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Blazing a Trail to Language Proficiency with Communicative Activities

Blazing a Trail to Language Proficiency with Communicative Activities

The struggle to get kids speaking in an ELD classroom is real. Communicative activities and resources can make the job...
Differentiation that Works: Simple Techniques for Engaging All Students in the Multilingual Classroom

Differentiation that Works: Simple Techniques for Engaging All Students in the Multilingual Classroom

In the ELD classroom, differentiating instruction can feel like climbing Mount Everest ... incredibly challenging!...
Welcoming Multilingual Learners Back to School¬—and Meeting Them Where They Are!

Welcoming Multilingual Learners Back to School—and Meeting Them Where They Are!

Starting at my new school in the United States, I remember the clang of the bell and some of the students running with...
The Impact of Summer Programs for Multilingual Learners

The Impact of Summer Programs for Multilingual Learners

As a nation, we are still struggling with the effects of learning loss in children. Last year, The New York Times...
Using Consistent Curricular Routines to Keep Learning at the Center for Multilingual Learners

Using Consistent Curricular Routines for Multilingual Learners

There are some days that students come to class feeling anxious. In particular, newcomers who are still acclimating...
Building a Culture of Advocacy

Building a Culture of Advocacy

Listen to the Language Imperative Podcast Series  Advocating for something that matters to you is an act of personal...
Strategies for Newcomers and SLIFE Students

Strategies for Newcomers and SLIFE Students

All across the United States, students who are limited in English proficiency are entering school. Some are immigrants...
It’s Back to School Time—Again!

It’s Back to School Time—Again!

The holiday season has come and gone, and winter break is over. After being off from school for the holiday break,...
Congress Boosts Funding for English Learners Program

Congress Boosts Funding for English Learners Program

Over the past four fiscal years, federal education budgets have increased funding for English learner programs. This...
Empowering SLIFE Students in Your Classroom

Empowering SLIFE Students in Your Classroom

Many schools around the country are seeing a dramatic increase in students with limited or interrupted formal education...