MELED
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MELED 2019. Part I (Keynote)
I have been fortunate enough to have gone to more than one excellent keynote speech. Dr. Ofelia Garcia gave a powerful speech titled The Wolf and the Lamb. One of the most interesting things I took away from her speech was the idea that every phrase we say and name we give is based on Continue reading
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Accommodating and Educating Somali Students in Minnesota Schools
I don’t know about your school district, but my school district is still facing many challenges in regards to behaviors and culture bumps with our EL population, especially with out Somali students. This is why when I was introduced to this book at the MELED conference, I jumped at the opportunity to purchase it. The book itself Continue reading
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MELED 2017; What I learned (Part 2)
During one of the sessions I attended, there was talk about how to fully utilize the WIDA standards in literacy instruction. Going to this session, I didn’t know what to expect. I was fumbling with my notebook and some papers when one of the presenters said something that stopped me. I can’t quote it, but Continue reading
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MELED 2017; What I learned (Part 1)
There is so much information that is presented during a conference that it’s difficult to comprehend everything in one sitting, or even 5. Fortunately, I took notes. Yet, sometimes it’s just nice to feel affirmed in what you think you know, what you are already doing, and what you think should be done in the Continue reading
The Life Argotic 