Just Thinking… About How Multilingualism and Language Development Belong at the Center of Student Learning

About this episode

This episode discusses how schools can enhance student learning by leveraging multilingualism and focusing on language development.

Learn how schools can support English learners by treating multilingualism as a strength and connecting language development to rigorous learning.

Topics covered

• multilingualism
• language development
• student learning
• education support
• rigorous learning

Keywords

• multilingualism
• language development
• English learners
• student learning
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: schools

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