“Raise the Bar: Lead the World” is the U.S. Department of Education’s call to action to transform education and unite around what works—based on decades of experience and research—to advance educational equity and excellence. As part of ED’s Raise the Bar efforts to create pathways for global engagement, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) hosted a webinar to introduce and discuss the Raise the Bar Initiative in the context of English and multilingual learner education. During this event the presenters reflected on the importance of early learning, dual language, the seal of biliteracy, and parent engagement as levers for multilingualism and multiliteracy in today’s global society and economy, and discussed ways to elevate multilingualism among English learners.
Panelists
Montserrat Garibay Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director, OELA.
Melissa Castillo Senior Advisor, OELA
Jasmine Brann Principal, Tyler Elementary school
Robert Medina Director, English Learner Program Sobrato Philanthropies
Tamara Nogueira-Ramirez Intern in the office of the Deputy Secretary of Education and Seal of Biliteracy Graduate
Julissa Esquivel Principal, Loyo Primary school
Dr. Amy J. Heineke Professor of Education, Loyola University Chicago