Tying language development to issues impacting students’ lives
Anne Marie offers some ideas for connecting language development to current issues on students' minds.
Student Story: When students share immigration concerns from home
Anne Marie tells the story of a third-grader who let her know that there was stress at home related to immigration.
Why building relationships with ELLs matters
Anne Marie explains why building relationships in ELLs and immigrants is for her "the bottom line."
Why ELLs need more than “good teaching”
Anne Marie explains that, while excellent instruction is essential for ELLs, there is more to it than just "good teaching."
Why Madeleine Albright is one of my role models
Anne Marie talks about why Madeleine Albright has inspired her throughout her career of working with ELLs.
Why positive body language matters when working with ELLs
Anne Marie explains why positive body language makes a difference for ELLs, especially newcomers.
Family decisions about special education for kids
Lydia Breiseth, Manager of Colorin Colorado, talks about some of the difficult decisions that immigrant families are making in terms of their children and schooling.
From a struggling student to a lifelong educator
Nathaniel talks about his childhood in Tennessee and some of his struggles in school.
“I wanted to be the champion for students that I didn’t have”
Nathaniel describes his mission to offer students a chance to build the kinds of relationship he did not have during his schooling.
Strong support from Prince William County School District
Nathaniel describes the kind of support he has received from his school district that has made his success possible.