But they say not all educators have been given guidance on how to respond to ICE visits — or how to quell students’ fears about their fate.

by Sarah B. Ottow In schools, we often emphasize the importance of engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking—but how often do we give students the reins to truly lead their learning? As an exp...

by Sarah Bernadette Ottow Originally published on Colorín Colorado Becoming a Changemaker When I became an English Language (EL) teacher, I had high hopes — not only for my work with my student...

by Sarah Bernadette Ottow, Founder & Director of Confianza LLC Originally posted in NAELPA’s Spring 2024 Newsletter “Massachusetts, like many states, has seen an increase in the number of...

by Sarah B. Ottow As I write this in September 2024, we are in the midst of a presidential election in the United States. Unfortunately a central part of current American political discourse consist...

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