Bringing history to life through poetry: 5th and 6th grade multilingual learners explore migration stories

By Alamelu Sundaram, ESL Educator  and Consortium Design Team Ambassador In the week leading up to Memorial Day (May 19–23), I guided our 5th and 6th-grade multilingual learners—beginners, intermediate/advanced students—through…

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Empowering Educators, Celebrating Culture: NJCTA 2025 Conference highlights SEL and inclusive teaching

by Shihong Zhang, Consortium Design Team Ambassador On June 21, 2025, the New Jersey Chinese Teachers Association (NJCTA) hosted its 4th Annual Conference at Montclair State University—a vibrant gathering of…

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June is Caribbean American Heritage Month—and Triumphant Third Grade is diving in with curiosity, creativity, and cultural pride! 

By Tamar LaSure-Owens, NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador To honor the diverse nations that make up the Caribbean, students are engaging in a vibrant learning activity: coloring 24 country flags…

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