Kaitlyn Richter - Nixa Junior High - Nixa, MO Intro This project provides English Learners (ELs) the opportunity to engage with high-interest texts that their English-speaking peers are reading. Edmentum (2023) discusses the importance of giving ELs time to read self-selected texts every day. ELs are some of the hardest working students in our building because of the extra mental hoops they jump through every day. They deserve the opportunity to read stories in their home l

Katherine Brummett, Clardy Elementary Gladstone, Missouri Intro The goal of this project is to enhance literacy for English Learners (ELs) by integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and holistic wellness practices into the curriculum. Through intentional wellness activities and lessons, the project aims to build student confidence and promote self-understanding through intentional wellness lessons and activities. It also encourages the use of home languages to affirm cu

Mareena Snarey, Monett Intermediate School / Pierce City Middle School Monett and Pierce City, Missouri Intro: The goal of this project is to increase multiliteracy and multicultural awareness with students through select read-aloud books. Of the many excellent books available, thirty were chosen as read-alouds for sharing weekly with the class throughout the school year. For each book, I also created a mini lesson on how the book could be used in the classroom to foster m