Being Bilingual Is a Superpower!: Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home Colorin Colorado 2026-09-23 | Being Bilingual Is a Superpower!: Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home
Principal Mark Gaither: Rethinking schools measures of success Colorin Colorado 2024-03-14 | Principal Mark Gaither from Wolfe Street Academy, a community school in Baltimore, MD, talks about the importance of looking at many measures of success, including students' sense of community, how welcome they feel, and the social-emotional supports available. VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Ellen Oh: A child of Korean immigrants Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen remembers challenges of growing up as a Korean-American and contrasts some of those experiences with those of her kids today.
Ellen Oh: A second home in the library Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen talks about the many hours she spent in New York City's libraries and some of her favorite books.
Ellen Oh: Discovering “The Joy Luck Club” Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen Oh, founder of We Need Diverse Books, talks about the power of seeing a family like her own for the first time in a book, Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club," as well as some of her upsetting experiences related to stereotypical depictions of Asian characters in literature.
Ellen Oh: The teacher who encouraged me to write Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen recalls the impact of the teacher who told her she could be a writer -- as well as the impact of another teacher who was not so encouraging.
Ellen Oh: The Walter Award Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen talks about one of the exciting results of the We Need Diverse Books campaign, the creation of the Walter Award, named for Walter Dean Myers.
Ellen Oh: From lawyer to YA author Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen describes how her training as a lawyer impacts her writing process.
Ellen Oh: What inspired the The Prophecy series Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen describes how a Time magazine cover featuring Genghis Khan as the Man of the Millennium inspired a research mission that led to her writing a fantasy series.
Ellen Oh talks about her ghost story, Spirit Hunters Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen talks about "Spirit Hunters", a horror story for teens that explores supernatural events, Korean shamanism, and the feelings that accompany trauma and depression.
Ellen Oh on the origins of the We Need Diverse Books movement Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen Oh describes the beginnings of the famous We Need Diverse Books movement, which she helped to start.
We Need Diverse Books: Success stories from Ellen Oh Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen Oh talks about some of the successes that have resulted from We Need Diverse Books, including increased opportunities for representation in the publishing industry.
Ellen Oh reads an excerpt from Spirit Hunters Colorin Colorado 2024-02-16 | Ellen Oh reads an excerpt from the beginning of her horror novel for teens, "Spirit Hunters."
Dra. Jessica Panfil: Es importante mantener su idioma Colorin Colorado 2024-02-15 | Dra. Jessica Panfil, la directora de una escuela bilingüe, explica la importancia de mantener el español en casa.
Eric Velasquez: My great-uncle Felix, the architect Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez talks about discovering that his grandmother's brother, Felix, was an architect, and the importance of that discovery for his cousin, who was a draftsman.VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Eric Velaquez: The importance of education in Santurce, Puerto Rico Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez talks about the importance of education in his family and visiting the high school in Santurce, Puerto Rico -- home of his grandmother, Pura Belpré, and Arturo Schomburg. VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Eric Velasquez lee un excerpto de El regalo de mi abuela Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Eric Velasquez lee un excerpto de su libro "El regalo de mi abuela."VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Eric Velasquez reads an excerpt from Grandmas Gift Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez reads an excerpt from "Grandma's Gift" about seeing the painting of Juan de Pareja.Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: Tenemos que compartir la historia de la familia Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Eric Velasquez, ilustrator y autor, describe la importancia de compartir las historias familiares.VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Eric Velasquez: How a painting of Juan de Pareja showed me that I could be an artist Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez talks about the power of seeing a painting of Juan de Pareja in the Metropolitan Museum of Art as a child and how that experience opened up the possibility of being an artist in his mind and taught him that representation matters.Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: What I have learned from navigating life as an Afro-Puerto Rican Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez shares some of his experiences and reflections on navigating his identity and culture and as an Afro-Puerto Rican, as well as the pride he feels in bringing his family's stories to life. