Language Inclusion Is for Every Multilingual Learner
When schools talk about language inclusion, the conversation often turns immediately to students who are still learning English. That makes sense. Students developing proficiency in the language of instruction need intentional support to access learning and demonstrate what they know. But language inclusion is bigger than language support. A multilingual student does not stop being […]
More English Is Not Always Better Support for Multilingual Learners
Rethinking language, learning, and inclusion in schools with language diverse populations 1. The Question Many Families and Teachers Are Asking In international and bilingual schools, multilingualism is the norm, not the exception. Students move between languages at home, with friends, and in their thinking. Still, it is understandable that parents and teachers may become concerned […]