As schools are closing across the state, rest up today and jump on for some free pd tonight. @Tonyawardsinger was the MABE keynote from 2018. MABE

Looking for amazing ideas to better support newcomers? Get your answers ready to share and see what others are doing. #MABEMI2019 MABE

Looking forward to the new legislation posed and shared today. Thanks for a great meeting @ncstiiid

Another amazing example of Michigan at its finest. Suzanne Toohey #Relentless4ELs oaklandschoolsmi.com/2019/04/11/os-…

These back to school days are such exciting days. We are so honored we got to work with so many of you this summer. We wish you all a wonderful year. #arribabiliteracy #vivabiliteracy teachingforbiliteracy.com/wp-content/upl…

We need to take a look at why we have the teacher shortage. Check out this fresh perspective. forbes.com/sites/petergre…

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Check out this outstanding educator from Kalamazoo. This is a message for all of our students.

Very interesting. facebook.com/17334867938261…

PLN- I’m looking for good articles on secondary models for ELs. Not necessarily newcomer specific, just general considerations for secondary. Any ideas?

Meet Libby Garno, our new intern! She is currently a Master's student in Educational Leadership & Policy at U of M, focusing on teacher education & preparation. Help her grow your membership benefits by completing her survey! bit.ly/MABESurvey

Today, @MIEducation sent a letter to Betsy Devos urging her to grant a nationwide waiver of statewide student assessments. When kids get back to school, the number one priority must be ensuring they have the resources they need, not on state assessments. michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-1…

Michigan citizens, please urge your local representatives to support SB 373 when they return to Lansing on Wednesday. The bill will allow for the 180 instructional days to be waived, and for schools to be FULLY funded for the rest of the school year.

"Our English learners are the kids who can least afford lost instructional time." -Dr. Jana Echevarria Jana Echevarria, PhD Just learned some great ideas for supporting the literacy development of our ELs, even virtually during this time when schools are closed. #VirtuEL @TanELLclassroom

Did you know that Lansing has a Spanish news update each Friday!?!? Check it out wlns.com/6-news-spanish…

Stay up to date on the updates from MDE regarding English Learners. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/michigan-dep…

Equity Guide Pandemic Schooling.pdf - Google Drive I came across this document today. I like the 10 steps it provides with concrete suggestions for action. drive.google.com/file/d/1UcUOcb…

Looking forward to a great conference!!