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The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time PodcastEp. 1340 - ToM Ch. 46: Working LeatherNOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcastFind us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord!In this episode Dani and Brett discuss Chapter 46 of Towers of Midnight!We want to thank and welcome jobi radelblitz, Kyle, and Joshua Rabon to The Wheel Weaves Patreon Team!! Thank you so much, we really appreciate your support!!We would like to acknowledge and thank our Executive Producers Brandy and Aaron Kirkwood, Sean McGuire, Janes, LightBlindedFool, Green Man, Margaret, Big C...2025-04-2947 min
ASSETSSupporting English Learners: Policy, Practice and PossibilityIn this episode, we sit with Dr. Julie Sugarman, Associate Director for K-12 Education Research at the Migration Policy Institute’s National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy. Dr. Sugarman helps stakeholders make sense of the complex research and policy issues impacting English and multilingual learners. Together, we explore the rapidly changing policy landscape, the challenges facing schools and educators, and what brought Dr. Sugarman to the policy arena. 2025-04-2551 minASSETSRevolutionizing Education through the Power of Student Voice- Part 4Concluding our four-part series on student voice- A journey that's taken us through the transformative stories of young leaders who helped shape the Iowa Student Learning Institute and amplify the voices of multilingual learners. To close out the series, we welcome Dr. Byron Darnall, the co-lead of the Student Voice Initiative. Dr. Darnall has over two decades of experience in education. Follow along as we share the impact of the student leadership initiative and Dr. Darnall's perspective on the legacy of this work. 2025-04-011h 15ASSETSThe Seal of BiliteracyDr. Jobi Lawrence welcomes social entrepreneur, advocate for biliteracy and dual language school movements, known as the "father of the State Seal of Biliteracy, Arthur Chou. Please follow along as we learn all about his journey, what inspired him to advocate for the State Seal of Biliteracy, and how it has impacted multilingual learners nationwide. 2025-02-2848 minASSETSRevolutionizing Education through the Power of Student Voice- Part 3 This month on ASSETS, Dr. Lawrence welcomes you to the third of an exceptional four-part series where we hear from the voices of our students. Dr. Lawrence sits down with former student Ian Coon, who served on the Iowa Student Learning Institute’s ELL Leadership Team at the Iowa Department of Education. Follow along as Ian shares his unique perspective from unawareness and privilege to partnership and advocacy. In this episode, Ian takes us on his journey in social justice and advocating for underserved populations, the impact of his work on the student leadership team, and how his...2025-02-0446 minASSETSRevolutionizing Education through the Power of Student Voice Part 2This month on ASSETS, Dr. Lawrence welcomes you to the second of an exceptional four-part series where we hear from the voices of our students. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence sits down with former student Monica Figueroa, who served on the Iowa Student Learning Institute’s ELL Leadership Team at the Iowa Department of Education. As a former English learner, she has firsthand experience navigating the challenges of mastering a new language while excelling academically. In this episode, Monica joins us to reflect on her life journey, the impact of her work on the student leadership team, an...2025-01-0857 min
Cultural Connections LabDr. Jobi LawrenceDr. Jobi Lawrence has almost three decades of experience working across all levels in the field of education and as a parent to three grown adult children. From her early career at the local level as a classroom teacher, to serving as the Title III Director at a state education agency, to her role at the national level as the Director for the National Clearinghouse of English Language Acquisition (NCELA) to her current role as the Director of Product Development and Strategic Partnerships for UCLA-CRESST (The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing), (supporting ELPA21) she...2024-12-101h 22ASSETSRevolutionizing Education through the Power of Student VoiceThis month on ASSETS, Dr. Lawrence welcomes you to the first of an exceptional four-part series where we hear from the voices of our students. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence sits down with former students who served on the Iowa Student Learning Institute’s ELL Leadership Team at the Iowa Department of Education. Together, they share their mission to revolutionize Iowa’s approach to education through the power of student voice.2024-11-231h 25ASSETSComing Soon...Coming soon... An inspiring four-part series where we explore the transformative power of student voice in shaping educational policy. Episode one of four anticipated release date: November 22nd.2024-11-1501 minASSETSThe American Dream RealizedThis month on ASSETS, Dr. Lawrence welcomes Ernesto Mejia, a Dean of Students who epitomizes the American dream. Follow along as Ernesto shares what it was like growing up with Mexican immigrant parents, his experience working with ELs in higher education, and how the American dream can look different for everyone. Learn more about how to help our students identify their passion and chase their American Dream. 