"This book is a must-read for anyone wanting a comprehensive understanding of the EL Education curriculum. I think anyone reading it will walk away with a deeper understanding of what it takes to develop agency in our students and realize the goal of equity for all, which in our case includes a high percentage of English language learners. This book could change the way we approach teaching English language arts using the EL Education curriculum."
Tammi Bauschka, Literacy Program Specialist, Tucson, Arizona
"The work of implementing this curriculum at Explore Elementary has engaged our staff in moving beyond an awareness of the shifts necessary for success with college- and career-ready standards into application. This text has multiple uses, but as a leader I found it invaluable. It was instrumental in building my understanding of the ELA standards and instructional shifts in order to support my staff to grow during a time of second-order change."
Annaleah Bloom, School Director, Denver
"The EL Education curriculum has transformed my teaching in dramatic ways. For the first time as a teacher, I know that I have a highly engaging curriculum that is meeting the needs of all of my students, today and everyday. In my 20+ years of teaching, no other curriculum could command this distinction."
Kate Gutwillig, Grade 3 Special Education Teacher, New York City
"This curriculum has changed our lives...It has completely changed the way our teachers are teaching and our students are learning."
Liz Freitag, Instructional Coach and Testing Coordinator, Valdosta, Georgia
