Meghan Cheely, Monett Elementary School, Monett Introduction The Monett community is home to a linguistically diverse population, with students speaking over twenty different languages or dialects. The number of families considered Newcomers, those newly arrived in the United States, is rapidly increasing in our schools. As a result, it is critical for educators to support these students in learning English as a second language. One significant challenge faced by many En

Nicole Jones Alvin Brooks Middle School (Hickman Mills C-1 School District) Kansas City, Missouri Introduction Many times, families do not have access to language and education-based resources. The multilingual board game lending library is designed to celebrate bilingualism and help bridge the gap between home and school. Games encourage growth in the areas of English language acquisition as well as each family’s language and cultural background. Games introduce th

Carrie Clark, Branson High School, Branson, Missouri Intro The primary objectives of this project are twofold: to enhance literacy and language proficiency by reading Spanish-language books and materials. Given that my students are studying Spanish with the ultimate aim of effective communication, it is essential for them to excel in both understanding written texts and articulating information orally. Achieving proficiency in these areas will not only support their aca