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One District, 26 Languages: Building Literacy with Heather Benitez

One District, 26 Languages: Building Literacy with Heather Benitez

Update: 2025-08-06
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Tune in to the ML Chat Podcast for practical strategies to create literacy-rich classrooms. Heather Benitez, ESL Coordinator and veteran teacher, shares how she fosters academic discourse and builds structured literacy routines across content areas. Serving a Texas district with 26 languages, Heather champions culturally responsive teaching, ongoing support for teachers, and inclusive practices that put students first.

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One District, 26 Languages: Building Literacy with Heather Benitez

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