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Lost in Translation: Indigenous Languages ≠ Dialects
As educators, it is our responsibility to create an inclusive and empowering environment for all students, especially those who are...
Dana Gastich French
Jul 17, 20234 min read
There's Nothing Special about English
As a global lingua franca, English has long been perceived by many as a superior language. But let’s be real: there is nothing that makes...
Dana Gastich French
May 1, 20235 min read
The Overemphasis on Literacy in ESL
Scroll through any educational headlines and you’ll be hard-pressed to avoid K-12’s top concern: literacy. Everything from strategies for...
Dana Gastich French
Mar 31, 20235 min read
ESL is 'Language for Later'
Walk a day in the shoes of an ESL teacher and you'll become quickly dizzied by the squall of requests: Zala is struggling. I think she...
Dana Gastich French
Feb 21, 20233 min read
The ESL Identity Crisis
"So, what do you do anyway?" If you're an ESL teacher, you've likely been on the receiving end of this question. And it's also likely...
Dana Gastich French
Jan 3, 20236 min read
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