Nominate A Teacher For 2022 BEN Awards

Outstand Teacher Awards  |  October 3, 2022

Bermuda Education Network [BEN] has announced that they are teaming up with Allied World to present the Outstanding Teacher Awards to public educators in December 2022. BEN’s founder, Becky Ausenda commented that since 2012 Allied World has been a key supporter for BEN’s work with public schools, saying: “We are grateful that Allied W... Read more

US Consulate Hosts Summer Reception

Events, News  |  September 2, 2022

U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette and the broader U.S. Consulate team welcomed guests to ‘Cedarhurst,’ the Consul General’s Official Residence, for a special End of Summer reception yesterday [Aug 31], featuring a performance by the Princeton University Tigertones. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette thanked part... Read more

BEN Holds Special Story Time For Preschoolers

BEN Book Club, Donor Stories, Events, Volunteer Stories  |  July 20, 2022

Bermuda Education Network [BEN] hosted a special story time for preschoolers commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. A spokesperson said, “Pre-schoolers and their families attended the July 3rd celebration at the Bermuda National Trust’s Waterville Property and were entertained by guest storyteller Moneca Darrell of Fortitude... Read more

An Interview with U.S. Consul General of Bermuda, Karen Grissette

BEN Book Club, Kristen Scott Ndiaye, Volunteer Stories  |  March 2, 2022

BEN recently caught up with Karen Grissette, United States Consul General to Bermuda, BEN supporter and avid reader. Read on to learn more about her 20-year plus global career, her childhood memories of reading, and her thoughts on the transformational power of reading in the lives of Bermudians.  Tell us a bit about where you’ve been?&n... Read more

5 Tips for Teaching Native American Culture

BEN Book Club, Kristen Scott Ndiaye  |  January 21, 2022

With all the difficult conversations that have come up in race and culture, Native American history and experience falls into a category that will make you tread lightly. However, if you do your research, your child, children, or students will get to know many of the richest cultures out there. Here are five tips to help you teach Native American ... Read more