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It is VITAL that we protect the languages students join our classrooms knowing, hearing, understanding, speaking. These are leverages to acquiring English or other languages. Ignoring languages not only limits students’ participation but also endangers their confidence & identity increasing language loss. Linguistic oppression has devastating consequences. 💗 Valentina... show more

🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽

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Fabiola Neira3 years ago

Well said Valentina!

🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz3 years ago

Thank you 💗

Stilo & Korl3 years ago

Would love to interview you in an article for @AllAgesofGeek!

🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz3 years ago

@AllAgesofGeek Let’s talk. Please send me a direct message with details.

Kathleen O'Connor3 years ago

Any advice about slogans/ posters/ classroom environment that communicates to students and families my hope that babies learn parents’ home language? Parents often proudly tell me that younger sibs speak only English.

🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz3 years ago

@CherylAnnESL Thank you. I get that question frequently. Take a look here. You might find one that you like.

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