2024-10-1935 minASSETSEmpowering EL/ML Caregivers and Community Leaders as AdvocatesYou don’t want to miss this episode of ASSETS! This month, Dr. Lawrence welcomes a dear friend, retired Lieutenant Colonel Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, a 20-year U.S. Army Veteran. Follow along as Lt. Col. Kickbusch shares her remarkable story of overcoming the challenges of poverty and being a daughter of immigrants, from discrimination and illiteracy to becoming rich in culture, tradition, values, and faith. 2024-09-241h 05ASSETSMeet the Host Dr. Jobi LawrenceThis time on ASSETS the podcast, we turn the spotlight inward with a very special "Meet the Host" episode. Our host and creator, Dr. Jobi Lawrence, shares the personal journey that led her to pursue a career in education, specifically with bilingual/multilingual learners. From early inspirations and challenges to the pivotal moments that shaped her career, this episode will give a deeper understanding of who Dr. Lawrence is and why she is so passionate about the topics discussed on ASSETS the podcast. From living below the poverty line during the farm crisis of the 1980s...2024-08-1947 minASSETSTechnology and Language Education Part 2 Back by popular demand, we welcome Dr. Nooshan Ashtari for a very special Part 2 episode on the ASSETS Podcast. Join us as we discuss questions and topics provided by our listeners and take a deeper dive into technology and language education research studies. Dr. Ashtari is involved in virtual reality (VR) in teacher training, reading in Second Language Acquisition, accents and multilingualism, linguistic racism, and is a heritage language development researcher. English Learner (EL) Avatars for Pre-Service Teachers VR Avatars and Language Acquisition Using a Mixed-Reality Classroom Environment Including English Learners: The Pe...2024-07-1952 minASSETSUniversal Screening and its Impact on Literacy Achievement for English and Multilingual Learners This month, Dr. Lawrence welcomes Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan to discuss universal screening and literacy best practices for English and multilingual learners. Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan is a bilingual speech and language pathologist, certified dyslexia specialist, certified academic language specialist, qualified instructor, and President of the Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brownsville, Texas. She has spent the last 24 years working on national research projects sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, and the Office of Special Education Programs. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan discuss univers...2024-06-2151 minASSETSThe Identification of English Learners with Disabilities/Dually Identified English Learners This month on the ASSETS Podcast, Dr. Lawrence welcomes Mr. Steve Gill to discuss the identification of English learners with disabilities/dually identified English learners. Listen in as Mr. Gill shares his journey from being a school psychologist in a district with a high EL population to creating the ELL Critical Data Process, used by over 21,000 educators across 2,000 districts in multiple states and at least 12 countries worldwide. Dr. Lawrence and Mr. Gill also discuss technology and how it is being used to enhance language education. You don’t want to miss this conversation! 2024-05-171h 01ASSETSMeeting the Legal Obligations for Supporting English and Multilingual Learners This month on ASSETS, we welcome a special guest from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Monique Dixon. Ms. Dixon was appointed in February 2021 by the Biden-Harris Administration as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy for the Office for Civil Rights. In this role, she manages the program’s legal group, which develops policy guidance, fact sheets, regulations, and technical assistance materials to ensure pre-K through 12 schools and colleges comply with the legal obligations that OCR enforces. Follow along as Dr. Law2024-04-1936 minASSETSThe Voice of the Office of English Language AcquisitionThis month, Dr. Lawrence welcomes the Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) at the U.S. Department of Education, Montserrat Garibay. Follow along as Ms. Garibay shares her journey from being an undocumented immigrant from Mexico City to becoming a U.S. citizen, National Board-Certified teacher, with a Master of Education from the University of Texas-Austin. She has proudly served as a bilingual pre-kindergarten teacher. Dr. Lawrence and Ms. Garibay dive into some key opportunities, as well as, critical challenges that English/multilingual learners face in...2024-03-1555 minASSETS50th anniversary of Lau v. Nichols Pt. 2In January, the ASSETS Podcast released its first episode of a TWO-PART series to reflect on the 50th anniversary of Lau v. Nichols, a landmark legal case affecting English learners and educators. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence and Mr. Edward Steinman, the attorney who successfully argued the Lau v. Nichols case, continue to reflect on the ruling that helped pave the way for the passing of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 in Congress, which required that school districts take action to remove barriers to the equal participation of all students, increased funding to the Bilingual Education...2024-02-0948 min
ASSETS50th Anniversary of Lau v. NicholsThe ASSETS Podcast is releasing its first-ever TWO-PART series in January and February to reflect on the 50th anniversary of Lau v. Nichols, a landmark legal case affecting English learners and educators. On January 21, 1974, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that, under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the San Francisco Unified School District must provide non-English-speaking students with English language instruction to ensure they receive an equal education. This ruling helped pave the way for the passing of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 in Congress, which required that school districts take action to remove barriers...2024-01-2149 min
