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Highest Aspirations

On the Highest Aspirations Podcast, we engage in important conversations about the most rapidly growing student demographic in the United States - English Language Learners. We speak with educators an... Read more

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S10/E10: Innovative Approaches to Newcomer Programs with Kimberly Mitchell

S10/E10: Innovative Approaches to Newcomer Programs with Kimberly Mitchell

How can we support educators in the wake of a significant change, such as integrating newcomers into schools after disso... Read more

16 May 2023

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S10/E9: An overview of the history of ELs in education policy with Ellevation co-founder Teddy Rice

S10/E9: An overview of the history of ELs in education policy with Ellevation co-founder Teddy Rice

What are some key rulings during the history of EL policy and their impact on education equity and access? What challeng... Read more

2 May 2023

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S10/E1: Nebraska’s 2022 Teacher of the Year is an EL Teacher - We discuss what is working in EL education

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