LeighAnn Matthews
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Supervisor of Multilingual Education, K-12. @njascd Emerging Leader ‘23. Rutgers GSE PTL. Advocate for all learners. (tweets=my own)
New Jersey, USA
Joined February 2016
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Despite Congress appropriating $890 million in Fiscal Year 2025 for Title III – English Language Acquisition under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), FY25 Title III funds have NOT been released...
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Bias in the classroom can show up in subtle ways for MLLs—like never seeing their languages or cultures reflected in lessons. Here are smart ways to make inclusion routine, not extra. https://t.co/sC3jYzvC9u
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Speaking more than one language is a gift. #Multilingualism doesn’t develop overnight—it flourishes when nurtured with the right conditions. In the past, and in some cases even today, students learning #English have been placed in lower grades or denied access to grade-level
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I posted this "tweet" nearly 7 years ago (see below). Unfortunately, the misconception is still prevalent. The ESL program is not remedial. Students who are becoming multilingual in our classrooms will thrive linguistically and academically through the richness of input and
There is a harmful misconception that #ELLs need less in gen ed classrooms when in reality they need VERY rich language experiences in all content areas. Coloring or putting them on an app while the class is doing collaborative work or something else awesome will not cut it.
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I see you @Jenna26958411 ! Proud of you and @MsKTep for representing all of the multilingual learners and educators in NJ by being chosen to be a part of this NJDOE working group and have a voice in this very important work! ✨💪🏻
Today is the inaugural meeting of the New Jersey Literacy Working Group, tasked with making critical recommendations to implement effective literacy strategies and expand professional learning opportunities for educators. #NJDOELiteracySeries
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Thanks for a great day of professional learning! We can’t wait to see you again in BR! 🌎🥰
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Setting big goals for spending time in classrooms this year? This tip from leader @Cetecolotl64 can help you stay on track.
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Check out our themed #HispanicHeritage booklists for kids, middle grades, and young adults! https://t.co/jBDo1C2BgQ
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Are you certified in ESL? Seeking employment in a large, suburban, culturally, and linguistically diverse school district in New Jersey? Do you want to be a part of a collaborative department? Join our Multilingual team! 💪🏻🌎 Link to apply in the comments ⬇️
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We all know the importance of knowing student names (and pronouncing them correctly), but it can be easier said than done! Here are some tips to help. 🤝
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🔥🔥🔥 great presentation - thank you for sharing @Jessteach_ !!
Presentation about Newcomers and SLIFE created with my supervisor: https://t.co/fy1NJ8azNH Feel free to adjust/use as needed.
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When people feel inadequate at something they often avoid it. Students who feel inadequate at reading, avoid reading; those who feel inadequate at speaking in front of others, sit quietly; and often teachers who don’t feel prepared to teach multilingual learners avoid them and
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New! How to Use the Colorín Colorado ELL Strategy Library -- now available as a PDF guide and slide deck! You are welcome to bookmark, share, and include in your trainings! #ELL #ELLchat #MLL #MLLchat
https://t.co/suvYNmEE9Z
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📢 Calling all golfers! ���️ Still time to register to join our 1st golf outing! Not a golfer? Join us for dinner! The @BRRSD_EdFound provides grants for unique scientific, cultural, artistic & scholastic programs that benefit BR students. Link in the comments for more info!
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Today marks my official 1 year anniversary as a supervisor! 🥳 And what better way to celebrate than to highlight an exciting shift as I kick off year 2. ESL & WL ➡️ Multilingual Education 🌎🙏🏻
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Developing a complete picture of multilingual learners is more than knowing their English language proficiency. Deeper development uncovers who multilingual learners are as humans and how their other languages and experiences interact with new language acquisition. Each
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“Language is tied to identity. You don't have to give up your identity of who you are in order to learn English,” says newcomers teacher Efraín Tovar. See how this educator supports newcomer students’ English proficiency—along with their sense of belonging and identity.
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In a global society and in a nation where #multilingual learners are a growing part of the school community, it is essential that we demonstrate support for students who are acquiring English. * hold high expectations 💫 * show genuine care 💕 * keep a growth mindset 🧠 *
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