BLESSED with SECOND LANGUAGES and DIVERSE CULTURES: Supporting Literacy Journeys of Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students

In honor of my beloved god-nephews, Kadeem and Isaiah, the son's of my treasured friend and mentor Dr. Carol Wilcox of Denver Public Schools, and for the incredible international school students I serve in my collaborations with their brilliant and giving teachers...

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPING Culturally Connected CLASSROOMS and Responsive LEARNING:
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