| | | | | These stories shine a spotlight on Black immigrants, national heroes, and historic figures who hail from Latin America or the Caribbean. Many of the stories address the prejudices that celebrated figures such as Roberto Clemente and Celia Cruz had to overcome throughout their lifetime. Others depict the special traditions and memories that immigrants remember with nostalgia. For additional perspectives on Afro-Latinx experiences, see the following: |
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Personal Perspectives: Dr. Edward Fergus Dr. Edward Fergus is Associate Professor of Urban Education and Policy at Temple University. Dr. Fergus is a former high school teacher, program evaluator, and community school program director. His 2016 book, Solving Disproportionality and Achieving Equity: A Leader's Guide to Using Data to Change Hearts and Minds, focuses on Black and Latino boys' academic and social engagement outcomes, disproportionality in special education and suspensions, and school climate conditions. In this excerpt from the introduction to his book, Dr. Fergus describes the moment when, after arriving in the U.S. from Panama at the age of 9, he was instructed to change his name from "Eduar/Eduardo" to "Ed" or "Eddie" and the power of that moment in his life. |
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| Barbara Alicea, a bilingual family advocate for Brockton Public Schools (MA), talks about the challenges of food insecurity during COVID-19 — and the lengths her families have gone to shown their appreciation for her hard work. This video was produced with support of the National Education Association. |
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| How are school staff supporting ELL students and their families during COVID-19? We want to hear your examples about ELL teachers, paraprofessionals, interpreters, liaisons, bus drivers, food service, nurses, and more! |
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| Dr. Ayanna Cooper is an educational consultant and advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. She is a co-editor of Black Immigrants in the United States: Essays on the Politics of Race, Language, and Voice, among other publications. In this interview with Colorín Colorado, she shares what she has learned in her research about Black immigrants and the importance of ensuring that they are represented in discussion about immigration and ELLs.
See an excerpt from the interview below. |
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| by Ayanna Cooper (Editor) and Awad Ibrahim (Editor) Contributors include: Pedro Noguera, Nimo Mohamed Abdi, Melissa L. Alleyne, Ayanna R. Armstrong, Ebony Bailey, Nimo Abdi, and Bic Ngo “What makes the Black immigrant and refugee experience unique? How does it feel to be a Black immigrant or refugee? How is being African American different from being a Black immigrant or refugee? This timely and relevant volume answers these and many more questions by capturing the diversity of Black immigrant and refugee populations. Conceived at the intersection of race, politics, language, culture, education, social justice, and immigration, this book provides a voice for a largely silent (and silenced) population and reveals its complexities in a variety of contexts. It bridges the gap between academia and the lived experiences of Black immigrants and refugees. By taking an inclusive, multidisciplinary approach, Cooper and Ibrahim broaden the focus on immigration to shine a much-needed light on this overlooked and misunderstood population. The result is an invaluable resource for educators and learners alike.”—Mary Romney, MA, MA, EdM, ESL Educator (Review posted by publisher Peter Lang) |
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| In this article written for Colorín Colorado, ELL expert Beth Skelton shares strategies for developing ELLs' language skills across all four domains of language (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in online settings. For more great resources related to teaching ELLs during COVID-19, see the following: |
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Parent Resources and Outreach |
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| Learn how schools can successfully stay in touch with ELLs and their families as schools' instruction and reopening plans continue to evolve. This article also includes multiple tools, resources, and tips for collaboration. |
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By Carole Lindstrom
Illustrated by Michaela Goad Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, Carole Lindstrom's bold and lyrical picture book We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguarding the Earth’s water from harm and corruption. This book won the 2021 Caldecott Medal for Illustration. Goade, who is Tlingit and hails from Sitka, Alaska, is the first tribally enrolled artist to win the Caldecott. Pura Belpré Winners: 2021 The 2021 winners of the Pura Belpre Award include the following titles. Congratulations to the authors and illustrators! 2021 Author Award Winner 2021 Author Honor Books 2021 Illustrator Award Winner 2021 Illustrator Honor Books 2021 Young Adult Winner - Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
2021 Young Adult Honor Books |
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