Esther Valencia

Reading Interventionist. Google Certified Educator. Student advocate.

[Nancy Pelosi @SpeakerPelosi]

Join me as I make a major announcement on the Floor of the House of Representatives. https://t.co/Hi7zFqidbV

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

@hijinior @healthlevel Congratulations Hijinio!

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

I'm attending Science of Reading: What We Know and How to Implement It https://t.co/LyPxymq487

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

As educators, we need to stop using reading as cognitive redlining and instead create the right conditions for them to learn to read.

[Dr. José Medina (él, he, his, him) @JoseMedinaJr89]

I am 🔥 and so are you! ¡Ándale! Own it! #firstgen #firstgeneration #Spanglish #Spanish #español #Mexican #LGBTQ #Latinx #Latino #Latine #Gay

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

Unbelievable......

[NBC News @NBCNews]

BREAKING: Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted on all charges in shooting that killed two people and injured a third. https://t.co/2BvV0uaa1t

[Institute for Multi-Sensory Education @IMSEOG]

When reading books or passages at a frustration level, students spend too much time and cognitive effort on decoding at the word level leaving little room for fluency and comprehension.

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

Allow students to express their learning in the "Language of their Heart"
#BestResults2021

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

My biggest a-ha moment was to understanding the importance of Language Liberation! @JoseMedinaJr89 #BestResults2021

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

I will use testimonies to help my students value their identity and their cultural differences @JoseMedinaJr89 #BestResults2021

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

"Soy de aqui, soy de aya, soy de EVERYWHERE!" ~ Dr. Jose Medina

#BestResults2021

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

Great ideas for embracing a students cultural identity! #IKnowMyFullName #BestResults2021

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

Valuing others, respecting others, and serving others - the goal we should all strive towards #BestResults2021

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

@2figgy Agreed! The benefits your students missed out on from the strong relationships you had already developed. It's so unfortunate.

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

Research over the past few decades has proven over and over that there are many benefits to looping - specifically, developing relationships with students. Unfortunately, many districts are still not willing to commit to this concept.

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

So true! And it's only October......

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Students, teachers, staff, and admin are beyond stressed and exhausted. Patience, Love and Grace are so important right now.

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

BREAKING: CA will require our kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine to come to school.

This will go into effect following full FDA approval.

Our schools already require vaccines for measles, mumps and more. Why? Because vaccines work.

This is about keeping our kids safe & healthy.

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

@JoseMedinaJr89 Growing up in the 70's I recall being shamed by my teachers for being a Spanish-speaking Mexican-American. As an educator, I make sure my students are proud of their heritage and language. This includes teaching them to ensure others say their name correctly.

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

@2figgy I already asked and I'm waiting for @Trevi_81 to reply. Lol

[Esther Valencia @estherv1998]

@Trevi_81 We used them in third grade all the time. Lol