How two ELL students responded to a teacher's hurtful comments
Anne Marie shares the story of two girls, one from Ethiopia and one from Eritrea, who responded to a teacher's hurtful comments about their part of the world.
Embracing the issues on students' minds
Anne Marie talks about her approach to embracing the issues on her students' minds in the classroom.
Solving dilemmas: The importance of checking and understanding your own perspective
Anne Marie talks about the importance of examining your own lens as part of the "dilemmas" approach outlined in "Teachers as Allies."
Teachers as Allies: How a student's story inspired a book
Anne Marie shares the story of a young woman whose experience inspired a group of educators to write a book explaining how teachers can serve as allies for undocumented students and dreamers.
Getting to know high school ELLs
Anne Marie shares the importance of giving students the chance to share their stories and experiences in high school.
Helping Dreamers tell their stories
Anne Marie talks about the importance of giving Dreamers and undocumented students the chance to tell their stories.
How administrators can make a difference in building trust with ELL families
Anne Marie talks about the ways in which an administrator's approach impacts the relationship an ELL family has with a school.
Student ambassadors who welcome newcomers
Anne Marie shares the example of a counselor who arranged student ambassadors for new children arriving to the school.
Student story: A student who was homeless
Anne Marie shares the story of a student whom she knew was struggling but without knowing why.
Student story: Two brothers who were deported
Anne Marie shares the story of two brothers who were deported from Montgomery County, MD.