Featuring Dr. Neil Hopkin, Director of Education, Fortes Education & Christina Lopez Botello, School Partnership Manager, VIPKid As classrooms become more diverse and globally connected, a complex question emerges: In trying to create fairness and unity, are schools unintentionally asking students to leave parts of themselves behind?

In this episode, Dr. Neil Hopkin and Christina Lopez Botello join us for a heartfelt conversation about cultural sensitivity in education. Together, we explore the growing concerns around overglobalization in language learning — and the delicate balance schools must strike between inclusion and identity. What are the benefits of creating a shared learning environment? And what do we risk losing when cultural uniqueness gets smoothed over? It’s a warm, honest, and sometimes emotional dialogue that touches on belonging, language, and the power of honoring where each child comes from.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply curious about the role culture plays in the classroom, this episode will leave you with plenty to reflect on.

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