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

Stephanie Ortiz, Branson High School, Branson, Missouri     Intro:    The Heritage Voices: Empowering & Celebrating Biliteracy project aims to support heritage speakers in developing their bilingual and biliterate abilities. Given the large population of Spanish-speaking students in our district, our primary goal is to provide resources and guidance to heritage speakers to successfully navigate the Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) requirements while celebrating their achievements i