ML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual Educators

Ndey Tida Kejera shares how growing up multilingual in Senegal and The Gambia shaped her belief that language, culture, and community are inseparable. Drawing from her experiences learning multiple languages and adapting to life in the United States, she explains why preserving home languages matters. She also shares practical ways educators can build on students’ existing knowledge and linguistic strengths.

What is ML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual Educators?

ML Chat explores everything to do with Multilingual student instruction. Do you oversee students that are learning English? ML Chat is the place to learn more and continue to refine your craft. In each episode co-hosts Mandi Morris and Andrew Brandt talk with experts, researchers, and district administrators to explore how to best serve our language learners.