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WIDA designs language development standards for early childhood and K-12 multilingual learners.

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Featured Educator: Reggie Williams 

Clarkston High School, Clarkston, GA

"In a classroom of language learners, students need to feel comfortable and supported. When kids have this kind of caring environment, they are more apt to take risks with the language that will lead to greater language acquisition."

WIDA Voices from the Field: Working with math by beginning with the end in mind

In this article, math coach Patricia Aube ponders the idea of beginning with the end in mind, and how the Language Expectations of the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition can help educators create clear unit-level goals to support backward planning.