"We need publishing companies to provide more robust guidance and specific strategies for English learners so that the onus doesn’t fall on teachers to individually invent curricula." This plus #translanguaging - essential for literacy instruction. tcf.org/content/comm... @seidlitzed.bsky.social

The #TEKS are *what* we need to teach, and the #ELPS are the *how*. Xóchitl Rocha at #TitleIIISymposium @seidlitzed.bsky.social

“Instructional Strategies For Multi-Level Classes of English Language Learners” larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/07/04/i...

The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.

If your resolutions for the new school year include more efficient lesson planning, the #VisualNonGlossary has you covered. (And did anyone tell the Oscars about @StFleenor.bsky.social?) www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCAD...

Want to *(Easily and Productively) Let Students Lead the Social Studies Conversation*? Come see me at TxCSS this fall!

This is the easiest way to get an engaging, language-rich lesson for any subject!

While feedback is helpful, letter grading does little to improve #student motivation and #learning. We must develop better systems of #assessment and #growth development.

This list is so well aligned to the resources that the @visualnonglossary.bsky.social provides, with the same aim: challenge and include all students in a diverse #math class of mixed abilities.

One strategy I shared with my niece recently: use #AI to do research, then close the computer and write out what you remember using the key vocabulary words from the research.

Answer the QUESTION, "When are you going to register for the QSSSA workshop?" using the STEM, "I'm going to register on_." SIGNAL that you're ready by clicking 💙! (See what we did there? QSSSA in action. Learn more w Mónica Lara & @StFleenor.bsky.social 7/29!) seidlitzeducation.com/qsssajul29/

"Spoiler alert: the answer is YES, teaching #MultilingualLearners is one of the secrets to great educational leadership!" An always-inspiring #SeidlitzBlog post from #VisualNonGlossary creator @StFleenor.bsky.social. seidlitzblog.org/2020/04/07/c...

Sentence stems: -open-ended -end with an ellipse -work well with a #wordbank -ideal for intermediate, advanced, or fluent #languagelearners I can identify a triangle by… The Tang Dynasty was important because…

Sentence frames: -closed-ended -fill-in-the blank -best with a #wordbank -ideal for beginner-level #languagelearners A triangle has ____ vertices. _____ was an innovation of the Tang Dynasty.

Teaching a rigid curriculum doesn’t mean losing your voice as an educator. 📣 These 5 strategies help you adapt required content without starting from scratch. #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky

You’re not a #math teacher. You’re a #language teacher in the context of math.

You’re not a #socialstudies teacher. You’re a #language teacher in the context of social studies.

You’re not a #science teacher. You’re a #language teacher in the context of science.

Sentence stems are not just accommodations for #EBs and #MLLs, they are essential thinking structures for all #students.

Two simple questions to ask every time you #lessonplan: 1. Is my most struggling student going to be able to participate in this lesson? 2. Is my highest performing student going to be challenged in this lesson?

Small-group, structured conversations *is* the model for truly constructivist education

Before this century is out, half of all #languages will be dead, and according to a recent study, language loss could triple within the next 40 years. Article via @scotscoop.bsky.social#languageshttps://scotscoop.com/the-fight-to-preserve-endangered-languages/ #linguistics

#Bilingualism is the future, and putting our #multilingual learners first will ensure better education for all students. Need convincing? via #OELA ncela.ed.gov/sites/defaul...

Trump Education Department decimates office serving 5 million English learners in public schools https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/21/trump-education-department-dismantles-office-for-students-learning-english/

#Multilingualism is the future, and #OELA is a vital partner in our push for that future.

Using the #5Calls app to express my opposition to cuts at the #DepartmentofEducation, most especially the closing of #OELA.

The policies and programs that best serve all students are the policies and programs that are designed to support the most disadvantaged students.

Look at what I’ve got in the mail! Thank you @larryferlazzo.bsky.social and Katie Hull Sypnieski for making this amazing resource ⭐️⭐️⭐️. Very honored to have written about #QSSSA with the incredible @drcarolsalva.bsky.social!! 🤩

JUST ANNOUNCED! The inimitable Mónica Lara & @StFleenor.bsky.social are bringing back their popular #QSSSA workshop this summer! Register now to join them in Houston 7/29 & learn the essential method for #StructuredConversations in every classroom.

The language #objective is *the* objective of the lesson. If students can answer a high-level guiding question using academic vocabulary, they have demonstrated content and #language mastery.

And those who do the assessment do not speak the language of their target audience (students). As in the interview, the difference is who has power, makes the choices, and sets the standard. #elsky #edusky #language

Phenomenal resource for any teachers serving #EBs/#MLLs 👇🏼!! Very proud to contribute with @drcarolsalva.bsky.social a chapter on #QSSSA!

Imagine if all #students took an English language proficiency test. Imagine if we held all students to the same standards to which we hold #EBs.

A much-needed resource from @ColorinColorado — how to support #immigrantstudents & their families.

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The simple way to dramatically improve academic writing is to have students orally share their response to a prompt with a partner *before* writing.

Hope to see you at #TexTESOLIV next Saturday! I'm presenting on reaching #EBs, former EBs, and non-EBs in diverse classrooms! tinyurl.com/TEXTESOLIV25

Students cannot master a new academic vocabulary word unless they practice using the word *out loud* multiple times in multiple contexts. True for #EBs, #MLs, #students in #poverty, #GT, #SPED, and #unlabelled students.

Tip #1: practice pronouncing the vocabulary word with the class

“It is essential to remember that Black history is also Black #literacy, which is not always aligned with the traditional literacies centered in schools,” educator Mackensi Crenshaw says. She recommends 3 ways to celebrate multiliteracy during #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond:

The balance between supporting and challenging ELLs isn’t just about language—it’s also about fostering cognitive growth. 🧠🌱 @mrsdollahsaid17.bsky.social and @inteltawise.bsky.social share how to foster productive struggle for #MultilingualLearners: #ELL #MLL

"Peer feedback is critical in helping students improve their metacognition." Seven Strategies for Getting the Most Out of Peer Feedback in the Classroom spencereducation.com/7-peer-feedb...

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