Teacher, researcher & author of SLIFE, asset-based assessment & instruction for MLLs, M.Ed., equity advocate, partner, mom of survivor/thriver, views are my own
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Supporting & Developing Secondary Multilingual Writers with @NataliaESL @stephledger and wonderful podcast host @ValentinaESL.
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I’m disappointed to see that the issue of supports being stripped away from vulnerable students with complex needs was not mentioned at all in this article. Our kids deserve a government that properly funds proactive supports for students. therecord.com/news/waterloo-…
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For #WorldRefugeeDay, Pedro Pascal shares his Words of Welcome for displaced people worldwide by reading ‘Dame la Mano’ by Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral.
Let’s create a world where refugees are always welcome. #WithRefugees
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Our students had an absolutely amazing day at MLL Camp today! Low ropes, archery, active games, pond study, rock climbing, and more! Grateful to all of the amazing educators and camp staff who made today so special for our newcomer students. #WRDSBMLL
ALT Child climbing on low ropes while classmates spot her
ALT Child shooting an arrow at a target
ALT Children looking at pond specimens in a tub
ALT Two children climbing a rock wall
Please check out the link below to access an online auction. Bid on great items and make a difference for this important cause! #Education4Change #Access2Education 32auctions.com/Auction4Chang…
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Multilingualism is a superpower.
Home languages need to be welcomed and celebrated in all classrooms.
Magic happens when children are invited to use their full linguistic repertoire to both receive and express ideas and information.
#translanguaging #OntEd
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We need to ensure that qualified and highly trained MLL educators continue to be available in all school boards to conduct initial assessments and make those incredibly important first contacts with newcomer families, to set everyone up for success!!
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"...all too often, algorithm-driven platforms amplify exposure to negative gender norms.... Social media should not confine women and girls to roles that limit their educational and career aspirations."
New UNESCO report unes.co/9od7b8 #LeadToInclude
I couldn't agree more! Initial assessment is the foundation of equity in education. #Assessment4Learning #Equity4MLLs #Equity4SLIFE
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Sincere gratitude is expressed to our faculty member and Associate Dean @tlscheffel for leading this important and innovative literacy initiative!
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Wrapping up inclusive education training and meetings in Mauritius and Rodrigues islands … all means all, everywhere #LeadToInclude
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Oh.
Wow.
This hit me with all the feels.
ALT Screenshot of tweet by Jonathan Louis Dent saying: imagine if we measured success by the amount of safety that people felt in our presence.
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Less than 2 weeks left to order syrup. $8 for a 250 ml bottle or $96 for a case of 12 (comes with a tax receipt). These make great gifts & they support our ongoing programs in Ethiopia. New this year $30 for a 2L jug! Send orders & e-transfers to [email protected].
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Finally. What we’ve known for years. Being bilingual is a superpower. 🙌🏽
ED is launching “Being Bilingual is a Superpower” – a new initiative to promote multilingual education, high-quality language programs, & a diverse multilingual educator workforce across the country. ed.gov/news/press-releases/b…
ALT Biden-Harris Administration Launches “Being Bilingual is a Superpower” to Promote Multilingual Education for a Diverse Workforce
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This initiative is a wonderful testament to the power of collaboration to create positive impact for all participants!
What a beautiful opportunity to learn from our faculty members, teacher candidates and board members to inspire a path of education for KW high school students during our Teacher Diversity Event. Every day, I feel blessed to be in this field @LaurierEdu @DrEizadirad
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Thank you, Tan, for inviting me to share #BuildingBetterWriters ! I love your beautiful analogies and always learn from you! I hope the book is helpful for #ELA teachers of #MLLS #EBs #ELs. @Seidlitz_Ed
@NataliaESL shares the practical strategies to build better writers in this highly practical book. It's one of the BEST books on writing instruction for MLs. tinyurl.com/mwkes5uy
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I cannot recommend this podcast enough! Love that I am able to listen to it on my daily commute. Inspiring, informative & affirming- love it!!!
Dr. Milner's (@milnerhrich) scholarship and perspective are essential. Please listen in to my interview with him, and a post-interview conversation with my brilliant colleagues @arcticisleteach and @JerryMaraia . jenniferserravallo.com/blog/…
ALT To the Classroom: Conversations with Researchers and Educators. Episode 26 with H Richard Milner, Jerry Maraia and Aeriale Johnson.
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We must think critically about media reporting on nuanced and complex issues.
Don't be sold a story.
"Hanford’s conclusion is that there is one way to teach reading that works for all students. This conclusion is unsubstantiated and not based on current research."
ILEC Response: Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong radicalscholarship.com/2023/… via @plthomasEdD
This is a great example of how translanguaging can help MLLs to make connections and develop all areas of English & L1 language development! 🤗
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I’m trying to walk a line of sharing the realities of the classroom while also respecting students with a variety of needs and their caring adults. I want Stephen Lecce to see newcomer refugee students with trauma who are melting down now that he’s taken away their ESL support.