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How States Can Take a Grassroots Approach to Training More Bilingual Teachers

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When Adriana Cervantes-González started school in California as a child, it was at a time when state policy was determined to get all English-learning students proficient in the language within one year. That meant that bilingual education was out, in favor of English immersion. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings.

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Announcing Our New EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellows

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Katerra Billy (she/her), diverse learner educator at KIPP East Academy in New Orleans. Alice DomĂ­nguez (she/her), teacher of English language arts, yoga and mindfulness at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista, California. Avery Thrush (she/her), sixth grade science teacher at STEM Prep Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Talking to Students Can Help Boost Reading Skills

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Which Students are Impacted Most In 2022, Black students’ average score was 28 points lower than that of White students, and Hispanic students’ average score was 22 points lower than that of White students. They aren’t getting the same practice with oral language skills because they aren’t asking for it.

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools aims to increase the visibility of these subjects and demonstrate how SHAPE thinking is not only enriching for students, but also necessary for society. Rather than being in conflict with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), SHAPE complements it. What is SHAPE?

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STEM Meets the Science of Reading

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While traditional English and elementary classroom educators do a tremendous job, out-of-school and STEM instructors also play a vital role in the process. STEM unites all educators who strive to provide well-rounded opportunities for their learners. Before we explore why, let’s look at how we learn to read.

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Does Science Still Have a Seat at the Table?

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What’s more, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a report in 2007 that emphasized the importance of K-12 STEM learning as a critical factor for enhancing the nation’s competitiveness and prosperity ( Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future ).

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4 Ways STEM Meets Your Equity Goals

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Still, resilient educators like you continue to ask: How can I give all learners the right support and resources to foster their unique needs? Read on to discover how the right STEM program can address these four areas at once, providing equitable, high-quality experiences with everything your learners need to succeed.

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