Katerina Boznos

Assistant Director of Linguistics and Diversity 🇬🇷

[Katerina Boznos @MsBoznos]

Loved connecting with all the best this week at #ILBilingualDirectors24 💙

[Katerina Boznos @MsBoznos]

We had our first large group BPAC meeting on Tuesday this week! Parents and community members engaged in great discussions regarding state programs and state rules and regulations!

[Katerina Boznos @MsBoznos]

First day of school vibes! Excited for this school year! #202proud

[DLeNM @DLeNM]

"Students in dual language programs, regardless of their native language, often outperform their peers in English-only programs..."

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#multilinguallearners #duallanguage #DLENM #changemakers

[Katerina Boznos @MsBoznos]

Starting our April ESL Leads and Resource meeting with a fun ice breaker! Participants had to guess their word asking yes or no questions, then find their word pair!🫸🫷#FlashbackFriday

[Katerina Boznos @MsBoznos]

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[Katerina Boznos @MsBoznos]

By speaking a second language, we can even become more rational, more open-minded and better equipped to deal with uncertainty.

[Seal of Biliteracy @BiliteracySeal]

Research shows people who speak another language are more utilitarian and flexible, less risk-averse and egotistical, and better able to cope with traumatic memories https://t.co/WUplAUdvAz

[edutopia @edutopia]

Multilingual students proficient with spoken English may seem like they’re doing fine. But academic language might trip them up. Here’s how you can help #ELLs in content-heavy classes.👇
https://t.co/U8eRpyG00z

[edutopia @edutopia]

“Language is tied to identity. You don't have to give up your identity of who you are in order to learn English.” says newcomers teacher Efraín Tovar.

[Cicero District 99 @D99Cicero]

Over 100 passionate educators chose to participate in our very first Dual Language Academy!

The event covered an array of topics designed to empower our teachers and enhance their expertise in dual language education. From creating a dynamic classroom environment to implementing effective biliteracy instructional strategies, our educators delved into bridging in math, explored the art of translanguaging, and honed their skills in modeling academic language while validating the unique linguistic variations that enrich our diverse school community!

There was a captivating Q&A session at the end along with exciting raffles!

#WeMoveForwardTogether #AvanzamosJuntos #DualLanguageAcademy #EmpoweredEducators #StudentSuccess #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeachingExcellence

[Katerina Boznos @MsBoznos]

Can’t wait to read this!!🙌🏽

[PJ Caposey @PJCaposey]

Free book giveaway. Quote tweet (if it’s still called that) this message + share your excitement for the new book + I will select 5 people at random for a free copy.

Cracking the Coaching Code: Caposey, PJ: 9781475871784: https://t.co/jlYhyCurYt: Books https://t.co/XS9ux290lY

[Katerina Boznos @MsBoznos]

@b_magana3 You’re amazing! Congrats!!🎓

[Rick Wormeli @rickwormeli2]

Teachers Aren't Burnt Out. They Are Being Set Up to Fail https://t.co/4rQkBQk3oV

[Illinois Resource Center (IRC) @IL_Resource_Ctr]

The Eurovision Song Contest kicks off today, & it's a language lover's dream! Since 1956, ESC songs have featured 55 languages, including Breton, Crimean Tatar, Amharic, Romani & Sranan Tongo.

For more:
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https://t.co/YWEeGePZRT
https://t.co/RflkExdzQf

[Katerina Boznos @MsBoznos]

Important for educators to remember-our students already come to us with cultural wealth! We need to use this valuable resource in our classrooms! #ITBE2023

[Seal of Biliteracy @BiliteracySeal]

Learning another language transforms how children think – in and outside the classroom. https://t.co/5TBHIqFDwJ

[Seal of Biliteracy @BiliteracySeal]

There is no need for a speech therapist to restrict bilingual children to speaking a single language to help them overcome stuttering, according to a new paper by a University of Kansas professor. https://t.co/Krpp7b6x5w

[Seal of Biliteracy @BiliteracySeal]

Students who were once English learners but are now proficient in English do better on average on California’s standardized tests than students who only speak English. https://t.co/n1HC2gLpQ9

[ACTFL @actfl]

"#Bilingual education has lifelong benefits for children, especially if they start early." https://t.co/2maO3IDroU #EarlyLang