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Educator Spotlight: Carolina Bonilla, Addison School District 4

Lindsay Eanet2025-06-18T11:56:46-05:00

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 Carolina Bonilla, a Bilingual Interventionist in Addison School District 4. Says Bianca Magaña, who nominated her: “I am nominating Carolina Bonilla (Dual Language Interventionist) because of her exceptional dedication to supporting student learning in our Dual Language program. She goes above and beyond to ensure students achieve bilingual [...]

Educator Spotlight: Carolina Bonilla, Addison School District 4Lindsay Eanet2025-06-18T11:56:46-05:00

May Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators
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May Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators

Lindsay Eanet2025-04-30T11:01:46-05:00

Welcome to the May 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 affirmed and [...]

May Roundup: Readings & Resources for EducatorsLindsay Eanet2025-04-30T11:01:46-05:00

ISBE, IRC Host 19th Annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents

Lindsay Eanet2025-05-07T11:47:05-05:00

For Immediate Release May 6, 2025 ISBE Hosts 19th Annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents Summit empowers parents of English learners with knowledge, tools, and advocacy strategies to support student success CHICAGO — The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) hosted the 19th annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents on May 3 in Oak Brook. More than 1,100 attendees – parents and caregivers of multilingual students and members of Bilingual Parent Advisory Committees from across the state – gathered to strengthen their advocacy and leadership in supporting the success of English learners (ELs). View photos from the event. “Parents are powerful [...]

ISBE, IRC Host 19th Annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual ParentsLindsay Eanet2025-05-07T11:47:05-05:00

April Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators
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April Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators

Lindsay Eanet2025-03-25T13:11:38-05:00

Welcome to the April 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 affirmed and [...]

April Roundup: Readings & Resources for EducatorsLindsay Eanet2025-03-25T13:11:38-05:00

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

Lindsay Eanet2025-03-31T14:06:46-05:00

In April and every day, we #LoveOurLanguages! This April, in honor of Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, the IRC is once again celebrating with a month-long #LoveOurLanguages campaign. 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 make an impact for multilingual students! Download Our #LoveOurLanguages Action Calendar!

April is National Multilingual Learner Advocacy MonthLindsay Eanet2025-03-31T14:06:46-05:00

Educator Spotlight: Neda Sunbulli, North Palos District 11

Lindsay Eanet2025-02-26T11:00:57-06:00

Over the past year, 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 Neda Sunbulli, a Bilingual First Grade teacher at North Palos District 11. Says Barbara Dziatkowiec, who nominated her: “Mrs. Sunbulli's classroom is a place where every child's voice is celebrated. She understands that her English Language Learners arrive with a wealth of knowledge [...]

Educator Spotlight: Neda Sunbulli, North Palos District 11Lindsay Eanet2025-02-26T11:00:57-06:00

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

Lindsay Eanet2025-03-03T14:31:18-06:00

Welcome to the March 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 affirmed [...]

March Roundup: Readings and Resources for EducatorsLindsay Eanet2025-03-03T14:31:18-06:00

Educator Spotlight: Jenni Rodeghero, Mundelein School District 75

Lindsay Eanet2025-02-21T09:35:32-06:00

Over the past few months, 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 Jenni Rodeghero, a Special Education teacher at Mechanics Grove Elementary School in Mundelein. Says Tanya Fergus, who nominated her: Jenni is a teacher who ALWAYS puts students first. She is constantly staying on top of best practices. Jenni has a deep acceptance [...]

Educator Spotlight: Jenni Rodeghero, Mundelein School District 75Lindsay Eanet2025-02-21T09:35:32-06:00

DEC Statement on Children and Immigration Policy

Lindsay Eanet2025-02-21T09:36:22-06:00

DEC Statement on Children and Immigration Policy The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is an international professional organization dedicated to advancing equity and supporting families, young children with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities, and those who care for and educate them. At the heart of DEC’s work is a collective responsibility to address and dismantle systemic inequities that negatively impact young children and their families. DEC is committed to shaping leadership, research, policy, and practices that ensure every child and family can thrive. The Trump administration has proposed drastic cuts [...]

DEC Statement on Children and Immigration PolicyLindsay Eanet2025-02-21T09:36:22-06:00

Joint Position Statement in Support of Immigrant Communities

Lindsay Eanet2025-02-21T09:36:22-06:00

Joint Position Statement in Support of Immigrant Communities from English Learners Advocacy Council in Higher Education (ELACHE), Illinois Association of Multilingual and Multicultural Education (IAMME) and the Latino Policy Forum Members of ELACHE and IAMME stand firmly with our immigrant communities. We oppose policies that threaten the rights and dignity of immigrant families and their children. We reaffirm that every child and youth has the right to a safe, inclusive, and high-quality education, as protected by federal law. We stand in solidarity with immigrant communities and pledge to advocate for their protection and well-being. This joint statement reflects our common mission [...]

Joint Position Statement in Support of Immigrant CommunitiesLindsay Eanet2025-02-21T09:36:22-06:00