{"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.With 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.Key Moments04:47 Dual Language as a Student Superpower06:39 Diversity as a District Strength08:01 Building Literacy Through Authentic Texts11:47 Research Supporting Dual Language Learning13:45 Designing a 50/50 Language Model14:46 Monitoring Literacy Growth in Both Languages17:28 Expanding Access to Dual Language Programs18:32 Breaking Misconceptions About Dual Language19:59 Recruiting and Growing Bilingual Educators21:35 Supporting Teachers Through Coaching and PD23:45 Building Belonging Through Language and Identity25:42 Celebrating Student Pride and Connection26:29 Long-Term Benefits of Biliteracy27:23 Preparing Students for a Multilingual WorkforceWhy You’ll Love This EpisodeThis 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.You’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 materialsWhat it takes to...","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}