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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Access issues for students go beyond online content, extending to housing and food 2 April 2020
- Teachers strategize to keep English learners engaged during COVID-19 crisis 2 April 2020
- Supporting multilingual students' learning in a time of school closures 2 April 2020
- The CARES Act and public education 2 April 2020
- Kindness and gratitude in our time of crisis 2 April 2020
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Tag Archives: advocacy
Diversity ≠ Inclusion: Avoiding Segregative Practices With ELs
Ayanna Cooper
Often, school communities and workplaces pride themselves for being diverse. I don’t doubt that such pride is valid. We are diverse in many ways. However, lately, diversity has become equated with inclusion—and this is concerning. Diversity does not mean or … Continue reading
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Committed to Serve in 2020: Supporting ELs Who Opt Out
Ayanna Cooper
Students identified as English learners (ELs) who opt out, waive services, decline to participate, or simply just say “no”: These are the students we’re going to talk about today. As EL advocates, we often focus on students who participate in … Continue reading
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Avoiding Civil Rights Violations: Staffing and Supporting EL Programs. What’s This Year’s Professional Learning Plan?
Ayanna Cooper
We are several months into the school year, and this blog is dedicated to one of my favorite topics, professional learning for the education of English learners (ELs). How many or how few of you have had at least one … Continue reading
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The Unapologetic Advocate: Advocacy is Just a Click (or Two) Away
David Cutler
After a summer hiatus, which included a successful 2019 TESOL Advocacy and Policy Summit, my annual Golden Girls marathon (180 episodes over 3 months, you do the math), and the departure of my boss and mentor John Segota, I’m back to … Continue reading
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The Civil Rights of English Learners
Ayanna Cooper
Hello TESOL community! I’m Ayanna Cooper, a new blogger for TESOL International Association. Having served as the keynote for TESOL PreK–12 Day in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, earlier year, I know that the issue of assuring the civil rights of English … Continue reading
The Unapologetic Advocate: You’ve Got Mail
David Cutler
I was all set to do a full review of the classic 1998 rom-com You’ve Got Mail, starring Thomas J. Hanks and Meg Ryan, but then I thought to myself, “Everyone loves this movie already, does it really need a … Continue reading
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The Unapologetic Advocate: The 2019 TESOL Advocacy Summit and Why You Need to Attend
David Cutler
With the weather getting warmer here in Washington, DC, I’m confident that two things must be right around the corner: my annual Golden Girls marathon, and the 2019 TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit. As much as I may want to, … Continue reading
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The Unapologetic Advocate in Atlanta
David Cutler
How time flies! It’s almost time for the 2019 TESOL Convention in Atlanta, Georgia! My fourth convention, I’m excited to once again present attendees with an update on U.S. federal policies impacting English learners and teachers on 13 March from … Continue reading