In the nonprofit world, inspiration is essential. The size of the issues we address can be overwhelming, but the faces and facts can help us keep going during challenging times and can create a connection with those whose generosity is essential to our organizations.
Poetry writing in English is really only scary in the abstract. Many English language learners are already poets in their native languages, and poetry is a great way to help adult language learners build confidence in their English skills.
Students have paid a high price during the pandemic. A struggle for some is existential for others. As Omicron eventually fades, we will get to decide what the new normal looks like in educating our students.
Can you teach if your only qualification is that you speak the language? Not always, but often — in other words, it depends. It depends on what motivates you in the first place, and where you find training, mentorship, and community.
Mujeres Unidas Avenzando (MUA), a community-based organization supporting Latina students and their families since 1979, took digital literacy several steps beyond the basics in their First Literacy...
Using themes can be a fun and effective way to design curriculum for English language learners. Organizing instruction in this way allows teachers to integrate all four language skills - reading,...
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