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09/03/2026
Patrice Thompson: Making Room for Every Language
Social fluency is not the same as academic language proficiency—and multilingual learners need support that builds on both their home language and English.
In this episode, language inclusion specialist Patrice Thompson explores how translanguaging can strengthen student belonging, engagement, and academic success. She also shares practical strategies educators can use right away:
🌎 Pairing students with language buddies
📝 Encouraging multilingual discussions and note-taking
🔄 Recognizing “mistakes” as possible language transfer
🤖 Using AI and translation tools to understand home-language writing
🏫 Building language-inclusive practices across classrooms and schools
If you teach or support multilingual learners, this conversation offers practical ways to move beyond English-only thinking and make room for every language.
Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/irZNsQoqQ2c
Making Room for Every Language | Patrice Thompson | ML Chat Podcast In this episode, Patrice shares how translanguaging can move classr...
08/27/2026
Strong sentences are just the start. Help MLs build clear, coherent paragraphs with structures you can teach right away.
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08/20/2026
Big news for ML educators 📣
You may know Tan Huynh from his books, his podcast, or maybe you’ve already put one of his practical strategies to work in your own classroom.
This September, get ready for a Flashlight Learning-sponsored webinar you won’t want to miss. 🎉
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🎙️ What does it mean to lead by truly listening?
For Dr. Simone Wilkinson, it starts with seeing students as people and ensuring every learner has access to meaningful opportunities—regardless of who is sitting in front of you.
In this new episode of the ML Chat Podcast, Dr. Wilkinson shares how listening, relationship-building, and student voice can help school leaders create stronger communities and better support multilingual learners.
🎧 Watch the full episode, “Leading Through Listening,” now:
🔗 https://youtu.be/tB6LQvVl09c
Embracing Change: Navigating New Cultures with Dr. Marie Heath
Join us in this insightful episode with Dr. Marie Heath as she shares her experiences of helping newcomers overcome cultural adjustments and disorientation. Discover the challenges they face beyond language and learning, and how we can support them during their transitional journeys.
Don't miss this episode with Dr. Marie Heath!
🔗 https://youtu.be/uf5pvdTaS0g
Embracing the Learning Curve
Learning might feel tough, but that's just the feeling of growth. Let’s shift our perspective and see the beauty in it. 🌱✨
Don't miss this episode with Dr. Marie Heath as she shares her insights on learning and growth!
🔗https://youtu.be/uf5pvdTaS0g
Advocate with Passion: Sally Baer's Journey
"I'm always going to advocate for my students, even when it's hard." 💪
Discover the impactful words and insights from Sally Baer in our latest episode!
Watch now!
🔗 https://youtu.be/ABUVc8om3J4
Everyone Plays a Part
🎧 Check out the latest episode featuring Jennifer Lovellette! Discover why it's crucial for every educator to join forces in supporting our students. 🌍📚
Watch now! 🔗 https://youtu.be/R58VK2v09k4
Discover the Power of Joy in Education!
Joy is essential, but finding it isn't always easy. 🎓 Dive into the latest episode with Dr. Lisa Auslander as she explores how educators can connect with students and find joy in challenging times. Don't miss out! 📚✨
Watch Here! 🔗 https://youtu.be/QURPdtYD23c
06/16/2026
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