Lessons from a Dual Language Bilingual School: Celebrando una década de Dos Puentes Elementary: 144 (Bilingual Education & Bilingualism) - Softcover

Tatyana Kleyn; Victoria Hunt; Alcira Jaar; Rebeca Madrigal; Consuelo Villegas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1800417373 ISBN 13: 9781800417373

Publisher: Multilingual Matters, 2024

Synopsis

This edited book showcases the lessons, successes and challenges of starting and growing a fully bilingual school. Reflecting on the first ten years of Dos Puentes Elementary School in New York City, it explores the evolution of the school through its four founding pillars: (1) bilingüismo, biliteracidad y multiculturalismo, (2) las familias son partners, leaders and advocates, (3) investigaciones and hands-on learning, and (4) partnerships with universities, organizations y la comunidad. The chapter authors include families, teachers, school administrators and university partners, centering the voices of those directly involved in the school community and highlighting key moments in the life of the school. At the end of each chapter, researcher commentary contextualizes these experiences within the wider literature and discusses implications and next steps for the field of bilingual education. This book will be of interest to pre- and in-service teachers and school administrators, particularly those looking to develop bilingual programs in their own context.

About this title

About the Author

Tatyana Kleyn is Professor of Bilingual Education and TESOL at The City College of New York, USA, and co-founder of Dos Puentes Elementary School. She is Principal Investigator for the City University of New York - Initiative on Immigration and Education (CUNY-IIE) and has produced numerous books, articles and films on bilingual education, translanguaging and immigration.

<br /><br /><p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Victoria Hunt is the current and founding Principal of Dos Puentes Elementary School. She holds a doctorate in leadership and bilingual education and received dissertation awards from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Bilingual Education Research SIG and the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE).</span>

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Alcira Jaar is Assistant Principal and founding staff member of Dos Puentes Elementary School. Alcira holds a doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has been an educator in New York City public schools for over 20 years.

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Rebeca Madrigal is a founding bilingual teacher of Dos Puentes Elementary School. She has over 20 years of experience in New York City Public Schools and received the Bilingual Teacher of the Year Award from the New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE).

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Consuelo Villegas was the founding Parent Coordinator at Dos Puentes Elementary School. She held numerous positions in New York City Public Schools over 23 years and has been honored for her work in Civil Service. She was awarded NYSABE Bilingual Support Personnel of the Year.

Edition details

• Publisher: Multilingual Matters
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1800417373
• ISBN 13: 9781800417373
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280