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• Multilingual Language Learners (MLLs) With Possible Special Education Needs: Tips for Classroom Teachers
  by Colleen Elep
  April 25, 2025
  As educators, there are many difficult situations we have to navigate when it comes to identifying the best program pathways for students. One common situation is when a Multilingual Language Learner (MLL, also known as English Language Learners) experiences significant challenges in their learning. But how do you know whether or not their difficulties are … Continue reading Multilingual Language Learners (MLLs) With Possible Special Education Needs: Tips for Classroom Teachers
• Teaching Reading is Equity Work!
  by Geeta Kumar
  April 25, 2025
  For the past several years, my annual learning goals have centered around deepening my understanding of Structured Literacy—an approach rooted in the Science of Reading and grounded in decades of research into how children’s brains acquire and process written language. As educators, we know that teaching reading is not just an academic goal—it is a … Continue reading Teaching Reading is Equity Work!
• Heritage Month Posters
  by Sharon Ethier
  April 25, 2025
  I love when ETFO releases their heritage month posters.  They are such a valuable resource that teachers can use all year long and not just during heritage months. Annually, ETFO releases heritage month posters for Black History Month, Asian Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, and Jewish Heritage month. You can find the past years’ posters … Continue reading Heritage Month Posters
• Why Does Anything Matter?
  by Rashmee Karnad-Jani
  April 17, 2025
  Hello Fellow Travellers, Much in the news. A lot of fluctuations that put the current weather patterns in the Greater Toronto Area to shame. I am not even looking elsewhere as I am busy with my own life. Therefore the question “why does anything matter?” became my title this time. It is human nature perhaps … Continue reading Why Does Anything Matter?

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