Teacher friends: I hope you'll read these beautiful, powerful, & deeply personal bio poems written by amazing educator + We Are America Teaching Fellow Laura Jeanne Penrod #NVSTOY24's students! Thank you Laura Jeanne Penrod #NVSTOY24 for sharing your students work and letting us learn from them!

Such an honor to collaborate w/ amazing teachers across the country like Laura Jeanne Penrod #NVSTOY24 who is a We Are America Fellow this year! Can't wait to read the stories her students write and share in their book. We have so much to learn from these young people!

Fan girl moment!!! Thank you 🔅Sonia W. Soltero🔅 & Jessica Lander for being apart of the 2nd Ellevation Summit…what a fantastic time! Ellevation Education

Jessica Lander and our Program Director Meisha Lamb-Bell at #NCSS2023

Teaching Friends - if you don't know about the amazing resources, lesson plans, and teacher PD at Re-Imagining Migration I hope you will rush to the org to check them out! They are fantastic!

Re-Imagining Migration's friends and collaborator Jessica Lander sharing stories of immigrant education in the US (including Plyler v. Doe) reimaginingmigration.org/plyler-v-doe-a….

Jessica Lander just wrapped up a terrific #ncss2023 session about the We Are America project, her students' cookbook, and past/present stories about immigration

(MVPs: Adam Strom and the techie who stopped the projector from flickering)

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A4 Jessica Lander is doing terrific things in the world of immigrant education through her We Are America project and Making Americans book, among other efforts. She inspires me to do better, use stories effectively, and nurture all students' experiences

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Join us to learn how Lowell Public Schools Food Services & Jessica Lander HS history class collaborated to engage students’ cultural histories! The Tasting History Project made space for students to teach and for the school to celebrate its diverse community. buff.ly/3tQJASk

Calling all educator visionaries, do you believe in the power of belonging? We are looking for dedicated individuals who want to become ambassadors for our shared mission. Learn more about our ambassador program, apply now or spread the word. reimaginingmigration.org/re-imagining-m… Sara K. Ahmed

Don't miss out! Julio Anta , @notjacoby, and Sara K. Ahmed will all join us for a conversation about teaching the Harper Collins Publishers graphic novel Frontera on December 12, 7pm ET, 4 pm PT. Register now because space is limited. forms.gle/q7TBwoACnnwShf…

Thank you Jessica Lander for all the work that you do. “Making Americans” is a great read for any educator who wants to do more to support students and families who have been historically isolated from quality education. #MTLC #LeadForEquity

What Most American Schools Do Wrong nytimes.com/2023/10/22/opi…

Interested in learning how schools can serve newcomer immigrant children better? Join The Century Foundation's EL Forum this Wednesday at 6PM for a discussion with teacher and author Jessica Lander. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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Good morning! When you’re feeling down and uninspired find motivation in the actions and words of others. A lot of times we’re surrounded by really good people who are doing a lot of uplifting things. So pay attention, look around, and be inspired! Have a great day!👊

Good morning! Be deliberate with the words that you speak. Use them to encourage those around you. Use them to point out the good things you see, the strengths of others, and the impact they’re making. Use your words to make the space around you a little better today!👊