ASSETSComing Soon...You do not want to miss this! The ASSETS Podcast is releasing its first-ever TWO-PART series in January and February to reflect on the 50th anniversary of Lau v. Nichols, a landmark legal case affecting English learners and educators. On January 21, 1974, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that, under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the San Francisco Unified School District must provide non-English-speaking students with English language instruction to ensure they receive an equal education. This ruling helped pave the way for the passing of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974 in Congress, which required that...2024-01-0301 min
ASSETSLessons Learned through Homestays in VietnamThis month on ASSETS, we welcome Dr. Lhisa Almashy, a 27-year ESOL veteran educator. Dr. Almashy shares her experience transitioning back into the classroom after several years of working in higher education, her non-traditional path to teaching, and the life-changing lessons she learned through homestays in Vietnam. Follow along as Dr. Almashy shares an experience of complete vulnerability in Vietnam and how it helped her relate to her multilingual students and their families. Also, stay tuned for the 50th anniversary of the Lau v Nichols episode, where Dr. Lawrence sits down with a historically important guest.2023-12-151h 10
ASSETSThe Importance of Immersive Cultural Experiences This month, Dr. Lawrence welcomes the Executive Producer, Host, and Creator of Afro-Latino Travels, Kim Haas. Listen as Kim shares her experiences traveling throughout Latin America, her involvement in Afro-Latino issues, and how her work has translated into the media and communications world. Kim explains the importance of immersive cultural experiences and how they change our perceptions of different cultures. Follow along as Kim shares her unique experiences, including meeting a bellhop in Rio and the unforgettable lesson he taught her.2023-11-1747 min
ASSETSChallenges and Opportunities for Bilingual TeachersThis month, Dr. Lawrence welcomes Dr. Christy Lao, an Associate Professor of Education at San Francisco State University who has been actively involved in Chinese bilingual education for the past 20 years. Dr. Lao has provided professional development in Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) to Chinese bilingual teachers in the U.S. and many parts of the world, focusing on Chinese literacy development. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Lao discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by bilingual teachers.2023-10-2041 min
ASSETSTurning Challenge into Opportunity for Multilingual LearnersThis month on ASSETS, we welcome the “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell. Dr. Brassell has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide and authored 16 books, including his latest, Leadership Begins with Motivation. He is the co-founder of www.theREADINGhabit.com, the world’s top reading engagement program. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Brassell discuss tried and true methods for turning challenges into opportunities.2023-09-2251 min
ASSETSAddressing the Social and Academic Needs of EL/ML StudentsThis month on ASSETS, Dr. Lawrence welcomes a special guest, Silvia Dorta-Duque de Reyes. Ms. Reyes is an expert in biliteracy, focusing on academic writing and teaching Spanish-to-English cross-linguistic transfer. She is a national biliteracy consultant and author for Benchmark Education. Follow along as Ms. Reyes and Dr. Lawrence discuss newcomer students' social and academic needs and what it means to provide students with asset-based instruction.2023-08-1850 min
ASSETSThe Science of Reading- Bright Spots for Multilingual Learners This month we welcome Dr. Claude Goldenberg, a Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Education, emeritus, at Stanford University. Goldenberg received his A.B. in history from Princeton University and M. A. and Ph.D. from UCLA’s Graduate School of Education. A native of Argentina, his research areas centered on promoting academic achievement among language minority students, particularly those from Spanish-speaking backgrounds, and he is the author and co-author of several award-winning books, including the co-editor of Language and Literacy Development in Bilingual Settings (Guilford). Follow along as Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Goldenberg dive into the hot topic of The Sc...2023-07-2153 min
ASSETSTechnology and Language EducationIn this episode of ASSETS, Dr. Lawrence welcomes Virtual Reality (VR) in Teacher training, reading in SLA, accents, and linguistic racism, as well as heritage language development researcher Nooshan Ashtari. Follow along as they discuss technology and language, Ashtari’s experiences conducting research in various countries worldwide, and the time she was furiously yelled at by her Tae Kwon Do coach for letting her opponent win a match.2023-06-1634 min
ASSETSThe Power of Family Engagement with Multilingual LearnersThis week on ASSETS, Dr. Lawrence welcomes multiple degree holder, educational specialist, publisher, former CNN panelists, motivational speaker, and principal of the year Dr. Washington Collado. Follow along as Dr. Collado shares his own experience as an English learner, the cultural disconnect when engaging with families, and how to show families the opportunities and potential their children have as multilingual learners.2023-05-1943 min
