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This is the third and final post in the series, "Foundations, Futures, and Frontiers: Reimagining Early Literacy for Multilingual Learners". We invite you to click on the links to read the Introduction, Post #1 ("Building Strong Foundations: What We Still Need to Learn About Young Multilingual...

The futures of multilingual learners are bright with possibilities, yet the story of how children become literate, and in which language(s), remains unfinished. Here at the ALMA Initiative at the University of Notre Dame , we dream of a future where parents and teachers view multilingualism as a...

When we ask teachers, leaders, and parents to name their favorite childhood book, the answers often come with a smile . . . and a story. Katy’s is Love You Forever by Robert Munsch and the popular line that her mom often recited is one that she repeats to her own four children - "I'll love you...

At the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Literacy Education and ALMA Initiative , we believe that early literacy development is both a foundation and a frontier, especially for multilingual learners whose voices and languages enrich our classrooms. This three-part series, Foundations, Futures...

Hugh’s Literacy Journey and Interaction with 12 Recommended Texts in a Print Rich Home and Early Childhood Education Environment This is the second blog in a two part series ( Blog #1). In my last installment, I introduced readers to my 8-year-old son, Hugh, a voracious reader who fully immerses...

Clarissa Terracciano is a PhD student in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Denver. Her research examines how blockchain technology can be used to expand inclusive access to educational experiences, advance EdTech policy, and empower learners with ownership over their...

Clarissa Terracciano is a PhD student in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Denver. Her research examines how blockchain technology can be used to expand inclusive access to educational experiences, advance EdTech policy, and empower learners with ownership over their...

Three University of Notre Dame faculty members have been named to the 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings . This prestigious annual list recognizes the 200 scholars whose academic work has most influenced educational practice and policy nationwide. All three are faculty fellows in Notre...

How do you get kids to read—and actually understand —hard texts? Teachers know it’s important for students to read historical primary sources, scientific research studies, or literary texts with unfamiliar language, like Shakespeare or the Odyssey . Research also shows that adolescents need high...