Twenty-first century skills—communication, collaboration, and critical thinking—require schools to move oral and written language to the very center of the student experience.
Acquiring content knowledge is only half the equation. The real work of the current standards is mastering the communication practices required to make that content visible. Whether it’s constructing a mathematical explanation or defending a historical claim, every student needs to master these practices to succeed. Yet, many school systems struggle to provide the coherent support teachers need to make this a reality.
At Proximal Path, I partner with educators at every level of the system to bridge this gap. We move past fragmented "one and done" professional learning initiatives to build a coherent approach to policies, programs, and practices—ensuring that multilingual learners aren't just included, but are truly heard."