By focusing onwhat language learners can do, we send a powerful message that students from diverse linguistic, cultural, andexperiential backgrounds contribute to the vibrancy of our early childhood programs and K–12 schools
I love that WIDA philosophy, so many teachers look at MLLs and focus on what they are unable to do, class them as struggling students, 'slow learners' 'EAL kids'. They set their expectations lower yet don't give them the supports to access the content and learn the language that they need to be successful. WIDA's framework is changing more than just mindsets at the school I work for. Its taking some time, but it's happening!