Hi Elisha,
I love the way you discuss the uniqueness of language. I completely agree that people often glorify the idea of "everyone is unique in their own special way" but selectively ignore parts of students' identities, like language.
I also loved seeing the ways educators worked to make the classroom a more welcoming space, and connect with their students who may have different language and immigration backgrounds.
I agree that the value of "academic English" has been emphasized in many settings, including the negative connotations associated with Black English and other languages.
I love the way you connected all these pieces and emphasized how they all connected to the idea of linguistic justice.
I love the way you discuss the uniqueness of language. I completely agree that people often glorify the idea of "everyone is unique in their own special way" but selectively ignore parts of students' identities, like language.
I also loved seeing the ways educators worked to make the classroom a more welcoming space, and connect with their students who may have different language and immigration backgrounds.
I agree that the value of "academic English" has been emphasized in many settings, including the negative connotations associated with Black English and other languages.
I love the way you connected all these pieces and emphasized how they all connected to the idea of linguistic justice.