Amy Green    Monett Early Childhood Center and Monett Intermediate School   Monett, MO     Intro   Visual literacy and peer conversations are critical components of early language learning.  This project creates new interactions for English Learners (ELs) between their peers and family.  First, by engaging in classroom conversations while “reading” art, followed by sending wordless picture books home for students to share with family in their home language.  The goal of this

Jen Stoops and Ashley Bolling, Parkview High School, Springfield, MO      Intro   This project included a 10-Day Artists-in-Residency with Rodrigo Alvarez and Isaac Tapia. These artists worked with students in our English Language Development (ELD) Program to design and paint a 10’x40’ mural, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic diversity of Parkview students both past and present. It will stand as a testament to the importance of diversity and inclusion for years to come.

Megan Horton, Branson High School, Branson, MO     Intro   Given the community's ties to the tourism industry, Branson High School serves a student population with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This project advocates for multiliteracy through the creation of welcome banners and custom lanyard badges. By creating welcome banners for the school building and incorporating “welcome” in various languages, families will feel a connection immediately by seeing their n