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez describes his artistic style and media Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez describes his artistic style and favorite kinds of media to use as an illustrator, as well as some of the influences on his work.Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: Discovering the connection between Pura Belpré and Arturo Schomburg Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez recalls a conversation that led him to research the connection between Pura Belpré and her mentor, Arturo Schomburg.Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: Bringing Arturo Schomburgs legacy to life Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez talks about his research into the life of Arturo Schomburg, who hailed from the same town in Puerto Rico as his grandmother, and his idea to collaborate with Carole Boston Weatherford on a children's book about Schomburg's life story. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: The museum visit that inspired Grandmas Gift Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez recalls the day that he and his grandmother visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, an experience that would later inspire the book "Grandma's Gift."Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: The story behind Grandmas Records Colorin Colorado 2023-10-12 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez tells the story behind "Grandma's Records," his beloved and acclaimed book about his grandmother, her favorite music, and the musicians who brought that music to life.Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: The art contest that changed my life Colorin Colorado 2023-10-11 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez tells the story of an art contest that launched his career as an illustrator -- and the steps his grandmother take to make sure he entered. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: The art teacher who believed in me Colorin Colorado 2023-10-11 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez remembers an art teacher who gave him opportunities to express his creativity and the moment when she met his mother. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: My story about The Snowy Day Colorin Colorado 2023-10-11 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez talks about his introduction to "The Snowy Day" as an adult and the insights he gained from his mom when he asked her more about the book. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: My mom was a secret artist Colorin Colorado 2023-10-11 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez talks about the surprising discovery he made one day, thanks to cousin, that his mother was a talented artist. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: What the Black Panther comics meant to me Colorin Colorado 2023-10-11 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez talks about how the "Black Panther" comics got him reading and also gave him an opportunity to see himself. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Valesquez: What I remember about Reading Group C Colorin Colorado 2023-10-11 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez remembers his early experiences learning to read and being placed with other struggling readers in "Reading Group C." He reflects on how Reading Group C interacted with the rest of the students in the class and remembers the teacher who helped him learn to read. You can see the complete interview here: colorincolorado.org/videos/meet-authors/eric-velasquezDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Eric Velasquez: When my grandmother listened to her records in the middle of the night Colorin Colorado 2023-10-11 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez shares another memory about his grandmother's love of music, made famous in "Grandma's Records." VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Eric Velasquez: Growing up in Spanish Harlem Colorin Colorado 2023-10-11 | Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez talks about his memories of his childhood in Spanish Harlem and the surprise some of his friends showed whenever he spoke Spanish. You can see the complete interview here: colorincolorado.org/videos/meet-authors/eric-velasquezDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Advice for New ELL Teachers: Network with Colleagues Colorin Colorado 2023-08-08 | ELL expert Areli Schermerhorn shares her top piece of advice for new ELL educators: network and learn from your colleagues!VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
How to Supportively Discuss Areas of Growth During Teacher Evaluation Colorin Colorado 2023-08-08 | Peer evaluator Areli Schermerhorn talks about why it's important to provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss parts of the lesson that didn't go as well as the teacher had hoped. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
How Teachers Can Celebrate Students Cultures Through Culturally Responsive Practice Colorin Colorado 2023-08-08 | In this video from Syracuse, NY, bilingual teacher Jesus Ortiz talks about the ways that educators can celebrate their students' cultures and why he makes spotlighting the Puerto Rican and Caribbean heritage that he shares with many of his students a priority.Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
