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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43mins
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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52mins
S10/E8: The future of AI in K12 Education with Chris Mah
S10/E8: The future of AI in K12 Education with Chris Mah
How is AI currently being used to support MLLs in K12 education? What challenges and concerns currently surround the inc... Read more
18 Apr 2023
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52mins
S10/E7: Embracing mathematical mindsets to improve instruction for MLLs with Adrian Mendoza
S10/E7: Embracing mathematical mindsets to improve instruction for MLLs with Adrian Mendoza
What are three mathematical mindsets that can guide instruction for MLs and help them thrive? How can teachers approach ... Read more
4 Apr 2023
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51mins
S10/E6: Tasting history: How sharing a recipe can connect cultures featuring 3 students from Lowell High School
S10/E6: Tasting history: How sharing a recipe can connect cultures featuring 3 students from Lowell High School
Welcome back to a special episode of Highest Aspirations. Our guests this week are 3 students from Lowell High School in... Read more
21 Mar 2023
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26mins
S10/E5: Supporting Long Term English Learners - Start by Changing the Label with Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton
S10/E5: Supporting Long Term English Learners - Start by Changing the Label with Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton
Is the term “Long Term English Learners” limiting opportunities and academic achievement for this subgroup of students? ... Read more
7 Mar 2023
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55mins
S10/E4: Collaborating with reluctant teachers in support of multilingual learners with Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld and Valentina Gonzalez
S10/E4: Collaborating with reluctant teachers in support of multilingual learners with Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld and Valentina Gonzalez
How can we support or encourage reluctant colleagues to increase collaboration in order to support MLLs? How can we help... Read more
21 Feb 2023
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54mins
S10/E3: Improving processes for giving and receiving feedback with Dr. Esteban Hernandez
S10/E3: Improving processes for giving and receiving feedback with Dr. Esteban Hernandez
How can we give colleagues feedback in a way that is timely and actionable, and what impact can we expect when this is d... Read more
7 Feb 2023
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48mins
S10/E2: How educators can self-direct their professional learning with Carol Salva, Tan Huynh, and Katie Toppel
S10/E2: How educators can self-direct their professional learning with Carol Salva, Tan Huynh, and Katie Toppel
What are some benefits we have seen from the rise of virtual professional development opportunities since the pandemic? ... Read more
24 Jan 2023
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1hr 4mins
S10/E1: Nebraska’s 2022 Teacher of the Year is an EL Teacher - We discuss what is working in EL education
S10/E1: Nebraska’s 2022 Teacher of the Year is an EL Teacher - We discuss what is working in EL education
What are some common misconceptions about EL/SLIFE students and ESL instruction? How can professional development be lev... Read more
10 Jan 2023
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49mins