Getting started as an advocate for ELLs
Lori shares the experiences that made her start thinking about advocacy work for immigrant students.
Helping a student find a bed
Lori shares the story of a child who told her that didn't have a bed at home.
How home visits changed our relationships with families
Lori talks about the power of home visits to change relationships with families.
How personal invitations to families can help them feel more welcome
Lori talks about the difference that a personal invitation to a school event can make to an immigrant family.
How to provide young children with extra-curricular activities
Lori offers some ideas for creating enriching experiences for young children.
Preparing immigrant students to advocate for themselves
Lori explains why she believes immigrant children need to learn how to advocate for themselves at an early age.
Reflecting on Maslow: Meeting children's needs
Lori explains why Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a useful model to think about when considering immigrant students' experiences in school.
Solving dilemmas: Slowing down and digging into the situation
Lori shares an approach in the book that encourages educators to slow down, check their own perspective, and dig into a situation when trying to address a dilemma.
Student story: An encouraging sibling
Lori shares the story of a child who talked about how encouraging a sibling was on a regular basis.
Student story: An opportunity share a special holiday
Lori shares the story of an Ethiopian student who was excited to talk about her family's celebration of Orthdox Christmas.