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In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Hazel Mendoza, a multilingual learner and high school student who gives voice to what it’s been like to live and learn during the pandemic.

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In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to WIDA test developers Mark Chapman and Marcy Olson about WIDA’s new assessment, WIDA Screener for Kindergarten. Together, they take a closer look at some of the test development work, field test data and the reasons everyone at WIDA is so excited about this new assessment.

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In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to Susana Johnson, an assistant professor in bilingual education and TESOL, about translanguaging. Together, they define translanguaging and how teachers can use this important tool in their classrooms and beyond.

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In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim honors the legacy of Troy Dassler, one of WIDA’s brightest stars, who passed away in December. Tim talks to WIDA professional learning experts Justine Kolb and Melissa Paton, two colleagues who worked closely with Troy.

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks to WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework researcher Fernanda Kray. Together, they unpack the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition and walk through how the 2020 Edition came to be, how to use it and, most importantly, how to get a copy.

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim speaks with Dr. Trish Morita-Mullaney about her research and insights into effective leadership for those who work with dual language students.

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim talks with Samuel Aguirre, director of WIDA Español and assistant director of Consortium Relations, about WIDA Español and opportunities for Spanish-English educators.

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, WIDA Director of Professional Learning Diep Nguyen shares strategies and resources for welcoming and preparing our immigrant and refugee students to learn all year long.

In this edition of Conversations with Tim, Tim partners with Jon Nordmeyer, who directs WIDA’s international programs, to discuss a Bell Foundation report they contributed to on international strategies for ensuring equity in multilingual schools.

In his new monthly column, WIDA Founder and Director Tim Boals shares a colleague’s perspective on the importance of students’ home language.