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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 40 MIN

S7E8 - The Power of Shadowing Multilingual Learners

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Episode Notes Alec Patton talks to Tammy Unck, Maria Smith, and Uchenna Lewis about Bernal Intermediate School's work with Partners in School Innovation on improving outcomes for multilingual learners, using techniques such as "shadow a student" and elements of the AVID curriculum. The result was remarkable: During the 2022-2023 school year, Bernal achieved a 250% increase in the rate of multilingual learners reclassified to fluent English proficient status! Check out Ivannia Soto's Shadowing Multilingual Learners** Also Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton's Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals* * What are you waiting for, register for the National Summit for Improvement in Education before you miss out! Check out this Blog Post from Partners in School Innovation with resources for student shadowing and so much more! Learn more about the High Tech High Graduate School of Education

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