Teaching vocabulary with digital cameras
Learn how Amber helps vocabulary come alive for her students with digital cameras -- all while teaching them important technology skills!
Pat Mora on Poetry
Pat Mora is a Mexican-American author, poet, and advocate for the Hispanic community. Many of her books are bilingual, presenting topics affecting ...
Writing a cooperative paragraph
In this classroom clip, Albuquerque teacher Ali Nava leads her students through a written summary of the story by writing a cooperative paragraph.
Introduction: Becoming Bilingual
For a teacher who speaks only English, having students who speak another language can be a daunting prospect. How do teachers teach English language ...
Introducing different versions of "Cinderella"
Clara describes other international versions of the story that students would have access to, based on students' cultures.
Una carrera en arte: Ser ilustrador
Raúl describe su carrera como ilustrador.
100 Years of Solitude
Monica, who wrote "My Name Is Gabito/My llamo Gabito" about the childhood of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, explains how "One Hundred Years of Solitude" ...
Becoming Bilingual: Parents as Partners
Meet Kathy Mayer, the principal of Rachel Carson Elementary in Chicago, Illinois, who learned early on that one key to teaching young readers is parent engagement.
The role of ESL teachers in collaboration
Kenji speaks about some of the strengths that ESL teachers bring to their settings.
Overcoming language barriers with ELL parents
Amber shares some strategies for overcoming the language barrier in ELL parent outreach.