Ivannia Soto Knihy

The book addresses the challenges educators face in meeting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students while adhering to standard curricula. It presents a balanced approach that promotes academic language proficiency alongside the appreciation and validation of students' home languages and cultures. By emphasizing culturally responsive schooling, it aims to create an inclusive educational environment that respects diversity and fosters effective learning for all students.

Focusing on the essential role of academic language in supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) and Social-Emotional Learners (SELs), this book provides strategies and insights for educators. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating this "code" to help students navigate and succeed in today's rigorous content standards. The text offers practical guidance to enhance teaching practices and foster an inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students can thrive academically.

A strengths and assets-based approach to multilingual learner success As the number of multilingual learners (MLLs) in US schools continues to grow, educators need to learn the moves necessary to support the success of these students in mathematics and science. Equity Moves to Support Multilingual Learners in Mathematics and Science, Grades K-8 focuses on the literacy opportunities that MLLs can achieve when language scaffolds are taught alongside rigorous math and science content. It provides a framework teachers can use to develop equity-centered, scaffolded math, science, or STEAM lessons. Readers will find With an assets-based approach to what MLLs can do, this book helps teachers unpack the language demands of mathematics and science and encourages reflection of their own practices in scaffolding for language and culture.