Recently, TWIN-CS Network’s own Susanne Peña, mentor for our Florida schools, was interviewed by DualLanguageSchools.org to discuss how her upbringing continues to impact her involvement with bilingual education today. During the course of this interview, Peña references her childhood in Puerto Rico, stating that growing up in a bilingual household continues to color her experience … Continue reading Highlighting Susanne Peña, mentor for St. John Vianney School of Orlando, Florida
“Biliteracy, cultural intelligence, and global dexterity”: High School Students in New Mexico Achieve Seals of Biliteracy
A recent publication by Roswell Daily Record discusses the growing popularity of recognizing student accomplishment in language acquisition. In New Mexico, over 1,300 high school students have achieved a Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy on their diploma. The Seal recognizes student proficiency in a language other than English and offers students the chance to be “meaningfully recognized … Continue reading “Biliteracy, cultural intelligence, and global dexterity”: High School Students in New Mexico Achieve Seals of Biliteracy
Ahead of the curve? A review of dual language early childhood programs shows TWIN-CS schools’ advantage
New America recently reviewed a report by the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE). The University of California, Berkeley has been researching and advocating for early childhood care and education for nearly twenty years. The recently published report provided an overview of the state of early childhood care as it relates to dual language learners. As … Continue reading Ahead of the curve? A review of dual language early childhood programs shows TWIN-CS schools’ advantage
Building Community in Calgary: Supporting Home Language in Alberta
In Canada, one city’s endeavor to support home languages has made the news. This article, written by Dan McGarvey and published by CBC News, recognizes a local attempt to promote home languages for bilingual families. In northeast Calgary, the local Board of Education (CBE) and the Calgary Public Library organized a language workshop during which … Continue reading Building Community in Calgary: Supporting Home Language in Alberta
Tactics and a Toolkit: Resources for Integrating Ed Tech in Your TWI Classroom
The United States’ Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) has released an Educator’s Toolkit for those interested in incorporating assistive technologies in a bilingual classroom. The document, which is less than thirty pages, succinctly considers new-age classroom technologies and offers five key principles for educators: Understand what educational technology offers for English-learners … Continue reading Tactics and a Toolkit: Resources for Integrating Ed Tech in Your TWI Classroom
Dual Language Webinar Opportunity: Why Technology Elevates Dual-Language Education
The TWIN-CS staff is pleased to share an upcoming webinar opportunity through Education Week. Visit this website to register for the webinar. Title: Why Technology Elevates Dual-Language Education When: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Duration: 1 hour Description: Despite the digital divide and language barriers, administrators and faculty at one elementary campus opened their … Continue reading Dual Language Webinar Opportunity: Why Technology Elevates Dual-Language Education
News from the Network: Annual St. Kevin (Miami) Walk-A-Thon A Success!
From Grace Rodriguez, First Grade Teacher: Cada año recaudamos dinero para el departamento de deportes de nuestra escuela. Organizamos una caminata en la que algunos estudiantes se comprometen a donar $1 por vuelta. Otros optan por donar un monto fijo de $ 10, $ 20 y, a veces, hasta $100. Los estudiantes caminan alrededor de … Continue reading News from the Network: Annual St. Kevin (Miami) Walk-A-Thon A Success!
Awards Opportunity for TWIN-CS Teachers and Students!
The National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) has announced awards to recognize excellent education taking place in classrooms across the United States. All TWIN-CS teachers, principals, and students are encouraged to apply! The Awards will be granted at the Annual Conference in March 2019. The deadline for applications is November 30th. Experience the Magic – Biliteracy as … Continue reading Awards Opportunity for TWIN-CS Teachers and Students!
Are Schools Supporting Bicultural, Bilingual Students Enough?
Language Magazine, a monthly publication that discusses the intricacies of language for “language learners, educators, and professionals around the world,” has recently published an article that considers systemic educational inequalities regarding English Language Learners (ELLs) titled “1 in 4 Students is an English Language Learner: Are We Leaving Them Behind?” The article reflects on a few … Continue reading Are Schools Supporting Bicultural, Bilingual Students Enough?
Supporting All Students: Teaching from a Social Justice Perspective in TWI
The Coeditors’ Introduction to a recent publication of the Bilingual Research Journal introduces pertinent issues with dual language implementation. Maria E. Fránquiz and Alba A. Ortiz offer an enlightening perspective on school-wide dual language (DL) systems stating that “contributing authors [of the Journal] caution that dissonance between research, policy, and practice can make it difficult … Continue reading Supporting All Students: Teaching from a Social Justice Perspective in TWI