🥳 Happy Belated Birthday to the inspirational Dolores Huerta!

As a part of our Latina’s in History Series, Via celebrates the mark that Dolores Huerta has made as a labor leader and civil rights activist.

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🌟 Spotlight Leader Alert! 🌟Meet Dr. Rocio del Castillo, a dedicated advocate for educational equity and social justice. With over 2 decades of experience and a rich background spanning Peru to the US, she's transforming lives through education. bit.ly/3TL6K5G

🥳 Birthday Wishes to our beloved Nancy! We all wish you the Happiest of Birthdays. May your day be filled with everything that brings you joy! 🎂

👩🏽‍🏫 Bri Morales #ILTOY24 , 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year, reminds us to put humanity at the heart of education: where students are seen, heard, and valued in their unique journeys of growth and discovery. ♥️

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Calling all TK-12 Spanish language teachers in CALIFORNIA! Register here for a free of charge professional learning workshop  that will provide practical strategies for teaching acentos with @pocketprofe
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🌞Nature's awe-inspiring phenomenon, a #solareclipse , will appear on April 8, 2024. During the #eclipse , the Moon will perfectly align with the Sun making the Sun appear to be engulfed by darkness. Don’t miss it - the next one won’t be until August 23, 2044! 🌒

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Join Via in celebrating the Week of the Young Child April 6-12! 🚸

👷🏽‍♀️ Help the children build on their expanding oral language capacities through interactions with others in their homes, communities, & school. 👷🏽‍♂️

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📈All language is an asset. The way that our students language is a part of their identity, their experiences and their way of thinking. Honoring the beauty of their language is an essential part of asset-based pedagogy. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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🧶Teaching oracy fosters the development of expressive language through structured dialogue & can be done in ways that put more intention behind how the teacher guides and organizes student talk.🗣️

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🌻April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month! Join Via in celebrating the linguistic diversity in our communities & advocate for resources & support for bilingual/multilingual learners.🗣️

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🌍💃 The Via delighted in every moment of March. We danced, savored delicious foods, shared stories, presented in 4 states, and explored other cities and cultures. 🍽️✈️

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📝 April is #NationalPoetryMonth and a time to celebrate the power of words. Today we highlight the beautiful verse of Ada Limón, the first Latina to be named Poet Laureate of the US. Bring poetry to the classroom as a way for students to explore the beauty of language. 🎨🖌️

April is Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month!!

Via will celebrate the mark that Women have made on History beyond the month of March by elevating the contributions of historical Latinas each month. Learn more at tinyurl.com/bdfbsbhy & watch for our monthly posts celebrating their contributions.🦸🏻‍♀️🗣️

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Spanish's clear phoneme-grapheme links make learning straightforward, with few exceptions. Some authentic methods: el dictado for various language aspects, word walls highlighting irregularities, families léxicas for orthography, and trabalenguas for phonemic awareness. #TRISchat

The Via Team spent 3 amazing days with a dedicated group of Bilingual Educators. Our days were filled with music, learning, dancing, and fun. It was a true celebration of learning and this video captures just a few of the highlights!🪕📖

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Q5: What is your favorite strategy for supporting cross linguistic connections between Spanish and English to students? #TRISchat

A4: Spelling instruction in Spanish often focuses on syllables. In English it is crucial that spelling rules, patterns, and sight words are taught explicitly.

Q4: What are the differences in the spelling instructional approach in English and Spanish language? #TRISchat

A2: Incorporating cultural contexts in reading links language to life, not just words but worlds & identities. Acknowledging learners' identities is crucial for a culturally responsive environment. Amplifying their stories fosters inclusive, empowering learning spaces. #TRISChat