Tag: pass the mic
Program Models over Potluck
“Come on, talk to me, so you can see what’s going on.” ~Marvin Gaye
I’ve had several conversations recently about what Language Instruction Education Program...
English Divide in Francophone West Africa
Sub Saharan Africa ranks among the regions in the world where education exclusion is the highest. In fact, according to UNESCO Information Statistics: “Over...
The Endangered Language Alliance
In the realm of K–12 pedagogy, “ELA” stands for English language arts. In New York City, another ELA is worthy of recognition.The Endangered Language...
The Power of Cultural and Linguistic Connections
For Haitian Heritage Month this year, my heart swells with pride and joy that my American-born son will be participating in the Haitian Day...
Live at TESOL: Advocating for All: Addressing Social Justice and Linguicism in ELT
Visitors at TESOL should head to the panel by Ayanna Cooper, Ed.D., editor of Language Magazine's Pass the Mic Series. The need for social...
Seeing Themselves in the Story
In honor of Women’s History Month, this Pass the Mic article features an interview with Chanda Austin, author of Qiana’s Braids, which was inspired...
But You’re Not What We’re Looking For
GUANGZHOU PART TIME8 a.m.–11 a.m. Monday–FridayLocated near Yuancun metro stationNonnatives with a good accent areacceptedWhite onlyPay negotiable
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Reclaiming Wôpanâak Language
Kuweeqâhsunumun.
Y8 kutapuneân tâpatôtamuneâtkah pâhk8ânâtkumeenawânutam8ôkanunônash.
*Part of the morning address at the Weetumuw Katnuhtôhtâkamuq School.
In the United States, Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. For...
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
As part of my summer reading, I selected a memoir by Sonia Nieto—Brooklyn Dreams: My Life in Public Education (2015). I’ve had the opportunity...
After Whiteness, Part Two
How many times have you seen an advertisement for an English teaching position that either implicitly or explicitly seeks a “native English speaker”? What...