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Serving Language Learners From an Asset-Based Lens

Text Complexity is…well…complex!

Challenging the Status Quo

High-Quality Curriculum Raised the Bar, But Not High Enough


Research-based AND Responsive

Constantly Shifting Practice
Developing Language and Literacy With Children’s Literature and Through the Lens of a Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
We’ve Come a Long Way, Fast
Educator Reflections, Part 2: Planning and Reflecting with Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Educator Reflections, Part 1: Planning and Reflecting with Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Minimum Mondays
Diverse Texts: Are We “Leveraging” Them or Squandering Them?
Millions Saw the Apple Fall, but Newton Asked Why
Being Intentional About Text Selection Is Key to Equitable Instruction
Structures Make You Lose Control: Systematic, Ecstatic, This Class Be Automatic!
Leadership Lessons from a 4th-Grade Baseball Team
Designing Culturally Relevant Text Sets
Avoiding the Sophomore Slump
Three Ways to Build Respectable Rapport
Adapting Curriculum in Your Environment
Using Data to Impact Student Achievement
Small-Group Work: Real-World Roles
What Does It Mean to Learn from a Mistake?
Preparing to Teach in a Culturally Relevant Way
The Magic of a Mindful Moment
Parent Engagement and the Case for Instructional Rounds
Counter-Storytelling in the Science Classroom
Learning From Mistakes: Easier Said Than Done
Standardized Assessment from the Student Perspective
Novice Wisdom
What Role Do Teachers Play in Empowering Students?
The Impact of Positive Representation in the Classroom
Low Expectations Are Prevalent but Preventable
Sparking Engagement: Getting Silly to Find Joy
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