Episodes

Friday Feb 16, 2024
Ep 188. The Writing Revolution w/ Judith Hockman and NatalieWexler
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
This book transformed my writing instruction. It is practical, easy to implement, and thoughtful. https://amzn.to/3uscLLA

Friday Feb 09, 2024
Ep 184.The Language Lens for a Content Classroom w/ Sara Ottow
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Equity-based mindsets + language and literacy practices in all classrooms!
Sarah Bernadette Ottow has spent over 20 years supporting schools and organizations with her Language Lens® approach that improves the learning experience for every student. The Language Lens for Content Classrooms: A Guidebook for Teachers, Coaches & Leaders shows educators how to center language learners while improving accessibility across Tier 1/universal instruction for all learners in all classrooms, featuring:
- Ideas to invest in all students' identities
- Strategies to boost the learning of all students through speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills across the curriculum
- Tips to support student ownership in their academic success and, ultimately, their career, college, workplace, and life readiness!
The second edition of The Language Lens is designed for all teachers and all instructional leaders, now including guidance for coaches and principals.

Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Dr. Benegas and Natalia’s Benjamin share how we can bring academic and heritage languages together.

Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Dr. Claude Goldenberg shares the science behind effective reading instruction for MLs in this conversation. The research articles he mentioned during the conversation can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yj2DY-4mu3uNknvqI95TWTwe_ysjIpOR?usp=sharing

Friday Jan 26, 2024
185. The Student Motivation Handbook w/Larry Ferlazzo
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
@Larryferlazzo shares 4 factors that foster intrinsic motivation in this podcast based on his newest book. https://amzn.to/44pF8qT

Friday Jan 19, 2024
Ep 183. Supporting bilingual reading at home w/ Maria Potvin
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Maria Potvin (@bilingual_lab) will share her article on supporting bilingual reading at home (https://onraisingbilingualchildren.com/2023/04/18/10-powerful-and-effective-strategies-to-promote-and-support-reading-at-home-for-bilingual-children/).

Friday Jan 12, 2024
Ep 182. Teaching and Supporting Newcomers w/ Dr. Dewing & Dr. Mora-Flores
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024

Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023

Friday Dec 08, 2023
Ep 179. The Science of Reading & Biliteracy: A perfect match
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
@MenendezAlestra & Anna Torres apply the SoR to cultivating biliterate students in this highly insightful podcast.

Friday Dec 01, 2023