Sarah Bernadette Ottow

Teachers Vow to Keep Immigrant Kids Learning Despite Anxiety Around Deportation But they say not all educators have been given guidance on how to respond to ICE visits — or how to quell students’ fears about their fate.

Teachers Vow to Keep Immigrant Kids Learning — Thanks to @jonapolitano.bsky.social

www.the74million.org/article/teac...

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The Key to Productive Struggle Through Student-Centered Discussions — Confianza by Sarah B. Ottow In schools, we often emphasize the importance of engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking—but how often do we give students the reins to truly lead their learning? As an exp...

Students need to be taught how to have discourse as part of their productive struggle in deep learning...Speaking and listening skills don't just happen! Learn more about 3 steps we use for student-centered discussions: ellstudents.com/blogs/the-co... @sarahottow.bsky.social

My newest article is about the Key to Productive Struggle Through Student-Centered Discussions

Three Steps Towards Schoolwide Change: Language Specialists as Teacher Leaders — Confianza by Sarah Bernadette Ottow Originally published on Colorín Colorado Becoming a Changemaker When I became an English Language (EL) teacher, I had high hopes — not only for my work with my student...

Language specialists, every day you inspire growth and make a meaningful difference in your schools. In this piece, @sarahottow.bsky.social shares some things you can do to grow your influence and bring about even more change on behalf of students. #EduSky

Language matters and words are powerful.

Have you ever taken a moment to self reflect on the language we are using and hearing? Below is a way to start. #Edusky #ELChat #MLL #EB #DuallyIdentified #Mindsetshift

Newcomers in Massachusetts: A Community of Practice Approach — Confianza by Sarah Bernadette Ottow, Founder & Director of Confianza LLC Originally posted in NAELPA’s Spring 2024 Newsletter “Massachusetts, like many states, has seen an increase in the number of...

Each student brings a unique perspective to our classrooms. This Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to reflect on the power of inclusion and belonging in schools throughout the country. #Edusky

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"It's really about centering the students and making sure that all students feel part of the general education setting. Not this separate approach." — @sarahottow.bsky.social

Listen as Ottow discusses how a "language lens" benefits ALL students, regardless of their linguistic backgrounds. #EduSky

Interrupting Anti-Immigrant and Racist Rhetoric at School: Resource Roundup — Confianza by Sarah B. Ottow As I write this in September 2024, we are in the midst of a presidential election in the United States. Unfortunately a central part of current American political discourse consist...

Sadly, the racist rhetoric dominating the news is not likely to end any time soon. We need to protect our students, particularly those who are targets of anti-immigrant discourse. Our founder, @sarahottow.bsky.social, offers advice to help educators keep hatred out of our schools. #edusky #elsky

Confianza Training Replay — Confianza: Equity, Language & Literacy

“When we change the way we think, we change the way we teach.”

The recording of @sarahottow.bsky.social's recent live training is available this week. No cost, no form to fill out, just available for you to view it. Please share with any educators, coaches or leaders who may be interested! #edusky

I'm still getting acclimated, so I'll be adding people as I find them, but I've started a starter pack highlighting educators, researchers, advocates & activists in the JEDI / DEI space.

I know there are MANY who belong on this list, so let me know if you'd like to be included. #edusky

Excited to be partnering with #NAELPA to present "Teacher Empowerment: Leveraging AI Resources for Language Development." Join us and @sarahottow.bsky.social this Tuesday (Nov. 19) at 4pm EST! #elleducation #edchat #aiineducation

REGISTER: tinyurl.com/4f3tn389

Confianza | Equity, Language and Literacy Professional Development, School Improvement, ALL students, Sarah Ottow, Courses, Workshops, Coaching, Multilingual Language Learners, ELL, MLL, EAL, ENL, ESL, ESOL, EL

Hello, BlueSky! We help educators & leaders build inclusive learning environments where all students, including ELLs/multilingual learners, feel valued, respected & capable of doing great things. We look forward to learning with you! ellstudents.com
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