What is multicultural literature?
Bishop’s own research, teaching and writing has focused on the literature by and about people of color.
Beyond folk, food and festivals
Bishop talks about some of the common myths of multicultural children’s literature.
Cultural authenticity
Bishop believes that multicultural books need to express the richness of a specific culture, but also express qualities that are universal to all people.
Celebrating children through poetry
Poetry is magical – with its intensity, rhythm, repetition, alliteration. African-American poetry focuses particularly on self affirmation and the valuing of each child.
ELLs in Poughkeepsie
Pam provides an overview of the diverse ELL population in Poughkeepsie, New York.
What made me become a teacher
Tracey explains how being creative influenced her decision to become a teacher.
University partnerships
Poughkeepsie ESL Coach Pam Knittel describes the ELL professional development partnerships she has created with local universities.
Student overview
Andrea offers an overview of her student population.
Passion for ELLs
Pam shares her passion for working with ELLs.
PLC time
Pam describes the PLC model she has been working on creating in her district.