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4 Engaging Tools for Teaching Respect for Diversity
June 17, 2025
An important part of teaching respect for diversity is helping young children understand and internalize the value of other people across the world. That can be tough when children lack…
10 Important Teaching Quotes to Keep In Mind This School Year
June 12, 2025
As you gear up for the next school year (and hopefully fit in some time for relaxing and recharging), here are a few tips and insights to tuck away in…
Beliefs First: The Foundation of Effective Co-Teaching for Multilingual Learners
June 5, 2025
Today’s guest post is by Holly Porter, author of Intentional Co-Teaching for Multilingual Learners. When we started building our co-teaching program for multilingual learners, we quickly realized something important: we…
5 Must-Have Books on Teaching Multilingual Learners
May 8, 2025
Multilingual learners need teachers and schools that support their educational equity, academic success, and positive social-emotional development. In today’s post, explore five important new books that prepare educators to promote…
Inside a Translanguaging Classroom: Building Success for Bilingual Learners
April 10, 2025
What is a translanguaging classroom? Kate Seltzer, Susana Ibarra Johnson, and Ofelia García, authors of The Translanguaging Classroom, Second Edition, define it as: A space built collaboratively by the teacher and…
5 Ways to Get to Know Your English Language Learners
March 27, 2025
Today’s post is adapted from Differentiating Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners, by Shelley Fairbairn & Stephaney Jones-Vo. Teach English language learners? Don’t underestimate the importance of becoming familiar…
10 Things School Leaders Can Do to Support Young Multilingual Learners
February 27, 2025
*Today’s guest post is by Karen Nemeth, author of Young Dual Language Learners. There are many ways for teachers to learn about research and practice that can help them teach…
7 Activities that Promote Oral Language Skills in ELLs
February 18, 2025
Classroom interaction with teachers and peers is a crucial component of English language development for students classified as ELLs. Excerpted and adapted from the new edition of Wayne Wright’s bestselling…
12 Ways to Help Students Feel Safe, Calm, and Regulated at School
February 6, 2025
As we navigate 2025 together, both teachers and students are feeling the impact of major change. How can you make your school and your classroom a safe, comfortable, and welcoming…
