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Anti-Bias Education | Curriculum + Instruction | Data + Assessments | Dual language + Biliteracy | Family Student Engagement | Leading for Equity | Our Collaborations | Professional Learning

The Power of Validation: How Coaches and Administrators Can Strengthen Teacher Growth
The Power of Validation: How Coaches and Administrators Can Strengthen Teacher Growth
Leading for Equity, Professional LearningSarah OttowApril 7, 2025
How Clarity and Confidence Elevate Educators and Students
How Clarity and Confidence Elevate Educators and Students
Leading for Equity, Curriculum and Instruction, Anti-Bias Education, Family Student Engagement, Data and AssessmentsSarah OttowMarch 23, 20252b, 3b, 4b, 5b
The Translation Trap
The Translation Trap
Leading for Equity, Curriculum and Instruction, Anti-Bias EducationSarah OttowMarch 20, 2025
Welcoming Newcomer Students: Be Present, Not Perfect
Welcoming Newcomer Students: Be Present, Not Perfect
Family Student Engagement, Leading for EquitySarah OttowMarch 10, 20251b, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b
Low Prep Strategies to Boost Independence and Productive Struggle
Low Prep Strategies to Boost Independence and Productive Struggle
Curriculum and Instruction, Data and AssessmentsSarah OttowMarch 4, 20251c, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c
Safety First: The Foundation for Learning in Uncertain Times
Safety First: The Foundation for Learning in Uncertain Times
Leading for Equity, Family Student Engagement, Curriculum and Instruction, Anti-Bias EducationSarah OttowFebruary 28, 20251b, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b
The Key to Productive Struggle Through Student-Centered Discussions
The Key to Productive Struggle Through Student-Centered Discussions
Curriculum and Instruction, Leading for EquityConfianza: For Educators of Language LearnersJanuary 17, 20253b, 4b, 5b, 1b, 2b
Three Steps Towards Schoolwide Change: Language Specialists as Teacher Leaders
Three Steps Towards Schoolwide Change: Language Specialists as Teacher Leaders
Curriculum and Instruction, Leading for Equity, Anti-Bias EducationSarah OttowDecember 2, 20244c, 5c
The Role of School Counselors in Supporting Multilingual Learners
The Role of School Counselors in Supporting Multilingual Learners
Leading for Equity, Family Student Engagement, Anti-Bias EducationConfianza: For Educators of Language LearnersDecember 2, 2024
Leveraging AI in Schools: A Balanced Approach
Leveraging AI in Schools: A Balanced Approach
Leading for Equity, Professional LearningSarah OttowNovember 18, 2024
Interrupting Anti-Immigrant and Racist Rhetoric at School: Resource Roundup
Interrupting Anti-Immigrant and Racist Rhetoric at School: Resource Roundup
Anti-Bias Education, Leading for EquitySarah OttowSeptember 12, 2024
Supporting Listening and Reading Comprehension for Long Term English Learners
Supporting Listening and Reading Comprehension for Long Term English Learners
Curriculum and Instruction, Leading for Equity, Family Student EngagementConfianza: For Educators of Language LearnersJuly 9, 2024
A Holistic Approach: Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners
A Holistic Approach: Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners
Data and Assessments, Curriculum and Instruction, Leading for EquitySarah OttowJune 28, 20242b, 1b, 3b, 4c, 5c
Boosting Cognitive Engagement: A Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Playlist
Boosting Cognitive Engagement: A Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Playlist
Curriculum and Instruction, Data and Assessments, Leading for EquitySarah OttowJune 14, 20242b, 3c, 4b, 5b
ELE Leaders Coaching ELE Leaders
ELE Leaders Coaching ELE Leaders
Anti-Bias Education, Professional Learning, Our CollaborationsConfianza: For Educators of Language LearnersMay 29, 20244b
The Language We Use to Talk about Students
The Language We Use to Talk about Students
Anti-Bias Education, Leading for Equity, Curriculum and InstructionSarah OttowMay 22, 20241b, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b
Newcomers in Massachusetts: A Community of Practice Approach
Newcomers in Massachusetts: A Community of Practice Approach
Curriculum and Instruction, Family Student Engagement, Leading for EquitySarah OttowApril 24, 2024
Strategies for More Effective Collaborative Relationships of Learning
Strategies for More Effective Collaborative Relationships of Learning
Leading for Equity, Curriculum and InstructionSarah OttowJanuary 30, 2024
The Invisible Tax: What Can Educators and Schools Do To Ensure The “Invisible Tax” Does Not Create Burnout
The Invisible Tax: What Can Educators and Schools Do To Ensure The “Invisible Tax” Does Not Create Burnout
Anti-Bias Education, Leading for EquityConfianza: For Educators of Language LearnersJanuary 11, 20245c, 4b
More Than Scaffolds...Providing the Right Space For Oracy Instruction
More Than Scaffolds...Providing the Right Space For Oracy Instruction
Curriculum and Instruction, Family Student Engagement, Leading for Equity, Anti-Bias EducationSarah OttowDecember 15, 20232b, 3c, 4c, 5c, 1b
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