The Connection Between Language and Culture
Dr. Sonia Nieto reflects on the close link between language and culture and how you can't separate one from the other when considering an individual's experience or identity.
Words of Encouragement for Today's Teachers
Dr. Sonia Nieto offers some words of encouragement and advice for today's teachers based on her long career in education.
The story behind "14 Cows for America"
Carmen Agra Deedy shares the incredible story related to 9/11 that she helped tell in her book "14 Cows for America."
How Losing the Home Language Can Affect Family Relationships
Dr. Sonia Nieto talks about the importance of maintaining the home language, as well as the pressure on multilingual families to stop speaking their home languages.
In Brooklyn Dreams, Sonia Nieto — one of the leading authors and teachers in the field of multicultural education — looks back on her formative experiences as a student, activist, and educator, and shows how they reflect and illuminate the the
Learn more about ideas for getting to know your English language learners (ELLs) from these practical tips. Topics includes student background, strengths, interests, and responsibilities.
The educational experiences of English language learners may vary widely. Here are some important things to know, along with ideas on how to learn more about students' educational and literacy backgrounds.
