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Shoutout to NYCDistrict9 for their continuous dedication and commitment to their district logo! When there’s a strong sense of belonging, everyone can excel and thrive in all aspects of their identities! Started in D9 & bringing it soon…BronxWIDE! Office of Multilingual Learners Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Big things are happening here in the Bronx! TOMORROW—Come one, come ALL to learn and discuss what our MLs/ELLs need from us in order to become great readers and writers! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… José A. Viana District 7 D8Connect NYCDistrict9 CSD10 NYC District 11Community School District District12Bronx

🙌🏽 so proud to see NYC District 11Community School District leaders on a panel to support the next generation of great leaders!

So humbled and honored to be alongside like-minded individuals and experts that are advocating for our ML/ELLs to thrive in EVERY space they’re in! 🙌🏽 More to come!

Honored to speak with fellow ML/ELL advocates on centering multilingualism as a driver of excellence for ALL! Thanks Lexia & José A. Viana for hosting such an inspiring event—building a system where every student’s identity is valued and uplifted! Office of Multilingual Learners

ML/ELLs’ success starts with great leaders who recognize that our students are not learning “in spite” of their languages — but that it’s the FOUNDATION of their learning. Grateful to these incredible leaders for their presence and commitment! 🙌🏽 Office of Multilingual Learners

Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with ML/ELL directors across boroughs. Streamlining best practices together strengthens our policy work and ensures better outcomes for our MLs/ELLs! 👌 Office of Multilingual Learners NYC Public Schools

A heartfelt thank you to the BRONX CPSes, MESAS & ML/ELL advocates who showed up and showed out at our event for our MLs/ELLs! Thank YOU for championing equity and opportunity for all students! District 7 D8Connect NYCDistrict9 CSD10 NYC District 11Community School District BXHSD81011

Honored and grateful to serve as an advisor on the Chancellor’s Multilingual NYC Advisory Council, alongside dedicated leaders committed to boldly reimagining education in NYC Public Schools for multilingual, immigrant, and undocumented students! Office of Multilingual Learners Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos

A pleasure connecting at the Multilingual Futures Conference with ML/ELL advocates citywide! Grateful to Bronx D7–9 MESAs Loveena Thomas & Ashley Butler for their session on complex texts, & to Joseph Allegretto (NYCDistrict9 ) for his session on structured literacy for MLs/ELLs!

Ended the day today with a reminder of why I LOVE what I do! D8Connect ‘s Multicultural Fair was a beautiful celebration of diversity, unity, and culture. Thank you to the incredible D8Connect community for making this event unforgettable! Office of Multilingual Learners Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos

A huge shoutout to P.S. 41 Gun Hill Road for ensuring their Muslim population are seen, heard, validated and celebrated! What a beautiful invite! 🙌🏽 NYC District 11Community School District

Thank you P.S. 41 Gun Hill Road for showing your Muslim students & families that they truly belong. Honoring Eid uplifted identity, fostered inclusion, & celebrated the rich diversity of your community! Eid Mubarak to all celebrating! 🌙 Office of Multilingual Learners NYC District 11Community School District

Happy Tuesday! 🙌🏽

Grateful for two days of learning and collaboration with citywide ML/ELL colleagues! When all stakeholders come together with intentionality and purpose, WE create the conditions our MLs/ELLs need to thrive in EVERY space! 🙌🏽 Office of Multilingual Learners NYC Public Schools

A warm welcome to NYCDistrict9’s new Deputy Superintendent, Katiria Rojas-Turnbull! Excited for our continued partnership in strengthening ML/ELL policy practices that shape instructional practices for our MLS/ELLs! When policy shapes practice, equity follows. 👌

The Bronx ML/ELL Policy Team led intentional & purposeful July PDs on policy practices — all with CTLE credit! Missed them? You can still access the resources! Don’t miss August sessions! 📩 Reach out to your Bronx ML/ELL CPS for links & info!

The foundation of a strong bilingual program begins with collaboration. Grateful to these incredible leaders from Office of Multilingual Learners & NYC District 11Community School District for uniting to shape the vision for the city’s FIRST robust Albanian TBE program launching in the 2025–2026 school year! #11x105

Honored to be part of conversations that impact the academic success of our MLs/ELLs! Together, we’re working to ensure they have EVERY opportunity to thrive, grow, and SHINE alongside their peers. Excited for what’s ahead! 🌟Office of Multilingual Learners Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos