Episode 6 - Exploring The Complex World of English Learners

This week, Jenn and Rebeca welcome special guest Jazmin Flores Peña to discuss the complex world of English learners, dual language learners, and bilingual education. Drawing from their personal journeys, Rebeca and Jazmin share powerful stories of navigating school as English learners themselves—revealing both the challenges they faced and the strengths they developed along the way. The conversation turns to today's classrooms, where they explore how current policies impact multilingual students, who actually makes decisions about language instruction programs, and what teachers can do to advocate for their English learners. Through laughter, heartfelt moments, and expert insights, this episode provides a roadmap for supporting linguistic diversity in an increasingly complicated educational landscape. You’ll come away with actionable steps to better serve your multilingual students—all packed into one dynamic, joy-filled conversation you won't want to miss. Connect with us:  🌐 https://all4ed.org/  ➡️ https://twitter.com/All4Ed  ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/All4ed  ➡️ linktr.ee/all4ed    All4Ed is a national nonprofit advocacy organization located in Washington, D.C. We are committed to expanding equitable educational opportunities for students of color, students from low-income families, and other marginalized groups. We advance transformation from the classroom to Congress by advocating for federal, state, and local policies and practices that ensure all students graduate high school prepared for college, work, and life.