Laura

Native Kansan, world traveler, multicultural iconoclast. Passionate advocate for kids and families.

[Laura @lauralukens]

NKCS ELL Paraprofessionals engaged in @TESOL_Assn #6Principles to better serve our English learners! #NKCChampions

[Pedro Noguera @PedroANoguera]

Many were surprised when I expressed skepticism about the value of anti-bias training. I do believe racial bias is real and pervasive. I don't believe you can be trained out of it unless you are open to unlearning it. To me, addressing structural inequities is far more important.

[Laura @lauralukens]

Proud to be a part of Storm Lake Community School District's day of learning today. impressed with their dedication to their immigrant and refugee students!

[Jordan Jorgensen @jjjorgensen]

#SLChangeMakers- bettering ourselves for our students today. #StormLakeCares

[Laura @lauralukens]

@SLNazario so thrilled to hear you speak in your hometown tonight!

[Colorín Colorado @ColorinColorado]

New #backtoschool resource page! Getting to Know Immigrant Students and Families -- this is a preview excerpt from our upcoming guide on how schools can support immigrant families | https://t.co/sctCqZxB52 #ELL #ELLChat

[Laura @lauralukens]

@BrookeWiens @lilpadow @ChrisHomiak @NKCSchools Look for ELL Department PD on this topic next year!

[Laura @lauralukens]

#solarsisters enjoying the eclipse! https://t.co/4W2r2DTjHX

[Laura @lauralukens]

Good news from North Kansas City Schools-Crestview Elem!
Take Note KC - Cracking The Code For Immigrant Students https://t.co/8k6tKRvucD

[Laura @lauralukens]

#TESOL17 @NKCSchools @ApacheIS512 @kyocumtlc Summer learning ELL research rocked the house!

[Laura @lauralukens]

#TESOL17 @kyocumtlc
Looking forward to seeing everyone at our 3PM session in Grand Ballroom D at the Sheraton on summer learning research!

[Laura @lauralukens]

Help us build a #LoveArmy to bring the country forward & explore the #MessyTruth w/ Van Jones: https://t.co/x4gbn4lTCA

[Laura @lauralukens]

Vote! #pantsuitnation

[Laura @lauralukens]

Exciting day of learning with #GFSchools

[Laura @lauralukens]

Immigrants make America better. @ourkidsiowa @MawiAsgedom

[Laura @lauralukens]

Inspirational keynote by Mawi Asegdom-super ELLs!

[Laura @lauralukens]

@judiehaynes Just getting into Twitter-thanks for the positive comments on the GO TOs!

[Laura @lauralukens]

@judiehaynes Thanks to sharing these, Judie! Hope to get these into as many teachers' hands as possible!

[Laura @lauralukens]

@Freemanballs Not a vegetarian, but after horse meat in the streets and the pig slaughter scene, am seriously considering it!

[Laura @lauralukens]

Have a great first day of school, everyone! #nkcfirstday