Segundo Moreta (above left) is a teacher at and former director of the intercultural bilingual school in Gualsaqui, Ecuador and a champion of bilingual education, which promotes valuation of his indigenous culture and language in addition to the Hispanic language and culture of Ecuador's mestizos.  His students learn to read and write in Quichua as well as Spanish, and he encourages his faculty to incorporate historical viewpoints, literature, and art from Ecuador's indigenous cultures into their curricula.  Part of promoting this kind of culturally-inclusive education is showing that bilingual schools can be top-notch educational centers, rather than just the "poor villagers' schools."  While he was director at Gualsaqui, he made great improvements, and he knew that in the contemporary world, students who are going to be successful in higher education and in the job market must know how to use computers.  He created an up-to-date computer lab for the school so that his students can compete with those who studied in larger cities.  Working with Computer Aid International, The Tandana Foundation provided a grant to purchase and ship 15 refurbished computers to Ecuador.  They are now installed in the school, and Segundo is working on getting internet access for the lab.

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