Our third throwback episode harks back to a conversation that truly blew our socks off. 🧦 We remember feeling so invigorated by Brantley Turner and the clear but nuanced perspective she brought to the table on #globalcitizenship. youtu.be/Kpb6zt7Cnck #ELsky #EduSky

Our second throwback episode is an homage to our dear friend of the pod Sherry MacKay, who opened our eyes so many years ago to #TraumaSensitiveTeaching practices. Listen now! youtu.be/vCiyPTgqfcs

#trauma #ELT #ESL #EFL #Teaching #Education #EduSky #ELsky

In this episode, Shé and Anna interview Tabitha Kidwel about her research on the preparation and #ProfessionalDevelopment of #TeacherTrainers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone leading or aspiring to lead #ProfessionalLearning in #ELT! youtu.be/RK5dEG8AA6w #TeacherTraining #EduSky #ELsky

In this lively episode, Shé sits down with Ben Buckwold and Tara Benwell to explore the story behind one of @Ellii.com’s most creative classroom tools: #ElliiDilemmas. Discover how play, curiosity, and compassion can turn classroom conversation into authentic connection. youtu.be/JNk03oadJgI #ELsky

We want to feature your voices on our annual Friends of the Podcast episode! 🎤 This year, we're asking teachers to get back to basics and reflect on what areas you want to work on in your teaching practice. Getting featured is easy! 👇 #ELsky #EduSky
#ReflectivePractice #TeachingPractices

In this episode, we the #LexicalApproach in teaching English and explore how focusing on lexical chunks—common phrases and expressions—rather than isolated words or strict grammar rules can enhance both learner autonomy and teacher effectiveness. Listen now!
youtu.be/mw2DSqH6-fI #ELT #Elsky #EduSky

Teaching vocabulary is the bread and butter of #EnglishLanguageTeaching 🍞🧈 Without words, there isn’t much substance to a #language... What's your favorite idiom to teach? Share your response in the comments! 👇 #ELT #Vocabulary #TeachingEnglish #ReflectiveTeaching #ESL #EFL #LanguageLearning #ELsky

A Japanese student presents her slideshow comparing life in Japan to life in the US.

A Ukrainian student presents her slideshow comparing life in Ukraine to life in the US.

A Japanese student presents her slideshow comparing life in Japan to life in the US.

A student presents his slideshow comparing life in Afghanistan to life in the US. Other students are also sharing in the background about life in Ukraine, Japan, Mexico, and Afghanistan.

My beginner ELs made “Day in My Life” slideshows comparing their life in their home country to their life here in the U.S. Yesterday they presented their projects to students in our school’s Leadership and Service class, and it was an incredible experience for all! #ELsky

#Teachers! We want to feature you on our upcoming #PodcastEpisode. 🎤 This year, we're asking you to get back to basics and reflect on what areas you want to work on in your teaching practice. Go to bit.ly/backtobasics26, listen to the prompt, and record your response with one easy click.✨ #ELsky

#ReflectivePractice is not new, but it is a powerful tool to evolve our teaching practices. So what is it, why is it so important, and how can it transform your teaching? Explore our reflective practice starter kit and kick your school year into gear at bit.ly/RPstarterkit. ⚒️ #EduSky #ELsky

US Department of Education Rescinds Guidance on English Learners’ Rights and Learning Standards The recent news from the U.S. Department of Education has sent a ripple of concern through the English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching community. Here are several avenues through which we can adv...

The removal of federal guidelines for teaching #EnglishLearners suggests a lack of federal enforcement and further challenges down the road. So what can teachers do? Read our blog post for ideas.
www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/us-gove...
#ESL #LanguageEquity #EnglishLanguageTeaching #EduSky #ELsky

🌟Reserve your spot TODAY for the 2025 SIOP® Virtual Conference taking place July 8–10!
👉 Savvas.com/SIOP2025

Don’t miss this engaging event PACKED w/ POWERFUL TEACHING STRATEGIES to support ALL students—especially multilingual learners.

#ELSky #EduSky #EduSkyChat #PD4uAndMe #MLL #K12 #TeacherPD

Condensing Meanings Through Nominalization reclaimingthelanguage.blog/2025/05/24/con… #MLsky #WIDA #ELsky #MLLchat #multilingual #Edusky

Embrace the imperfections! In our latest episode, we dive into the beauty of #imperfection in education and content creation with Bob Nguyen as he navigated #onlineteachingduring the #pandemic and beyond. Listen now. 🎧 youtu.be/q8wl6ZGyV3Y
#VirtualLearning #OnlineLearning #EduSky #ELsky

During the pandemic, teachers had to adapt quickly to teaching online 💻 What tricks did you learn to build rapport in your online classroom? Any favorite tools or strategies? What tricks have you brought back to your in-person teaching? Let us know! ⬇️ #onlineteaching #ELT #ELsky #EduSky

Whether you’re considering life as a #digitalnomad or are simply curious about how other #ELT professionals manage #remotework internationally, this episode offers practical insights on finding balance between purpose, place, and profession. Listen now! youtu.be/cl_gQESADKE #ELsky #EduSky

From formative assessments to AI ethics, #TESOL2025 had it all! Join us as we recap the highlights and share powerful takeaways from educators worldwide. Watch now! youtu.be/8CxCEIBPWyA #AIforEducation #TESOL #TeacherPodcast #ELT #ELsky #EduSky

Productive Vocabulary Practice for Multilingual Learners: Proven Techniques for Your Classroom - edWeb Join this edwebinar to discover techniques and activities you can use to support productive vocabulary practice in your classroom.

