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Conversations with Tim: Collaboration: The power of working together to serve students

February 10, 2023

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to expert collaborators Andrea Honigsfeld and Jon Nordmeyer. Together, they discuss how collaboration among colleagues can transform student learning and school communities. Plus, they talk about why collaboration has the potential to make your teaching and learning even more fun!

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Conversations with Tim: Building classroom communities

December 13, 2022

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Jessica Lee Stovall and Rita Kamani-Renedo. Jessica and Rita are working on doctorate degrees at Stanford Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. Together, they discuss building classroom communities – everything from the how to the why. Plus, Jessica and Rita share their thoughts on how to stay engaged and excited about teaching.

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Conversations with Tim: New research on multilingual students guides recommendations, actions for educators

October 14, 2022

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Mariana Castro, Nelson Flores and Sam Aguirre. Together, they discuss their work examining research on multilingual students and the practical recommendations and actions that educators can use to advocate for and enhance their success.

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Conversations with Tim: Examining how the 2020 Edition impacts multilingual learner education

August 17, 2022

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Okhee Lee, a professor of childhood education at New York University, about the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition. Together they reflect on the evolution of language standards, and how the 2020 Edition impacts multilingual learner education.

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Conversations with Tim: Supporting multilingual learners with disabilities

June 6, 2022

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Christopher Rivera, an associate professor at East Carolina University, whose work focuses on culturally and linguistically diverse students who have severe disabilities. During their conversation, Chris gives his take on how to best support multilingual learners with disabilities.

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Conversations with Tim: Educating and supporting multilingual learners 

April 12, 2022

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Kenji Hakuta, a professor emeritus at Stanford University and expert on multilingual learner education. During their conversation, Kenji shared his reflections on multilingual learner education – touching on what he’s observed and where we are today. 

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Conversations with Tim: The Discussion Project

February 7, 2022

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Dean Diana Hess and Lynn Glueck about the Discussion Project. The Discussion Project is a professional development program designed to help educators create welcoming, engaging and academically rigorous classroom environments in which students experience productive classroom discussions on important issues and topics.

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Conversations with Tim: Preserving indigenous languages and cultures

November 19, 2021

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Anton Treuer, an author and professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. Together, Tim and Anton discuss the importance of preserving indigenous languages and cultures.

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Conversations with Tim: Serving underserved and undervalued students

November 3, 2021

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Carl Grant, a professor in the UW-Madison School of Education. Together, they talk about multicultural and antiracist education, and how to support underserved and undervalued students.

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Conversations with Tim: Instrucción en Español

September 24, 2021

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Cristina Alfaro, professor of dual language and English learner education at San Diego State University. Cristina lent her expertise to WIDA Español’s new Spanish language arts framework, Marco ALE, and she and Tim talk about the importance of instrucción en español.

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