Newcomer Series-Strategies for Thriving Schools with Lara Evangelista

In this episode of the ASSETS Podcast, Dr. Jobi Lawrence sits down with Lara Evangelista, Executive Director at Internationals Network for Public Schools. Lara is a passionate advocate for multilingual learners and newcomer education, with years of experience as a principal and district leader in New York City. They discuss what it takes to create welcoming, culturally responsive school environments that help newcomer students thrive academically and socially. Lara also shares practical strategies for engaging families, lessons learned from implementing newcomer programs, and her personal journey as an educator dedicated to equity and inclusion.