FREE WEBINAR with SIOP Author Dr. Katie Toppel!
@katietoppel.bsky.social
4/28 at 4pm Eastern
"Productive Vocabulary Practice for Multilingual Learners: Proven Techniques for Your Classroom"
home.edweb.net/webinar/ell2...

See You There!
#ELSky #EduSky #EduSkyChat #PD4uAndMe #MLL #ELs #K12 #SIOP

SIOP 2025 Do you have multilingual learners who struggle to reach their academic goals? The 2025 SIOP Virtual Conference will enhance your lesson planning for teaching ELs and Multilingual Learners.

Join us for the 2025 SIOP® Virtual Conference, July 8–10!
Reserve your spot:
✅ savvas.com/SIOP2025

🎥 Watch the highlight reel: player.vimeo.com/video/107640...

Can't attend live? Recordings available for 90 days!

#ELSky #EduSky #EduSkyChat #PD4uAndMe #MLL #ELs #K12 #SIOP

Productive Vocabulary Practice for Multilingual Learners: Proven Techniques for Your Classroom - edWeb Join this edwebinar to discover techniques and activities you can use to support productive vocabulary practice in your classroom.

📣 Join us! 🙌
FREE edWeb webinar on 4/28 with SIOP author Dr. Katie Toppel:
"Productive Vocabulary Practice for Multilingual Learners: Proven Techniques for Your Classroom"
Register Here:
home.edweb.net/webinar/ell2...

Share please.
#ELSky #EduSky #EduSkyChat #PD4uAndMe #MLL #ELs #K12 #SIOP

#EduSky #ELSky #MLSky

Would you want someone with no training to fly your plane? ✈️ What about teach you #English? On this episode, Meri implores us to treat #ELT as a profession, not just something any #NativeSpeaker can do. #ELsky #EduSky

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6eH5...
YouTube: youtu.be/aoEKjIVkh1Y?...

Listen as we dive into the pervasive issue of #NativeSpeakerism in #ELT with educator and advocate Meri Maroutian. Meri shares her journey into the profession, the biases she’s faced, and how to tackle them. ❤️

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6eH5...
YouTube: youtu.be/aoEKjIVkh1Y?...

#ELsky

Cultivating Speaking and Listening Skills in the Primary Grades Early elementary teachers can use these strategies to help students improve their oral communication skills.

Cultivating Speaking and Listening Skills in the Primary Grades
www.edutopia.org/article/spea...

#EduSky #ELSky

Say it again for the people in the back!

"to be heard is like one of the most fundamental needs on Maslow's hierarchy, and to be heard and to be seen ...is so very important"

#ELSky @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social #abbyschools

Lewiston Public Schools Success Story Learn how Lewiston Public Schools is implementing the SIOP Model to support its growing multilingual learner population.

Looking for a teaching model to help support multilingual learners in a gen-ed setting? In this latest School Story, we learn about how educators at Lewiston Public Schools are supporting not just their #MLLs, but all learners with the SIOP® Model: www.savvas.com/resource-cen...

#ELSky #Edusky #K12

Choosing a Language Focus (Example: Passive Voice) By Dr. Ruslana Westerlund Teachers often ask me questions which language feature to focus on. This question comes from feeling overwhelmed with the student needs and all the options of the language…

Choosing a Language Focus (Example: Passive Voice) reclaimingthelanguage.blog/2025/03/10/c... #MLSky #wida #ELSky #EduSky #MultilingualLearners

🙌 Register Today for the 2025 SIOP® Virtual Conference July 8-10!

Reserve your Spot! Savvas.com/SIOP2025

🎯Take away proven teaching techniques to support English learners in any K-12 content classroom—Math, Science, Social Studies, ELA, & More!

#ELSky #EduSky #EduSkyChat #PD4uAndMe #MLL #ELs #K12

It’s no secret that there’s #bias against non-native speaking #teachers of #English in #ELT. Native speakers are given preference, consciously or unconsciously, over teachers who learned English as a second language. ⚖️ How have you seen native speaker bias play out in ELT? #unconsciousbias #ELsky

Welcome, @alt-DeptofEd, to the Bluesky party! #EduSky #ELSky #MLSky