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In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by  Andrea Bitner, an English Language Learner educator, international author, and dynamic speaker with 24 years of experience working with students from around the world. She’s the author of Take Me Home, a powerful collection of real student stories about the journey to bilingualism in America, and a contributor to multiple influential education books. Andrea is passionate about helping educators confidently support EL students and build meaningful connections with their families.

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