Carly Spina

I am so excited to be a part of this year's hashtag#IMPACT2025 Conference amongst so many folks I deeply respect! It'll be a great few days of virtual learning together. Want to attend?? Simply click this link to register! events.zoom.us/ev/AqVpf76QD...

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.

Only @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social would spend a wild Saturday night poring over a 13-year study of ELs. 😂

It's fitting then that she led a lively discussion about data, with a reminder that "ACCESS data is SCHOOL data" — it's a reflection of the way the entire school supports English learners.

Social Media Trend: Unfortunately I Do Love... For students in 6-12 especially, we know they spend a lot of time consuming content online. I love bringing social media trends into the cla...

Have you seen the trend "Unfortunately I do love..." floating around socials? Quick engagement idea for your students in 6-12!
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"I Need" Cards: Printables for Newcomers At the beginning of the school year, I always encourage folks to prep a ton of these in anticipation of newcomer students that will arrive t...

Updated this tool just this week to add Haitian Creole thanks to Karina & Evens Paul!!
"I NEED" statement cards for newcomers! movingbeyondformls.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-ne...

Next week is the FY26 Statewide Meeting for Administrators Supporting English Learners. I have two sessions at the end of each day - I'll bring my energy, so don't worry if you've run out of yours (you can share mine with me!). I'd love to see you there!

Will you be at the Illinois Principals Association Conference in October? I have a session that Tuesday and I'd love to see you there!

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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)  Registration includes: Continental Breakfast & Lunc...

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

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...

Love this idea from @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social at EmpowerCon — “No” cards. Creating cards & affirmations that celebrate students putting in effort, like trying out for a team, even if they weren’t successful.

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

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

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.

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Came home to find this beautiful gifts from @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social —
Congratulations on the release of her new book IGNITING REAL CHANGE FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS 🔥📚

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!

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...

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 🛒
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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...

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

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...

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

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!!

#LitMath25 - Hope to see you tomorrow!!!

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

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!

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.

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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...

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...

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.
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