In this workshop, we'll explore what social justice teaching looks like in the context of strong bilingual programs as well as programs with bilingual students. We'll focus on a set of principles for bilingual social justice teaching, including respect for students' home languages, equity between students and between languages, well-developed social justice curriculum, meaningful family and community involvement, and critical reflection. Bring your questions, concerns, ideas, and resources.
Previously a bilingual elementary school teacher in California and Guatemala, I'm currently the submissions editor at Rethinking Schools -- a magazine and book publisher that focuses on social justice in education. I'm also a co-editor of Rethinking Bilingual Education, an anthology... Read More →