ASSETSTeaching Literacy to SIFE/SLIFEThis month on ASSETS, Dr. Lawrence sits down with Dr. Margarita Calderón, a Professor Emerita/Senior Research Scientist at Johns Hopkins University, who has over 100 publications on language and literacy. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Calderón discuss specific features of reading and writing for MLs with limited or interrupted formal education and how she turned two of New York City’s lowest-performing schools into exemplary schools in just two years.2023-04-2144 min
ASSETSAddressing the Critical Third Pillar in Dual Language Education: Sociocultural CompetenceThis month on ASSETS, Dr. Lawrence discusses sociocultural competence with Lisa Tabaku. Lisa is the Director of Dual Language and Multilingual Education at the Center for Applied Linguistics. Previously, she served as the Director of Civil Rights and Multicultural Affairs, Executive Director of the Office of Bilingual Education, Assistant Principal of a Spanish-English dual language school, National Professional Development grants coordinator, and bilingual and ESL teacher. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence and Lisa address the critical third pillar in Dual Language Education.2023-03-1737 min
ASSETSTeaching to Strengths: 5 Practices for Supporting Students Living with Adversity Interested in learning about five practices for supporting students living with adversity? Listen in as Dr. Lawrence sits with an expert consultant, Dr. Debbie Zacarian, who has authored over 100 publications and holds advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology and Educational Policy and Research. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence and Dr. Zacarian discuss the topic of teaching to empower and share a call to action to foster student agency, self-confidence, and collaboration.2023-02-1740 min
ASSETSPush Back, Politics, and Pobrecita Syndrome: Advocating for ELs In Our Present DayHow does understanding culture influence empathy? This month, Dr. Lawrence sits with Dorina Sackman-Ebuwa, also known as The Lab Coat Teacher and affectionately “Miss Dorito” by EL students worldwide, to discuss 25 years of EL/Bilingual classroom experiences and doctoral research on Emotional Intelligence. Follow along as Dr. Lawrence and Dorina share their first experiences with cultural diversity as children and how it led them to a career advocating for ELs.2023-01-2057 min
ASSETSBiliteracy DevelopmentThis month, Dr. Lawrence sits with Professor Emerita of Education in the Division of Equity, Bilingualism and Biliteracy at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Dr. Kathy Escamilla. Follow along as Dr. Escamilla shares her experience as a member of one of the first-ever bilingual education programs and discusses the Science of Reading and how it impacts multilingual learners. Dr. Escamilla shares her trials and triumphs from decades of experience researching issues related to the development of bilingualism and biliteracy for Spanish-speaking emerging bilingual learners and shares her predictions for the f...2022-12-1545 min
ASSETSHow I became known as “The Rappin’ Mathematician"This month, our host Dr. Jobi Lawrence sits with Mr. Alex Kajitani, also known as “The Rappin’ Mathematician,” California Teacher of the year and co-author of a Chicken Soup for the Soul book. Listen in to hear Dr. Lawrence and Mr. Kajitani rap their way to better understanding how math can be made more comprehensible and how student motivation can be increased with the approach of the “Rappin Mathematician”. You won’t want to miss this episode and the chance to learn how to go beyond test scores and data, and dive into real-life stories and teachers' actual impact on multiling...2022-11-1848 min
ASSETSThe Role of Self-selected Pleasure Reading in Promoting Both First and Second Language DevelopmentDo frequent fiction readers have more empathy for others? Tune in to find out! In this episode, we sit with educational researcher, linguist, and activist, Dr. Stephen Krashen, to discuss self-selected pleasure reading and how it benefits first and second language development. Follow along as Dr. Krashen shares the advantages of recreational reading, the importance of bilingual education, and the time he had lunch with American comic book writer and the creator of Spider-Man, Stan Lee.2022-10-1947 min
ASSETSWelcome to ASSETSASSETS is an original podcast series hosted by Dr. Jobi Lawrence. Follow along as she takes a deep dive into the educational realities of multilingual learners across the country. Dr. Lawrence focuses on the opportunities and inherent challenges of meeting the needs of our nation's multilingual learners to ensure that they reach English proficiency. Each month, Dr. Lawrence welcomes a new guest with unique insights into serving our nation’s multilingual learners and their families. ASSETS is funded in part by the United States Department of Education under a National Professional Development Program grant. All episodes are av...2022-09-2301 min
The Totally Football League ShowCole's Stock(ton) rises, the Tom Lawrence Show, and a prize Jaffa CakeJoin Matt Davies Adams, Adrian Clarke, Sam Parkin, and Jobi McAnuff for a look back on the EFL action from the weekend.Today: who's got a touch of the Brereton Diaz about them? What's West Brom's plan b? And who used the poo emoji to great effect?All very important questions plus we discuss Hull's back to back wins, ask why Johnnie Jackson hasn't got the Charlton job yet, and look back on some of the best man of the match prizes down the yearsRUNNING ORDERPART 1a - Hellos (01.00)...2021-11-2259 min