A New Teacher Evaluation Tool That Features Best Practices for ELL Educators Colorin Colorado 2023-08-07 | Areli Schermerhorn, a peer evaluator for ELL and bilingual teachers in Syracuse, NY, explains what teacher evaluation rubrics are and why it is challenging for educators and their evaluators to get on the same page when criteria for special populations, such as ELLs, are not included in the rubrics. She also talks about a new tool that aligns ELL best practices to commonly used evaluation rubrics, such as the Danielson rubric and the Marzano rubric.Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Making a Case for Supporting Students Home Languages Colorin Colorado 2023-08-07 | In this video from Syracuse, NY, Areli Schermerhorn, a peer evaluator for ELL and bilingual educators, share how she encourages colleagues to support students' home languages. She also describes how she handled a situation in which another teacher told an Arabic-speaking student that "we don't speak that language here." VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
How to Write Language Objectives: Tips for ELL Educators Colorin Colorado 2023-08-07 | In this video from Syracuse, NY, Jesus Ortiz, a bilingual teacher, learns how to write a language objective from Areli Schermerhorn, a peer evaluator with expertise in ELL and bilingual education. For more information about writing language objectives, see our popular article here: colorincolorado.org/language-objectiveVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
ELL Strategies: Accountable Talk in Classroom Discussions Colorin Colorado 2023-08-07 | In this video from Syracuse, NY, learn more about "accountable talk," a strategy that fosters discussion, building upon others' responses, and developing academic language.Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColoradoVISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summer
Best Practices for Evaluating ELL Educators: Lessons Learned in Syracuse, NY Colorin Colorado 2023-07-21 | In Syracuse, a unique peer evaluator program is changing the conversation around teacher evaluation and shifting the focus to professional growth. In partnership with the AFT, Colorín Colorado had the opportunity to film a new video showcasing a full observation cycle featuring elementary teacher Jesus Ortiz and Areli Schermerhorn, Syracuse’s peer evaluator for bilingual and English as a New Language (ENL) educators. The video highlights some unique considerations related to evaluating educators of English language learners.VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Making assumptions about Black students’ background knowledge Colorin Colorado 2023-01-20 | Dr. Ayanna Cooper shares the story of a Haitian student whose teachers assumed that she was African American.
The Black immigrants at my middle school Colorin Colorado 2023-01-20 | Dr. Ayanna Cooper recalls learning that Black immigrants at her school spoke other languages as a middle school student. See more from Dr. Cooper: bit.ly/3svuoE9
The racism Black immigrants are likely to face Colorin Colorado 2023-01-20 | Dr. Ayanna Cooper discusses the importance of ensuring that ELL educators are aware of the racism that their Black immigrant students might and prepared to support students as they navigate their lives in the U.S.See more from Dr. Cooper: bit.ly/3svuoE9
Henry Sales, Mam Educator: How I Became an Advocate for My Indigenous Community Colorin Colorado 2023-01-09 | In this video, Indigenous educator Henry Sales (Mam) describes how he became a strong advocate for the Mam community here in the U.S. despite early challenges and discrimination.VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Henry Sales: Teaching Our Daughter Mam Colorin Colorado 2023-01-09 | Educator Henry Sales shares why he and his wife are teaching their young daughter Mam and their hopes that one day she will be trilingual.VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Henry Sales: Why Indigenous Families May Hide Their Identity Colorin Colorado 2023-01-09 | Henry Sales (Mam) explains why Indigenous families from Latin America may be reluctant to share their language or culture due to the discrimination they may have faced or continue to encounter.VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Henry Sales: Welcoming Indigenous Languages in Schools Colorin Colorado 2023-01-09 | Educator Henry Sales (Mam) discusses the importance of welcoming Indigenous families' languages in schools and not assuming that all students coming from Latin America speak Spanish as a first language.VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Henry Sales: How Schools Can Partner with Indigenous Families from Latin America Colorin Colorado 2023-01-09 | Educator Henry Sales (Mam) describes ways that schools can build partnerships with Indigenous families they serve from Latin America.VISIT OUR SISTER SITES* adlit.org - information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers* readingrockets.org - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help* startwithabook.org - engaging ideas for getting kids hooked on learning during the summerDon’t forget to like and subscribe! Website: https://www.ColorinColorado.org Donate: bit.ly/ColorinColoradoDonationFacebook: facebook.com/ColorinColorado.orgTwitter: twitter.com/ColorinColorado
Maya Christina Gonzalez: Seeing Ourselves in Books Colorin Colorado 2022-09-30 | Author and illustrator Maya Christina Gonzalez talks about why it is so important for all children to see themselves in books through diverse books and also shares her story "My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo" with young readers.This video was filmed at a family outreach event organized by the American Federation of Teachers and local and state affiliates in Daly City, CA.
