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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CORE Learning.
The webinar recording can be accessed here.

Think everyone in the U.S. speaks the same English? Think again! There are approximately 20 to 30 distinct types of English spoken here, like African American English (AAE). These dialects aren’t just variations; they are complete, valid forms of English, each shaped by its own unique regional, cultural, and social influences, with distinct pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and structure.

In this edWeb podcast, join Dr. Brandy Gatlin-Nash as she explains the direct tie between recognizing and valuing linguistic and cultural identity and effective literacy instruction. Learn how, by seeing these English varieties not as improper but as valuable assets, educators can build upon them as students develop skills in Academic English. This approach does more than honor students’ diverse backgrounds; it enhances their overall language development, acknowledging the full spectrum of English as it is spoken across the country.

Part three of our “Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Lunch and Learn Week” highlights the importance of honoring students’ linguistic backgrounds for educational success and personal growth. Discover how this perspective, when combined with Structured Literacy, opens the door to richer, more meaningful learning experiences. Remember, English language varieties aren’t just valid—they’re a gateway to a broader and deeper understanding for everyone.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders.

CORE Learning
Transform teaching and learning so that every student thrives.

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Have you heard the big news? Educators are finding common ground on important issues affecting literacy education for multilingual learners.

This edWeb podcast highlights how this new common-ground perspective can help shape multilingual education policy today. Presented by Dr. Claude Goldenberg, we use the foundational work laid out in the paper Narrowing Down to Find Common Ground: Shared Agreements for Effective Literacy Instruction in California to take the conversation to the next level by discussing how policy makers should implement policies based on the best research we have for the benefit of multilingual learners.

Here are the areas where educators are finding common ground:

• Students can learn to read, write, and speak in two (or more) languages at the same time. Multilingualism and multiliteracy are assets we should build on.
• Foundational literacy skills, crucial for first or second language learners, must be taught explicitly, systematically, and cumulatively.
• Beyond foundational skills, full literacy requires language development, vocabulary, knowledge, and cognitive skills, all essential for comprehensive literacy growth.
• Multilingual learners need targeted support to develop English literacy and oral proficiency concurrently, especially if English is a new language for them.
• Early screening for reading challenges, with linguistically and culturally appropriate measures, is key to providing effective instruction and helping mitigate future difficulties.

Join the conversation on how these agreements should affect evolving educational policies that will impact your teaching, and gain practical ways to adapt and enhance your approach for your diverse classrooms. This edWeb podcast is the second part of CORE Learning’s three-part “Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Lunch and Learn Week,” and is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders.

CORE Learning
Transform teaching and learning so that every student thrives.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by CORE Learning.
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Does Structured Literacy work with Multilingual Learners? Yes! In fact, Structured Literacy doesn’t just support reading development in English, it also boosts reading skills in other languages in valuable ways that we often overlook. With effective instruction based on Structured Literacy, multilingual learners can simultaneously develop strong reading and writing abilities in two languages, while fully embracing and retaining their heritage languages. In this edWeb podcast with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, you discover how.

Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan, a leading expert in multilingual speech-language pathology and literacy, uniquely merges her extensive research with real-world experiences. This blend not only highlights her depth of knowledge and dedication but also illustrates her active role in promoting linguistic diversity in education. For Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan, each language is a bridge that enhances learning and enriches personal development.

This session is the kick-off to CORE Learning’s three-part “Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Lunch and Learn Week,” aimed at celebrating language diversity and empowering educators in language-diverse classrooms. Join us to learn practical strategies that you can apply right away in your classrooms to help every student achieve their full potential in reading.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders.

CORE Learning
Transform teaching and learning so that every student thrives.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Penguin Random House Education.
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As educators, we know the value of literacy and the importance of creating a reading culture for students. However, many of our high school students haven’t become readers or do not see themselves as readers due, in no small part, to the books they are required to read, books of little interest or relevance. It is thus even more vital that space and time are provided for high school students to freely select high-interest books that focus on fostering and affirming students’ reader identities. This should include multiple reading modes from fiction to nonfiction stories and traditional formats to graphic novels at varying reading levels.

Listen to this edWeb podcast with Cicely Lewis, educator, author, and 2020 School Library Journal Librarian of the Year, Morgan Taylor, high school English teacher, instructional coach, and co-founder of Little Classroom Library, and Ronell Whitaker, ELA and LRC Curriculum Director, to learn more about ways to equip high school educators with the strategies to go beyond the literary canon to incorporate a wide range of texts that represent different experiences, identities, and cultures we have in our schools. Unifying themes including belonging, identity, and resiliency will be discussed as well as ways for teachers to make connections to current curricula.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to high school teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders.

Penguin Random House Education
We foster a universal passion for reading to inform, educate and inspire.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Ripple Effects.
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Join one of this country’s leading behavioral health experts and MTSS consultants, Education Development Center’s Senior Research Scientist Dr. Shai Fuxman, and Valdosta City Schools’ District Lead MTSS Coordinator Kristi Goff, as they share best practices, strategies, and tools for achieving improved behavior, social-emotional wellness, and mental health outcomes at Tier I, II and III.

