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A student who can read in Spanish, Arabic, or Vietnamese isn't starting from zero in English. They're starting with a whole set of reading skills. The National Literacy Panel (August & Shanahan, 2006...
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November 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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The district is celebrating impressive gains in student performance, outpacing state and national averages in reading and math, but there's still work to do in middle-school math and foundational literacy for multilingual learners.

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District reports mixed iReady results, highlights gains and areas needing focus
District staff said iReady baseline results show the district outperforming state and national peers in many grades, with gains for students with disabilities and multilingual learners, but flagged middle‑school math and multilingual foundational literacy for targeted work.
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November 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Norwalk Public Schools is supporting a vibrant community of over 2,290 multilingual learners, but recent enrollment trends reveal a challenge that needs addressing.

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Norwalk staff report 10,992 students districtwide; 2,290 identified as multilingual learners
District staff told the Board of Education MLL subcommittee that Norwalk serves 10,992 students, including 2,290 multilingual learners (about 21%); staff described registration trends and family-center outreach that contributed to those figures.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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Maryland's State Board just adopted a groundbreaking PreK–12 literacy policy that promises to transform reading support for all students, including those with disabilities and multilingual learners.

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Board adopts PreK–12 literacy policy that expands screening and phases promotion timeline
The State Board adopted a consolidated PreK–12 literacy policy designed to align early literacy and adolescent reading supports, expand universal screeners to pre-K4 and phase in promotion/retention timelines to 2027–28. The policy adds protections for multilingual learners and students with disabilities and includes plans for professional learning and implementation guidance.
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October 30, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Despite impressive gains in kindergarten readiness for priority groups, the district is still striving to reach its ambitious 95% target—what's next for Discovery Early Learning?

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Early‑learning progress reported; district still far from 95% readiness goal
District early‑learning staff reported gains in kindergarten readiness and improvements for multilingual learners, students with disabilities and low‑income students, but said the district remains far from its 95% readiness target and highlighted capacity limits at Discovery Early Learning.
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October 25, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Ivan represents what is possible when schools build on the rich cultural and linguistic assets #MultilingualLearners bring to class every day. We are proud to feature Ivan in our latest #VoicesOfBiliteracy blog post.

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October 21, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Combining Title-funded schools may not lead to equitable outcomes for students—so what are the better options to ensure every learner thrives?

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Board and CPC debate continuity options for dual-language schools (Irish, Putnam)
Directors and the equity team pressed the CPC on the impacts of closing or combining Title-funded and dual-language schools, and the CPC recommended protecting program continuity or phasing changes so multilingual learners are not harmed.
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October 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Fairfax County schools have achieved a remarkable milestone with 100% accreditation for the second consecutive year, but the fight against persistent achievement gaps continues.

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FCPS reports 100% school accreditation, board accepts Goal 1 strategic-plan report
Superintendent Dr. Reed told the board that for the second year in a row all Fairfax County schools are fully accredited; the board unanimously accepted the Goal 1 report (strong start pre-K–12) after discussion about achievement gaps and changes to state accountability thresholds.
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October 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Every multilingual learner deserves the opportunity to thrive.

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October 21, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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Lexington Two is celebrating significant strides in education, with graduation rates soaring to 79.3% and a dramatic drop in dropout rates to just 1.8%!

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Lexington Two reports big gains on state school report card; district flags multilingual-learner support
District leaders said the 2025-26 South Carolina school report card shows multi-year improvement across Lexington Two: on-time graduation rose to 79.3%, dropout rate fell to 1.8%, and college/career-readiness and credentialing gains were substantial; leaders called out continued work on multilingual-learner progress.
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October 20, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Exciting changes are happening in our district, from an AI-focused professional development day to a new early college partnership that lets students earn free college credits!

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District highlights AI professional development and launches early college partnership with Quincy College
Superintendent praised an AI-focused professional development day, reported a multilingual learner potluck that drew 70+ families, and announced a new early-college partnership with Quincy College that enrolled 49 Oliver Ames sophomores and can award up to 15 college credits.
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October 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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PLI #6 in Indianapolis: Supporting Multilingual Learners: Expanding Collective Sensemaking in Science Classrooms. Led by BSCS. Wed, Nov 4, 8 AM-3 PM, $150. Attendees may also join the Opening Reception and illusionist show.
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October 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Boston Public Schools is making a significant shift away from inconsistent "BPS SEI" practices, sparking a heated debate over the future of multilingual education in the district.

