World Champions
It’s past midnight. A fleeting moment of doubt becomes incredulity and moves on to joy. A steady stream of elated social media posts. Air...
Roads to Biliteracy Infographic
Strong dual language programs are, by design and definition, a great way to develop biliteracy, so as we become more and more convinced...
Extra Mombservations on Extracurriculars
As the “mombservations” about karate in my July post demonstrate, I’ve been thinking a lot about what kids do outside and beyond the...
Oaxaca Institute: Closing Reflections
It’s a good problem to have to be too busy learning (and so exhausted from the learning!) to update your blog about all of the adventures...
Some Reflections on Oaxaca, Guelaguetza, and the Jargon of Adult Learning
I’m writing on Labor Day, reflecting on my work. A month ago, I was in the middle of helping to lead a 9-day Language, Arts and Culture...
Tuning in to Student Assets
It is mid-August, and teachers all around the U.S. are setting up their classrooms for a new school year. Many are chomping at the bit to...
Oaxaca Institute: Opening Reflections
Paridad’s Oaxaca Institute is in full swing! Yesterday we visited the pre-Columbian archaeological site of Monte Alban. Our tour guides...
Mombservations from the Extracurricular Sidelines
I’ve worked in the field of education for twenty years, so when I became a mom I was naturally particularly fascinated by watching my own...
Summer Reflecting, Learning, Tweaking, and Planning
As I sat to write my blog post for this month, I found myself with a serious case of writer’s block. I kept thinking to myself, “but it’s...
Infographic: English Learners and Arts Integration
This infographic is a follow-up to Olivia's previous blog post about "The Artistry of Teaching and Arts Integration: Why Your ELs Need...
