April is National Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month 2026

2026-03-31T12:32:18-05:00

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 20262026-03-31T12:32:18-05:00

March Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators

2026-02-17T15:38:06-06:00

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 Educators2026-02-17T15:38:06-06:00

Building an Internationally-Recognized Language Program From the Ground Up

2026-01-26T12:29:39-06:00

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 Up2026-01-26T12:29:39-06:00

Educator Spotlight: Kennya Guzman, Berkeley SD 87

2025-11-12T13:37:42-06:00

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 872025-11-12T13:37:42-06:00

October Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators

2025-09-24T12:48:39-05:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the October 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 [...]

October Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators2025-09-24T12:48:39-05:00

September Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators

2025-08-25T16:09:57-05:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the September 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 [...]

September Roundup: Readings & Resources for Educators2025-08-25T16:09:57-05:00

Educator Spotlight: Yulissa Nuñez, Berwyn North School District 98

2025-08-11T09:43:59-05:00

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 Yulissa Nuñez, a Pre-K dual language teacher in Berwyn North School District 98. Says Emily Szymczak, who nominated her: “Yulissa Nuñez, a Dual Language PreK teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, embodies every aspect of bilingualism with grace and dedication. Her classroom is a beacon of vibrant learning [...]

Educator Spotlight: Yulissa Nuñez, Berwyn North School District 982025-08-11T09:43:59-05:00

August Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators

2025-07-30T10:05:10-05:00

Welcome to the August 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 [...]

August Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators2025-07-30T10:05:10-05:00

July Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators

2025-06-23T14:52:12-05:00

Dear Friends, Welcome to the July 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 resources for Disability Pride 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 our vision of an educational future where [...]

July Roundup: Readings and Resources for Educators2025-06-23T14:52:12-05:00

ALL HANDS ON DECK: Take action to demand release of Title III funds!

2025-07-02T14:48:32-05:00

Although Congress appropriated $890 million in Title III funds for FY25, the U.S. Department of Education has not yet allocated these funds to the states. The July 1st deadline has since passed and the funds are still being withheld with no real explanation. These funds support important efforts like migrant education, after school programs and parent engagement, impacting more than 5 million English learners nationwide. For more information on the issue and how to take action, refer to this fact sheet from NABE. As our friends at NABE have pointed out, this withholding is already impacting schools’ ability to: Provide language [...]

ALL HANDS ON DECK: Take action to demand release of Title III funds!2025-07-02T14:48:32-05:00
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