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Online resources, news, and inspiration for dual language educators and families. ~ Recursos electrónicos, noticias e inspiración para educadores bilingües y padres de familia.
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The Benefits of Bilingual Education: Learning a second language.

The Benefits of Bilingual Education: Learning a second language. | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
This article explores the various benefits of bilingual education and how learning a second language can enhance cognitive development.
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OPINION: America should take a multilingual approach to education

OPINION: America should take a multilingual approach to education | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
Learning languages earlier in life can lead to many social and professional benefits.
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Benefits of A Dual Language Education

Enhance your education by adding a language to your studies. Here are 5 benefits of a dual language education.
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En Comunidad by Carla España, Luz Yadira Herrera.      Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students

En Comunidad by Carla España, Luz Yadira Herrera.      Lessons for Centering the Voices and Experiences of Bilingual Latinx Students | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
En Comunidad brings bilingual Latinx students' perspectives to the center of our classrooms, and offers classroom-ready lessons that amplify the varied
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CA DOE Provides Free Access to Literacy, Biliteracy Tools

CA DOE Provides Free Access to Literacy, Biliteracy Tools | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
The California Department of Education announced a partnership with early literacy and biliteracy company Footsteps2Brilliance to help further its goal of achieving literacy for all California students by third grade.
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Learning languages early can have a big impact. Now more parents are seeking out bilingual childcare - ABC News

Learning languages early can have a big impact. Now more parents are seeking out bilingual childcare - ABC News | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
When choosing a childcare centre, parents often consider its location or the amount of outdoor play space. But what about the languages being spoken — and taught?
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PRH Education introduces Translanguaging Collections

PRH Education introduces Translanguaging Collections | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
PRH Education has partnered with teacher educators and bilingual education experts, Drs. Luz Yadira Herrera and Carla España to create the Translanguaging Collections: Affirming Bilingual and Multilingual Learners for Kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn more at PRHTLC.com
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A inclusive collection of diverse literary selections for all students.
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Multilingual: Title Detail Transformative Translanguaging Espacios by Maite T. Sánchez

Multilingual: Title Detail Transformative Translanguaging Espacios by Maite T. Sánchez | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
This book shows the transformative power of placing translanguaging at the center of teaching and learning. It shows how the centering of racialized Latinx bilingual students, including their knowledge systems and cultural and linguistic practices, transforms the monolingual-white supremacy ideology of many educational spaces.
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Key Takeaways from Early Edge California’s New Dual Language Learner Advocacy Videos

Key Takeaways from Early Edge California’s New Dual Language Learner Advocacy Videos | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
New video series highlights benefits of bilingual early education programs...
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Dual Language Immersion Video for Glendale Unified School District

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Create a short video on your school's duallanguage program!
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LA Libreria:  Libros en español para todas las edades

LA Libreria:  Libros en español para todas las edades | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
Books for kids in Spanish
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Tripulantes de la lectura | Biblioteca digital infantil y juvenil

Tripulantes de la lectura | Biblioteca digital infantil y juvenil | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
Recursos mexicanos para la lectura K-6
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Un recurso virtual en el campo de lectura en espanol.
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Embracing Translanguaging in the Classroom with Bilingual Texts | Iowa Reading Research Center

Embracing Translanguaging in the Classroom with Bilingual Texts | Iowa Reading Research Center | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
Using more than one language supports English learners and helps create an equitable environment.
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Bilingual Educators: Transforming Lives through Dual Language Education

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Cambridge's Amigos School leading model nationally for dual-language schools

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Translanguaging | WIDA

This focus bulletin explores translanguaging from the perspective of four educators, spanning kindergarten through high school. Translanguaging, a common practice among multilingual people, can be explained as using all languages and language varieties available to communicate and understand the world around oneself. The bulletin provides specific ideas on how to use translanguaging to create spaces for students' multilingualism and includes reflection questions to help educators adopt translanguaging strategies in their practice.
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Overview of BSD Dual Language Program

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Student Spotlight S2 Ep01 Clip | New Dual Language Pilot Program Promotes Biliteracy

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Best Practices for Using Technology to Support Multilingual Learners with Valentina Gonzalez - Easy EdTech Podcast 160

Best Practices for Using Technology to Support Multilingual Learners with Valentina Gonzalez - Easy EdTech Podcast 160 | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
Author and ESL educational leader, Valentina Gonzalez, joins to discuss best practices for using technology with multilingual learners.
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Educating, Engaging, & Empowering DLI Parents and Families

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An effective and engaging tool to empower DL families.
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There's A New Virtual Library For California’s Youngest Multilingual Learners

There's A New Virtual Library For California’s Youngest Multilingual Learners | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
Sixty percent of California children under have five speak a language other than English at home — so educators gathered tools to help them thrive.
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Young dual language learners and their teachers require specialized materilas for early language learners.
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Californians Together: Online Resources for Educators y padres de familia

Californians Together: Online Resources for Educators y padres de familia | ¡CHISPA!  Dual Language Education | Scoop.it
With the news of school closures until the end of the school year, we have heard that there is an increased need for you and your colleagues to connect and learn from each other, share resources an…
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Excellent resource on language policies, actions, and effective resources for educators and families.
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