Day: June 30, 2026

Academic vocabulary lesson in a classroom
Academic vocabulary explained: the three tiers, why Tier 2 words matter most for English Learners, example word lists, and how to teach academic vocabulary effectively.
Benefits of translanguaging for multilingual students
The research-backed benefits of translanguaging: comprehension, engagement, identity, and deeper learning, plus the practical conditions districts need to realize them.
Students in conversation, translanguaging vs code-switching
Translanguaging vs code-switching explained: how the two concepts differ, why the distinction matters for instruction, and a side-by-side comparison table.