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Carly Spina

@mrsspinasclass.bsky.social

Multilingual Education Specialist, Author, Speaker My passion is serving & supporting multilingual learners, families, and communities. BLOG: https://movingbeyondformls.blogspot.com/ BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Beyond-Multilingual-Learners-Linguist

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Igniting Real Change for MultiLingual Learners: Equity and Advocacy in Action presented by Carly Spina October 16, 2025 Medinah Shrine Addison 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Central Time 5.5 PD Hours Live In-Person, Live On-Line & On-Demand (Recorded-30 days)Β  Registration includes:Β Continental Breakfast & Lunc...

Let's hang out and get our learn on this October! illinoisascd.org/professional...

30.07.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Upcoming opportunity to connect & learn together: Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners - so excited to partner with IL ASCD for this event in October! Grab a few colleagues and register together! illinoisascd.org/professional...

30.07.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love this idea from @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social at EmpowerCon β€” β€œNo” cards. Creating cards & affirmations that celebrate students putting in effort, like trying out for a team, even if they weren’t successful.

15.07.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This will always make my jaw drop when human beings that I love, respect, and admire have my book! Ahhhh!!

07.07.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

omg THANK YOUUUUU!!! Seriously I'm so thankful!!!

07.07.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ALL HANDS ON DECK: Take action to demand release of Title III funds! Although Congress appropriated $890 million in Title III funds for FY25, the U.S. Department of Education has not yet allocated these funds to the states. The July 1st deadline has since

Although Congress appropriated $890 million in Title III funds for FY25, the U.S. Department of Education has not yet allocated these funds to the states.

The time is now to act. Let's show up for our schools and communities, together.

irc.thecenterweb.org/all-hands-on...

02.07.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Came home to find this beautiful gifts from @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social β€”
Congratulations on the release of her new book IGNITING REAL CHANGE FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS πŸ”₯πŸ“š

01.07.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

WE SHOULD ALL CARE ABOUT TITLE III DOLLARS BEING WITHHELD. This directly impacts how we're able to serve & support multilingual learners in our schools and communities. GET INFORMED, GET CONNECTED, GET ACTIVE!

02.07.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NABE Call to Action-Attachments.docx Sample letter for contacting members of Congress: Subject: Constituents Urge Immediate Release of FY25 Title III ESSA Funds Dear [Senator/Representative] [Last Name], As your constituents and advocat...

Special thanks to NABE for their informative press conference yesterday regarding the Withholding of Title III Funds. They shared many thoughts, ideas, and resources. Witholding these *congressionally approved* funds is already making a HUGE NEGATIVE IMPACT docs.google.com/document/d/1...

02.07.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to @emilyfrancis.bsky.social on her newest book releases!!! Celebrate with her by ordering these two amazing books!! Paper copy & e-book available on Amazon πŸ›’
www.amazon.com/Millys-Journ...

01.07.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's publication day and I've cried like 3 times already - IGNITING REAL CHANGE FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS IS HERE!!! I'm so thankful to everyone who has supported this journey of writing my second book! I cannot believe it's here!! www.routledge.com/Igniting-Rea...

30.06.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So, so thankful!! Thank you so much Denise!!

26.06.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners

Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners

#EduSky, check out this amazing new book by @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social! This is THE essential guide for conversations surrounding equity in education for multilingual learners and their families. Link to purchase: www.routledge.com/Igniting-Rea...

26.06.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners (Equity and Social Justice in Education Series) Amazon.com: Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners (Equity and Social Justice in Education Series): 9781032823362: Spina, Carly: Books

I LOVED @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social first book and look forward to this one! Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners a.co/d/8inHdXQ

23.06.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SO excited about this new Corwin release - Learners First: Purpose & Practicality in Your Early Years of Teaching by Dr. Denise Furlong, Ed.D and Keri Orange-Jones! @drfurlong.bsky.social @corwinpress.bsky.social Use code SOCIAL25 for a discount & free shipping!!

23.06.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

#LitMath25 - Hope to see you tomorrow!!!

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I'm sooooo excited for this! I can't wait to present my session, MOVING BEYOND LEVELING TEXTS FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS Weds June 18th at 10:30am, at the 2025 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Chicago this June! Join me & other educators: nctm.org/ncte-nctm2025 #LitMath2025

25.04.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Greetings from beautiful New Mexico! IRC Specialists @maestraolivia.bsky.social & Rachell Plote had a wonderful time presenting and connecting with educators at the @dlenm.bsky.social Translanguaging Summer Institute, and Olivia delivered a powerful keynote. Thank you DLeNM for having us!

16.06.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Igniting real change for English learners with Carly Spina | Ellevation

@mrsspinasclass.bsky.social is on ELLevation's Higher Aspirations podcast! In this compelling conversation, she talks about how her upbringing shaped her deep commitment to ELs, along with her impactful work at the IRC and the philosophies behind her books.

ellevationeducation.com/podcast/igni...

09.06.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sooooo excited to be a part of the MABE hELLo Podcast!!! I deeply love the MABE community and it was so fun to chat about my book releasing this month!! fast.wistia.net/embed/channe...

09.06.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm so honored to have been on the Highest Aspirations Podcast with ELLevation! We spoke about my first book (Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners), my upcoming book (Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners), my story, and my work at the IRC! info.ellevationeducation.com/webmail/8632...

09.06.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ILASCD Spring 2025 Journal

Proud team alert! @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social has published a powerful new article in the spring 2025 Illinois ASCD Journal, about the importance of language access and linguistic justice and how everyone is responsible for a linguistically inclusive school community.
issuu.com/ilascdpublis...

04.06.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!

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ILASCD Spring 2025 Journal

I'm so honored to have an article published in the spring issue of the IL ASCD Journal! My article is titled Going it Alone: When Linguistic Inclusivity is One Person's Responsibility. You can check out the link here (my article begins on page 76).
issuu.com/ilascdpublis...

28.05.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chicagoland teachers, check out this awesome upcoming professional learning opportnity. I'm sad to miss it but it looks amazing! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

12.05.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ahhhh I'm so excited!! This will be my first time attending too so I'm really pumped for this!

10.05.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners: Equity and Advocacy in Action In schools across the country, educators are serving more and more multilingual students and families. This book equips you with the considerations, tools, and resources you need as you fight for equi...

My second book is available for pre-order! I am so excited!
IGNITING REAL CHANGE FOR MULITLINGUAL LEARNERS: Equity & Advocacy in Action is for YOU! I'm so proud to be a part of the Social Justice & Equity in Education Series at Routlege!
www.routledge.com/Igniting-Rea...

10.05.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am SOOOOO excited for this Friday's session at #MABEMI25 - hope to see you there!

06.05.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm sooooo excited for this! I can't wait to present my session, MOVING BEYOND LEVELING TEXTS FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS Weds June 18th at 10:30am, at the 2025 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Chicago this June! Join me & other educators: nctm.org/ncte-nctm2025 #LitMath2025

25.04.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Wrapping Our Students in Support Continuing another session from our Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners book study tomorrow... and this is something that I mention - ...

"Sometimes, we just need to see that our community is still in our corner..."
movingbeyondformls.blogspot.com/2025/04/wrap...

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