Andres Moreno -- teacher, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of the bourgeoning online English language-learning startup, Open English -- is also a something of an accidental viral star in Latin America.
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the nation's chief Hispanic advocacy and political rights group, has voiced its support of an updated bipartisal draft that would renovate the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), benefitting English-language learners (ESL learners).
Digital language learning products will encounter strong demand in Latin America by 2018, according to a market research firm for global learning technology suppliers.
A strong command of the English language and the ability to easily converse with non-Latinos leads to improved self-esteem and a boost in the academic performance of young Latinos. The garnered social skills grants access to information and resources that enables self-promotion, which can lead to upward social and economic mobility, says recent study.
