We catch up with Erin D'Amelio & Dr. Esmeralda Carini to discuss their work and contributions to the Hawai’i State Literacy plan, a multilateral blueprint designed to give students across the region the skills to advocate for themselves and achieve life-long literacy.

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