How do we support Multilingual Learners (MLLs) consistently & strategically? I'm working with NYC schools that are committed to exploring strategies to support MLLs, reading professional texts, planning scaffolded instruction, and encouraging students to use language in flexible/purposeful ways.

Conferring at its best...

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I just spent yet another day in a NYC public school supporting teachers in implementing a mandated curriculum that they had no voice in choosing. Teachers deserve to have a say in decision making. They deserve our trust and respect.

“The one who does the work does the learning.” - Terry Doyle I’ve always wondered about the origin of this fabulous quote that offers sound advice to educators.

Great ideas on how to nurture a love of reading! Especially for those implementing a mandated curriculum… “don’t be afraid to substitute a text that will accomplish the lesson objectives but be of greater relevance or interest to your students.”

We cannot overemphasize the value of peer discussion. "talking something through facilitates understanding." @dfishersdsu.bsky.social @nancyfrey.bsky.social

There’s nothing more important than getting books into students’ hands…and homes!

"Before curricula and materials, fidelity should first and foremost be to our students." "How can we make good choices with what we are mandated to use so that our students remain firmly at the center of decision making?" This is currently our greatest challenge in NYC public schools.

“…this crisis is manufactured for market and political purposes, not for genuine education reform that supports schools…”

Starting PD with a school wanting support for teachers of ENLs. Love this question to start a dialogue: “ In what ways do I invite emergent bilingual students to bring their entire linguistic repertoire so that they can fully construct meaning as writers and thinkers?” @ascenzimoreno.bsky.social

Still pondering this data presented by Kylene Beers at #NCTE2024 ALL students deserve to be exposed to high level thinking and learning.

This quote has been in my wallet for so long. I still love it ❤️

Sharing more joy from #NCTE2024. So fun to meet Kate McKinnon and read her book! #Edusky

“Neutral is a political stance that endorses the status quo through silence and inaction.”

Another gem that came home with me from #NCTE2024 It's an ode to the uniqueness and potential of each child. Thank you @mattdelapena.bsky.social #Edusky

One of the many gems that came home with me from #NCTE2024. #Edusky "It is about creating a classroom community that centers students: honoring the identities of everyone in the room, undertaking thoughtful and empathic reading..." Thank you @danaclarklit.bsky.social @quichewrites.bsky.social

This should be posted in every school.

I am loving all of the amazing books that have come home with me from NCTE ❤️📚 Can't wait to share them with teachers & students. Thank you #NCTE2024 for all of the hope & inspiration!! #edusky #kidlit

It was so awesome to meet virtual friends in person! #NCTE2024 #EDUsky #G2great @hayhurst3.bsky.social

It has been an amazing, transformative weekend. I’m leaving with so much hope in my heart 🥰