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Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard: Maximizing Resources, Serving Every Learner

Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard: Maximizing Resources, Serving Every Learner

Update: 2025-09-03
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How do you serve multilingual learners across a large district using current resources? In this episode of the ML Chat Podcast, Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard, Director of ELD for Springfield Public Schools, Missouri, shares how she leverages collaboration, teacher leadership, and language-rich instruction to drive systemic change. She also reflects on launching a Newcomer Academy to support students and create inclusive schools.

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Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard: Maximizing Resources, Serving Every Learner

Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard: Maximizing Resources, Serving Every Learner

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