I want my students to love and honor who they are and where they come from
On my very first day as an English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Spanish teacher in Kensington,…
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Latinx Issues
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How districts, schools, and educators can support English learners in the classroom
On her first day of seventh grade, Genesis Mejia recalls walking into her social studies classroom late, lost,…
As a Spanish-speaking parent, it’s difficult to advocate for my children’s education
It’s difficult living in an English-speaking community when you do not speak English — especially as a parent. …
How I pushed through Philly’s education system and learned to embrace my roots
*Editor’s note: The author works as a multimedia reporter for Kensington Voice. I was born and raised in…