In this edWeb podcast, listeners learn:

• Concrete steps you can take to ensure the interventions you have in place are both coordinated and implemented effectively
• The one change Valdosta City Schools made that helped schools earn the highest Office Discipline Referral Reduction Rating for the state
• How to decide what to keep and what to let go in your MTSS with limited 2024 funds

This edWeb podcast is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders, teachers, school counselors and social workers, federal program coordinators, and those involved in supporting students’ and families’ behavioral and mental health.

Ripple Effects
Proven effective SEL & Mental Health Digital Programs for preK-12 students and staff

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Common Sense Education.
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Join Common Sense’s Steve Garton, Senior Manager of their Privacy Program, and Bianca DeJesus, Editor of Learning Content, as they share what you need to look for when vetting AI tools for classroom use. Tune in to learn about how we determine whether tools are ethical, safe, and appropriate. The experts share Common Sense’s top picks or top recommended great tools that integrate AI thoughtfully.

In this edWeb podcast, the presenters:

• Address educators’ concerns related to the use of AI tools in education by sharing resources to address AI literacy and evaluate the efficacy of AI tools
• Guide educators in vetting AI tools for educational use
• Introduce AI literacy lessons (created by Common Sense) designed to enhance an understanding of digital citizenship in the area of AI

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders.

Common Sense Education
Dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project.
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This edWeb podcast brings together seasoned educators and language specialists to explore transformative strategies for self-paced ESL classrooms. Listeners discover personalized learning approaches, digital tools to leverage, and motivational techniques to inspire learner autonomy.

The presenters dive into discussions on building supportive online communities and innovative assessment methods. Educators and enthusiasts passionate about enhancing the ESL learning journey will gain valuable insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the presenters and learn how to empower language learners in self-paced ESL classrooms.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to teachers, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders of all grade levels.

The Modern Classrooms Project
Meet every student's needs with classroom-tested techniques that help every student truly learn.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Lavinia Group.
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Research has shown that a high-quality summer learning program offers a vital opportunity to bridge learning gaps in math and reading. Yet many schools start planning from scratch each year. Traditionally seen as remedial, summer programs have also become a cornerstone for tackling opportunity gaps and empowering students from underserved backgrounds to excel academically.

While some educators remain skeptical that a four- or five-week summer learning program can produce transformative results, year-over-year data tracked by Lavinia Group from the past three years has proven that when you expect more of your summer learning experience, students achieve more. Listen to this edWeb podcast to learn how you can build a five-week summer learning program capable of producing double-digit gains in math and reading.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to school and district leaders of the elementary through middle school grades.

Lavinia Group
A team of educators dedicated to closing the opportunity gap.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation.
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With the Inclusive Innovation model, school districts can be hubs of teaching and learning innovation by engaging in research and development (R&D) in collaboration with communities. Emerging district-created solutions include strengths-based data systems, credentialed cybersecurity career pathways, student-led mental health PD, innovative diverse workforce retention models, and more!

Digital Promise is a global education non-profit organization working to expand opportunities for every learner. They work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design and scale innovations.

Listen to this edWeb podcast to learn how the Inclusive Innovation model can support school-district-centered R&D to spur policy, program, and technology innovations. Hear how League of Innovative Schools districts across the country, supported by the Center for Inclusive Innovation, are researching and designing innovative programs with teachers, students, and families at the table.

Hear about the solutions school districts have created and see the methodologies in action. Learn how school districts can employ models and tools that drive education innovation. Listeners receive an exclusive invitation to participate in R&D workshops offered by the Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation.

This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school and district leaders, librarians, and education technology leaders.

Collaborative Innovation Studio
Our goal is to develop and implement bold education solutions that serve EVERY learner.

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This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ClassLink and presented by CoSN and AASA.
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Cybersecurity continues to be the number-one technology concern among school leaders. School districts are prime targets for cyberattacks on their networks and data. Given the dire impact of cyberattacks on school systems, it is incumbent upon school leaders to understand why school system leaders must make cybersecurity a priority and develop effective plans for preventing those attacks on their systems. Equally important for school leaders is knowing how to immediately respond if their district is the victim of a cyberattack.

In this edWeb podcast, three superintendents engage in an interactive conversation as they share why cybersecurity is a leadership priority across their school districts. An overview of their recommended policies, practices, and procedures are discussed. Strategies for communicating the importance of cybersecurity both internally and externally are also reviewed. Access to multiple free CoSN cybersecurity resources are shared, including the recently released CoSN NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Cybersecurity Framework Resource Alignment for K-12 tool.

This edWed podcast is of particular value to superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring school leaders.

ClassLink
ClassLink’s mission is to remove barriers between students and impactful education content.

AASA, The Superintendents Association
AASA advocates for equity for all students and develops and supports school system leaders.

CoSN
Visionary leaders empowering every learner to achieve their unique potential in a changing world.

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