Read more.... (photo credit: David Dahmer, The Madison Times)
We are also pleased to announce that Nuestro Mundo Community School was nominated for the Charter School of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Charter School Association.
Additionally, Bryan Grau and Debora Gil R Casado were nominated for Charter Persons of the Year.
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