Giving families the resources they need to support their children
Anne Marie talks about the importance of observing clues to a child's needs, as well as ways to support families with senstivity.
Giving students a chance to express thoughts and opinions through journals
Anne Marie explains why journals can be an effective way to allow students to communicate and express themselves, particularly when making a connection to a current topic on their minds.
Hands-on science fun with ELLs
Award-winning ESL teacher Anne Marie Foerster Luu talks about some of her favorite science activities to do with ELLs, as well as reasons why science is such a great pathway to language in this excerpt from her interview on Facebook Live.
How ESOL specialists can advocate for their students
Anne Marie shares some ideas on the ways in which ESOL specialists can advocate for their students.
How two ELL students responded to a teacher's hurtful comments
Anne Marie shares the story of two girls, one from Ethiopia and one from Eritrea, who responded to a teacher's hurtful comments about their part of the world.
Embracing the issues on students' minds
Anne Marie talks about her approach to embracing the issues on her students' minds in the classroom.
Solving dilemmas: The importance of checking and understanding your own perspective
Anne Marie talks about the importance of examining your own lens as part of the "dilemmas" approach outlined in "Teachers as Allies."
Teachers as Allies: How a student's story inspired a book
Anne Marie shares the story of a young woman whose experience inspired a group of educators to write a book explaining how teachers can serve as allies for undocumented students and dreamers.
Getting to know high school ELLs
Anne Marie shares the importance of giving students the chance to share their stories and experiences in high school.
Helping Dreamers tell their stories
Anne Marie talks about the importance of giving Dreamers and undocumented students the chance to tell their stories.