Lundgaard talking about refining our practice #AZLA18

YES! We can't forget the importance of output.

Let's not forget the importance of German! Here's a list of reasons to learn it!

Gnight Don't let the world depress you It’s a mess, you Are a star Don't let the world deter you We prefer you As you are

Sometimes the greatest PD is the teacher down the hall.

Group and partner work is SO IMPORTANT for language learners!!!!

I needed to hear this today!

Yes! Yes! Instead of exposing learners to 2 or 3 languages, have them "explore" one language and begin to build proficiency! Programs that aim for exposure take valuable time away from building proficiency. "Taster" programs are not the best way to choose a language.

#MaFLA19 day 4 takeaway- let’s make each other’s jobs easier. Writing units is hard so let’s be collegial and share what we have without it being “perfect”. We’re smarter together!

"The world is in rehab, taking a breather from business as usual." Lissa Rankin

Remember... this is the way we were born.

Remembering Medgar Evers on the 57th anniversary of his assassination in Jackson, Mississippi ... "Freedom has never been free ..."

“Here is a secret hidden in plain sight: good teaching cannot be reduced to technique; good teaching comes from the identity and integrity of the teacher..” Parker J. Palmer

See this Instagram photo by Brené Brown instagram.com/p/CFIKowSDehd/…

America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country. The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not. I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.

Know where your money goes.

"Effective early language programs... meet the needs of all learners." In the latest issue of TLE, Rebecca Aubrey, Helena Curtain, and victoria gilbert share the hallmarks of effective #earlylang programs. #TuesdayTLE Read it at: bit.ly/2QNKo3w

This is so true and so POWERFUL!

Our Chinese teacher’s pride - Ying Jin sent us a great message to take home. ACTFL #NCLC18 Jeff Wang Asia Society Education