This article helps educators understand the role that academic language plays in their classrooms and their students' ability to fully participate in classroom activities and assignments.
In this article written for Colorín Colorado, Bright Ideas author Kristina Robertson offers an overview of WIDA's new Essential Actions handbook and shares a step-by-step process for using this tool as part of a professional learning community
In this article written for Colorín Colorado, Emily Miller and Rita MacDonald offer guidance on creating appropriate language goals for science instruction.