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Advocates and BPS clash over inclusion and sheltered English immersion models
Councilors and advocates debated the move away from district 'BPS SEI' cohorted classrooms toward state-approved SEI and inclusion models; BPS officials said past cohorting varied widely and sometimes violated DESE practice, while advocates warned that inclusion without supports yields poor outcomes.
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October 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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🧠 ARE WE SCAFFOLDING STUDENT THINKING OR SCAFFOLDING STUDENT DEPENDENCE?

Sentence frames are powerful tools, but they should not become permanent scripts!
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October 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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The Ayer-Shirley superintendent revealed that while the district's MCAS results show promising growth, significant achievement gaps remain in ELA and science, sparking a call for focused improvements.

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Ayer-Shirley superintendent frames MCAS results as growth amid achievement gaps
Superintendent presented district MCAS accountability data showing growth metrics near state averages but achievement shortfalls in ELA and certain science grades; multilingual learners met targets and chronic absenteeism is under 10%.
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October 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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🚨 Calling all post 16 providers in the Coventry & Warwickshire area! Come and join our Careers Information Session run by EMAS, held at Sidney Stringer Mat on October 20th.
💬 Come and talk to prospective students to share your provision and opportunities! #careers #multilinguallearners
October 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Students can build language while they build mathematical understanding.

Bridging Language & Mathematics helps K–8 educators connect research to practice and create opportunities for students to do both.

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September 24, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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Wake County Public Schools celebrated a groundbreaking 91.3% graduation rate and significant proficiency gains, but challenges remain for some students.

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Wake County reports breakthrough year in testing and graduation rates, officials say
District officials said Wake County Public Schools posted a 91.3% four‑year graduation rate and a 68.2% overall proficiency rate for 2025–26, with notable gains among multilingual learners and economically disadvantaged students; officials cautioned gaps remain for students with disabilities and early‑grade reading.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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NY state educators: Join the FREE virtual session on Scaffolding Instruction for Multilingual Learners in Specials and Electives

📅 Wednesday, September 23
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September 4, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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The SELF Affirmed Access Toolkit is now LIVE! This resource helps school leaders create inclusive schedules for students with IEPs and multilingual learners.
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September 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Ensuring accurate diagnoses for Multilingual Learners means looking at the whole picture. This resource shares a powerful, four-part framework to help evaluation teams build thorough, equity-driven assessment practices.💡🗺️

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Assessing Multilingual Learners (MLs) for Learning Disabilities - Landmark Outreach
Multilingual leaner blog for educators. Learn about four key components necessary for assessing multilingual learners (MLS) for learning disabilities (LD).
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August 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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District 25 is facing a concerning 7.5% drop in English-language arts proficiency, with multilingual learners bearing the brunt of the decline.

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District 25 reports 7.5-point drop in state ELA scores; multilingual learners hit hardest
District 25 leaders reported a 7.5-percentage-point decline in English-language arts proficiency (from 64.2% to 56.7%), larger than the citywide 6-point drop; district staff said multilingual learners accounted for the largest subgroup decline and outlined next steps to accelerate support.
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August 16, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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MMSD's evaluation committee has recommended the adoption of Illustrative Mathematics for K–8, but board members are demanding a detailed cost breakdown before they give the green light.

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District committee recommends adopting Illustrative Mathematics for K–8; board asks for full cost breakdown before consent vote
MMSD’s 40‑member evaluation team recommended Illustrative Mathematics (Imagine Learning) for K–8 after an exhaustive RFP and pilot review; the board pressed for a detailed multiyear cost estimate for curriculum materials, supplements, and professional development before the month‑end consent vote.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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I'm presenting at this conference with my amazing colleague- Kelly Gavrich:
Celebrating Language: Lines of Communication Across Content Areas
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January 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM