Have you registered for Monday's webinar commemorating the 50th anniversary of Lau vs. Nichols? 👇🏼eventbrite.com/e/50th-anniver…

Please join New America Ed & SEAL - Sobrato Early Academic Language on Feb 8 as we host a conversation on the Science of Reading & English learners, and explore how to ensure EL-identified students are integrated into evolving Science of Reading policies and practices. Register👇newamerica.org/education-poli…

On Feb 8 from 2-3:15PM ET, the CEP's Dr. Gladys Aponte will be a panelist in a webinar co-hosted by New America Ed & SEAL - Sobrato Early Academic Language that will unpack the relationship between the Science of Reading & ELs & much more. Don't miss it! Register HERE: bit.ly/CEP-NewAmerica…

Absolutely not. Let’s be clear, “Shutting down” the border means shutting out people seeking asylum and refuge in the US. And it remains open for everyone else. This is not a solution and again, your losing us President Donald J. Trump

The amount of times I head the phrase "secure the border" during this episode of Pod Save America is infuriating. By "secure" people most often mean CLOSE. And they have a very particular image of those they want to shut out. DO BETTER. open.spotify.com/episode/0LCY1B…

Last year, #educators heard a lot about the Science of Reading. Next week, our webinar will unpack its impact on students identified as #EnglishLearners. Register here to join New America Ed, SEAL - Sobrato Early Academic Language, and our incredible panelists! newamerica.org/education-poli…

What’s missing in today’s immigration debate is this. Hardly anybody in power is pushing back on GOP fear mongering about immigrants by making the case for how they benefit our country. Instead, most Democrats are letting the GOP win the narrative. We’re all worse off for it.

Tomorrow at 11 AM PT, CalTog's Martha Hernandez will participate on a panel moderated by Martha Martinez (SEAL - Sobrato Early Academic Language). Join us for an important discussion on the implications of Science of Reading policies on #EnglishLearners. Register now: bit.ly/3ublDpo

Due largely to an unexpected surge in immigration, the U.S. economy will be about $7 trillion larger - & federal revenues about $1T bigger - the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday

TODAY from 2-3:15PM ET, the CEP's Dr. Gladys Aponte will be a panelist in a webinar co-hosted by New America Ed & SEAL - Sobrato Early Academic Language that will unpack the relationship between the Science of Reading & ELs & much more. Don't miss it! Register HERE: bit.ly/CEP-NewAmerica…

Hey Alabama Supreme Court, you're a joke.

A couple of weeks ago we hosted an incredible panel to discuss how to ensure students identified as English learners are not left behind in the Science of Reading paradigm shift. SEAL - Sobrato Early Academic Language 📝 Here is summary of the 3 key takeaways from our panelists: newamerica.org/education-poli…

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💰 Interested in a quick recap of what the President’s FY25 budget request included for education? Read New America Ed 's take 👇 newamerica.org/education-poli…

🤓 Our very own Amaya Garcia will be presenting at this webinar hosted by U.S. Department of Education 's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA). Register 👇🏽us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Hey US Congress, instead of a #tiktokban how about you do things that actually improve the quality of life of Americans like prohibit private equity from buying up & hoarding homes, or intervene in the price gouging being inflicted by corporations on basic necessities like FOOD🤔

Stay tuned for 2 follow up blog on this topic coming soon!

Thanks @IndiraDammu and Bellwether for including me! For a democracy to thrive, it needs well-educated citizens from all walks of life, and ensuring equitable funding for students identified as English learners in K-12 is a critical component of this. lnkd.in/eT4eRSWs

"What isn’t being talked about as part of the Science of Reading is how students learn to read in dual language bilingual education program settings, that is what happens in biliteracy development. " ow.ly/3G9P50RcMRC

Just hopping on here to say I'm leaving Twitter. You can find me on Bluesky: @lesvillegs.bsky.social ✌️