Listening and Learning as a Way to Improve Communication with Multilingual Families
Signing forms, talking to teachers, checking up on homework, and registering for school are all part of helping your child succeed...
Teaching English as a Second Language: What One Teacher Wants You to Know
Delilah Baines-Washington has been at Francis Scott Key School for eight years now, during which time she has taught English to Speakers...
How (and Why) One Bilingual Counseling Assistant Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
It’s difficult to catch Bilingual Counseling Assistant Margarita Abuawadeh—not because she’s out the door right when the last bell rings,...
School District of Philadelphia Speaks up for Immigrants, Refugees, LGBTQ individuals
Families, school staff, students, administrators, public representatives, non-profit partners, and community members packed the atrium of...
Bilingual Counseling Assistants are "anchors" in the Southwark School community
Southwark BCAs have been noted for utilizing best practices in engaging multilingual families. Located in South Philly, Southwark...
