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Tag Archives: family engagement
10 Tips on Strengthening Home-School Partnerships Through Effective Family Engagement
Naashia Mohamed
In the context of schooling, family engagement refers to the process of schools and families working together through a participatory and collaborative approach to support a child’s learning and well-being. Research shows that when schools partner with families in meaningful … Continue reading
Roots and Culture: Celebrating Haitian Heritage Month
Ayanna Cooper
May marks the 24th year that Haitian heritage month has been celebrated in the United States. Having started in Boston, Massachusetts USA, this month of celebration has been picked up by other U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Miami, and New York. … Continue reading
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5 Tips for Supporting New Multilingual Students and Families
Naashia Mohamed
Over the last fortnight, I spoke with several immigrant families with school-aged children who narrated to me their stories of migration and starting a new life in a different country. As they reflected on their experiences of starting a new … Continue reading
4 More Ways to Support the Families of Multilingual Learners When School Opens
Judie Haynes
There are many reasons why families may not come to school for school programs and conferences about their children. As I discussed in my August 2021 blog, “5 Ways to Support the Families of Multilingual Learners as School Opens,” families … Continue reading
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Tagged as elementary education, elementary ESL, family communication, family engagement, primary education, primary ESL
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5 Ways to Support the Families of Multilingual Learners When School Opens
Judie Haynes
As schools reopen around the United States, teachers and administrators need to consider how to how to support the families of multilingual learners (MLLs) with information for them in their home language. (I prefer to use the term families rather … Continue reading
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4 Pathways to a Culturally Responsive Virtual Classroom
Judie Haynes
Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is grounded in the idea that educators teach to students’ unique cultural strengths. A well-known author in the field of culturally responsive teaching, Zaretta Hammond, has provided professional development based on her book, Culturally Responsive Teaching … Continue reading
EL Families and School Communities: The Importance of Effective Communication
Ayanna Cooper
Now more than ever, school communities are working toward strengthening their ability to communicate with the families of the students they serve. For families of English learners (ELs), this communication is especially important and must be two-way. Regardless of the … Continue reading
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Tagged as civil rights, equity, family communication, family engagement, parent communication
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Supporting Families of ELs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Judie Haynes
Educators of English learners (ELs) are teaching remotely all over the globe. Many educators reported on a 20 April #ellchat entitled “Engaging & Supporting Families of ELLs during COVID-19 Pandemic” that their success is dependent on the partnerships they make with … Continue reading
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Tagged as coronavirus, covid-19, elementary education, family communication, family engagement, primary education
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