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Moorestown Friends School - Naomi Harper ’04: Empowering Students through Bilingual Education

Moorestown Friends School - Naomi Harper ’04: Empowering Students through Bilingual Education | Dual Language Education Challenges & Opportunities | Scoop.it

Published by Among Friends magazine, Fall 2014


How would you describe your day-to-day work?

I work for the New York City Department of Education as a dual language teacher in elementary schools. “Dual language” indicates that students learn all academic content in both English and Spanish. At my school last year, we had “English days” and “Spanish days.” The idea is that 50 percent of the students in a classroom come from an English speaking background and 50 percent are stronger Spanish speakers (although it doesn’t always work out perfectly in practice). So the English dominant students learn Spanish while the Spanish dominant students learn English. They learn from each other in an organic way, through content and social interaction rather than isolated language courses.


On a daily basis, I work with my co-teacher to lead reading, writing, math, science, and social studies in both languages. I usually spend a minimum of eight hours each week writing lesson plans, grading assignments, and analyzing data around student progress. It feels worth it because the work is so rewarding.

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Fluent at Home, Silent at Work: Growing Up Bilingual

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Millions of Hispanic professionals doubt a language they've spoken their whole lives. That doubt has a name, and it isn't failure.
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“Not just teaching them — walking with them.”  - SPU Stories

“Not just teaching them — walking with them.”  - SPU Stories | Dual Language Education Challenges & Opportunities | Scoop.it
Smith credits SPU's graduate program in teaching with sharpening her professional practice by emphasizing reflection, ethical leadership, and service beyond the classroom.
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Building Bridges for Multilingual Learners

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Patricia Garcia and Sonja Bloetner implement new curriculum resources at the secondary level The Case for Adopting New Approaches and Resources for Multilingual Learners The 22nd-largest school system in the US was facing many challenges and opportunities for improvement. The district had seen a 9% annual increase in the number of Multilingual Learners (MLs) for the past four years. For years, most MLs had received English language development (ELD) instruction at nine ESOL centers, out of 50 secondary schools in the district. However, as the enrollment of MLs surged, that isolated instructional model became unsustainable. “We needed to ensure students
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Rethinking literacy for multilingual learners

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Recommendations for how teachers can support multilingual learners within the framework of Science of Reading reforms.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting Full Funding For Education Acts

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting Full Funding For Education Acts Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2026 - 1:04 pm STATE News: ALBUQUERQUE — The Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Visions: A Renewed Commitment to Education

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Ulysses Navarrete calls on us to push back and demand equity in education As we move into the next year, it is imperative to face the reality that our education system stands at a crossroads. Over the past year, we have seen a troubling erosion of the Department of Education’s role, the federal government rescinding the policy designating schools “sensitive locations,” and threats to critical English language learner (ELL) programs by potentially cutting funding for Title III and rescinding guidance on how schools should identify and support English learners. Now is the time to push back with clear, direct, and
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Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AI

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Educators face urgent questions around misinformation, academic integrity, and critical thinking around AI. Visual literacy is key.
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Report: How AI is transforming English learning worldwide

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Robust AI translation technologies are facilitating cross-cultural communication and access to international content.
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How the 'Science of Reading' Can Support English Learners

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English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.
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Advocates Call for Return of Rescinded Federal Guidance on English Learners

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The Trump administration quietly rescinded 2015 guidance on English learners' federal rights.
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Thoughtful AI Use in Literacy Instruction: Possibilities and Problems

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Latest Posts Filter Posts Thoughtful AI Use in Literacy Instruction: Possibilities and Problems Catherine Gibbons | Sep 11, 2025 Share As literacy professionals, we are always looking for ways to bring authentic, meaningful learning experiences to our students.
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Action Center

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The House Appropriations Committee is poised to approve massive cuts to critical language education programs in its Fiscal Year 2026 Labor HHS Education spending bill. It proposes to cut $12 billion from the Department of Education that would be partially paid fo
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AI AS A TOOL FOR INCLUSIVE BILINGUAL EDUCATION

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Lizdelia Piñón believes AI won’t replace bilingual educators, but it can empower them Bilingual educators often serve as a bridge for students navigating two worlds academically, linguistically,and culturally. But the demands placed on these educators continue to grow.Many are tasked with meeting rigorous academic standards, differentiating instruction for multiple language proficiency levels, and creating culturally relevant lessons, often without sufficient resources or support. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful partner to meet these challenges. Serving a Growing Student Population In the US, over five million emergent bilingual students (also referred to as
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Dual-language programs may reduce school segregation, study finds | Penn State University

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A new study led by a Penn State College of Education professor found that two-way dual-language immersion programs may modestly reduce school segregation by attracting students from outside traditional attendance boundaries. 
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Support for teachers, students amid ICE enforcement among Detroit teachers’ union contract asks

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Union leadership said the district should reaffirm its support for immigrant students and families as bargaining is set to begin soon.
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Mentors Can Prevent English Learners From Dropping Out. Here’s How

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A mentorship program helps this rural district graduate more English learners and Hispanic students.
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Poor AI adoption can stall innovation. Here's how to avoid that

Poor AI adoption can stall innovation. Here's how to avoid that | Dual Language Education Challenges & Opportunities | Scoop.it
Poor AI adoption puts schools at risk of streamlining outdated policies and practices, new research suggests. Here's some advice.
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How to reach limited English proficiency students and families

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While families who are limited English proficiency are a huge part of school communities, they are often underrepresented in surveys.
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To Teach (and Reach) English Learners, Center Their Identity (Opinion)

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Instructing multilingual learners effectively requires a balancing act from teachers.
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Tom Horne can't sue to stop bilingual education after Supreme Court rejects appeal

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Arizona Supreme Court rejects Tom Horne's appeal over bilingual education, ending latest bid for parental waivers
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Trump Admin. Cuts Some Teacher-Training Grants for English Learners

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The Trump administration has cut funding for some English learner PD grants, sparking confusion and prompting appeals.
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The Critical Role States Play in English Learners’ Education

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States set guidance for schools working with English learners. That role is key now, experts say.
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Supporting English Learners in Today’s Classrooms: Pathways to Success 

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Join this free virtual event to get insights, strategies, and solutions to ensure equity and opportunity for English Learners.
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From Afterthought to Priority: The Curriculum Gap for English Learners – The 74

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Hawthorne: English learners do not come in standard sizes, and their learning cannot be boxed into tidy grade-level expectations.
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How to Teach English Learners the Right Way (Opinion)

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Teaching English learners can be challenging. These veterans offer guidance.
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