The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission for Schools, is partnering with the Multilingual Learning Research Center (MLRC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to strengthen multilingual practices in schools across the globe. While many educators associate multilingualism only with bilingual or dual-language programs, the WASC-MLRC partnership includes support for students across all…
British School Málaga (BSM) is a vibrant and diverse international school educating over 1,000 students from EYFS to KS5. Its mission is to provide an inspiring, inclusive, and high-quality education, guided by the school’s four core values: Creativity, Aspiration, Resilience, and Empathy…
On November 13, 2025, at La Cosecha Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carrie and I joined other bilingual researchers to connect, plan, and continue to advance dual language bilingual education research. While La Cosecha has historically been a practitioner-focused conference, its organizers…
As part of our commitment to integrate local and global contexts and to explore a range of issues related to the education of multilingual learners, the MLRC partners with researchers around the world through our Glocal Scholar series. We use the term…
Join us on December 11th 2025 at 8 a.m. EST for a powerful conversation with Jon Nordmeyer & Esther Bettney Heidt, PhD as they explore "Action Research & Collective Efficacy: Improving Pedagogy, Practices & Programs for Multilingual Learners," hosted by AAIE.Don’t miss…
Watch educators, who are amazing chameleons, seamlessly change roles from Teacher to Social Worker to Referee to IT Expert, oftentimes within the same day. But a Researcher? That’s not necessarily a hat that most educators feel they know how to wear. As a former elementary teacher, I did not see myself as a researcher. For me, that term conjured…
International School Manila (ISM) is an independent international school with over 2,300 students representing more than 85 nationalities. Established in 1920, ISM is a long-standing member of the Manila community, yet it continues to embrace innovative pedagogy and a curriculum that reflects…
As part of our commitment to integrate local and global contexts and to explore a range of issues related to the education of multilingual learners, the MLRC partners with researchers around the world through our Glocal Scholar series. We use the term…
Institut Florimont is an international school located in Petit-Lancy, near Geneva, Switzerland, founded in 1905. The school's mission centers on enabling each student to cultivate their full potential within a welcoming and caring environment. Drawing from over a century of educational experience,…
Centering student voice in teaching and learning is key for student learning. When students see their ideas represented during instruction, they feel empowered and engaged. It also helps them make connections between prior learning and new content. For multilingual learners who may…