Lindsay Eanet, Author at Illinois Resource Center (IRC

Jennamarie Lopez, Minooka School District 201

Lindsay Eanet2026-06-02T16:55:21-05:00

Educator Spotlight: Jennamarie Lopez, Minooka School District 201 The IRC has asked members of our community to nominate Illinois teachers working with multicultural, multilingual students who are going above and beyond, and now, we’re celebrating them and highlighting their work. Keep an eye out for these features in the coming months – and if you’d like to nominate someone, email leanet@cntrmail.org. Next up is Jennamarie Lopez, a Multilingual Educator in Minooka District 201. Says Erika Martinez, who nominated her: “Jennamarie is a compassionate and dedicated ML teacher who gives her all to her students and colleagues in her co-taught room, push-in [...]

Jennamarie Lopez, Minooka School District 201Lindsay Eanet2026-06-02T16:55:21-05:00

June Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators

Lindsay Eanet2026-05-20T14:31:50-05:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the June 2026 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students At the IRC, we pledge to continue to supporting and empowering educators, school administrators and families in advocating for, protecting and uplifting students from immigrant backgrounds, and working towards our vision of an educational future where all students’ languages and cultures [...]

June Roundup: Readings and Resources for EducatorsLindsay Eanet2026-05-20T14:31:50-05:00

May Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators
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May Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators

Lindsay Eanet2026-04-20T10:05:27-05:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the May 2026 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students At the IRC, we pledge to continue to supporting and empowering educators, school administrators and families in advocating for, protecting and uplifting students from immigrant backgrounds, and working towards our vision of an educational future where all students’ [...]

May Roundup: Readings and Resources for EducatorsLindsay Eanet2026-04-20T10:05:27-05:00

April Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators

Lindsay Eanet2026-03-30T11:19:32-05:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the April 2026 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students At the IRC, we pledge to continue to supporting and empowering educators, school administrators and families in advocating for, protecting and uplifting students from immigrant backgrounds, and working towards our vision of an educational future where all students’ [...]

April Roundup: Readings and Resources for EducatorsLindsay Eanet2026-03-30T11:19:32-05:00

April is National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month 2026
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April is National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month 2026

Lindsay Eanet2026-03-31T12:32:18-05:00

In April and every day, we #LoveOurLanguages! In honor of Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, the IRC is once again celebrating with a month-long campaign, focused on growing multilingual communities. To every educator, parent, administrator, school staff member and student who is a multilingual champion in your community, we say THANK YOU! Throughout this month, we will share this jam-packed calendar of resources and ideas to celebrate and advocate for multilingual students in your school and community. Our team has compiled a calendar filled with readings, advocacy templates, book lists and more to use and share throughout the month. Together, we can [...]

April is National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month 2026Lindsay Eanet2026-03-31T12:32:18-05:00

March Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators
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March Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators

Lindsay Eanet2026-02-17T15:38:06-06:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the March 2026 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students At the IRC, we pledge to continue to supporting and empowering educators, school administrators and families in advocating for, protecting and uplifting students from immigrant backgrounds, and working towards our vision of an educational future where all students’ languages and cultures [...]

March Roundup: Readings and Resources for EducatorsLindsay Eanet2026-02-17T15:38:06-06:00

February Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators

Lindsay Eanet2026-01-26T12:30:52-06:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the second 2026 edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community, including readings & resources focusing on Black History Month. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students At the IRC, we pledge to continue to supporting and empowering educators, school administrators and families in advocating for, protecting and uplifting students from immigrant backgrounds, and working towards [...]

February Roundup: Readings and Resources for EducatorsLindsay Eanet2026-01-26T12:30:52-06:00

Building an Internationally-Recognized Language Program From the Ground Up
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Building an Internationally-Recognized Language Program From the Ground Up

Lindsay Eanet2026-01-26T12:29:39-06:00

At first, Raquel Kim wasn’t sure why the ambassador wanted to meet with her. But the Embassy of Mongolia wanted Kim, the Assistant Superintendent for Multilingual Services for Glenview School District 34, and her team to share the lessons learned supporting Mongolian-language education and programming for families. And that’s just what they did this past October, convening with Mongolian language educators from all over the world. “It was surreal for sure,” Kim says. “I understand the efforts that we’ve made and believe other school districts have made an impact on establishing the home language and that bilingual support. It was an [...]

Building an Internationally-Recognized Language Program From the Ground UpLindsay Eanet2026-01-26T12:29:39-06:00

The Roundup: December Readings and Resources
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The Roundup: December Readings and Resources

Lindsay Eanet2025-11-26T09:20:19-06:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the December edition of the Resource Roundup, a monthly newsletter from the IRC, packed with readings, recommendations and resources you can use in your classroom or school community. If you have a resource you think would be valuable to share for this round-up, please email Lindsay Eanet at leanet@cntrmail.org with a link. Supporting & Advocating for Immigrant Students At the IRC, we pledge to continue to supporting and empowering educators, school administrators and families in advocating for, protecting and uplifting students from immigrant backgrounds, and working towards our vision of an educational future where all students’ languages and cultures are [...]

The Roundup: December Readings and ResourcesLindsay Eanet2025-11-26T09:20:19-06:00

Educator Spotlight: Kennya Guzman, Berkeley SD 87

Lindsay Eanet2025-11-12T13:37:42-06:00

The IRC asked members of our community to nominate Illinois teachers working with multicultural, multilingual students who are going above and beyond, and now, we’re celebrating them and highlighting their work. Keep an eye out for these features in the coming months – and if you’d like to nominate someone, email leanet@cntrmail.org. Next up is Kennya Guzman, a Bilingual Assistant in Berkeley School District 87. Kennya Guzman knew she wanted to become a teacher ever since she was a fifth grade student herself, studying and dreaming in Durango, Mexico. As she grew up, the motivation grew stronger, leading her to attend [...]

Educator Spotlight: Kennya Guzman, Berkeley SD 87Lindsay Eanet2025-11-12T13:37:42-06:00

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