This is the second half of our conversation with Erin D'Amelio & Dr. Esmeralda Carini where we discuss evidence-backed strategies for encouraging literacy and academic talk in the classroom.

Key Takeaways:

• Defining the goal/objective of literacy outside the narrow definition of reading and writing
• How educators can play a role in addressing some common barriers to literacy
• Practical guidance and evidence-based tools for educators who serve multilingual students and ELs