{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Engaged Learning","title":"Building Belonging Through Dual Language Learning with Dr. Ray Sanchez","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1912,"description":"On Leading Engaged Learning, host Miriam Williams sits down with Dr. Ray Sanchez, Superintendent of Schools for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, to explore how dual language education can strengthen literacy, identity, and student belonging.\nWith decades of experience in educational leadership and a deep commitment to equity and multilingual learning, Dr. Sanchez shares how Tarrytown’s dual language program is creating opportunities for students to become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural learners. From expanding access to multilingual programs to building systems that support authentic literacy instruction in both English and Spanish, this conversation highlights the powerful impact that language-centered learning can have on student achievement and community connection.\nKey Moments\n\n04:47 Dual Language as a Student Superpower\n06:39 Diversity as a District Strength\n08:01 Building Literacy Through Authentic Texts\n11:47 Research Supporting Dual Language Learning\n13:45 Designing a 50/50 Language Model\n14:46 Monitoring Literacy Growth in Both Languages\n17:28 Expanding Access to Dual Language Programs\n18:32 Breaking Misconceptions About Dual Language\n19:59 Recruiting and Growing Bilingual Educators\n21:35 Supporting Teachers Through Coaching and PD\n23:45 Building Belonging Through Language and Identity\n25:42 Celebrating Student Pride and Connection\n26:29 Long-Term Benefits of Biliteracy\n27:23 Preparing Students for a Multilingual Workforce\nWhy You’ll Love This Episode\n\nThis episode offers a thoughtful and practical look at how dual language systems can strengthen literacy outcomes while building stronger school communities. Dr. Sanchez makes it clear that multilingualism is not a barrier—it is one of students’ greatest strengths.\nYou’ll learn:Why supporting students’ first language accelerates second-language acquisitionHow dual language programs build literacy, belonging, and cultural identityThe importance of using authentic texts instead of translated...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/COm0J9ARU3KGcauGxQ-Mm2-_cpvdEQFYg25DrjnaXk0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNjRl/ZTI2ZjAzYjY5ZmY0/MzJhMjhlM2UwOGI4/ZGJmYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}