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This happened this week to my kids when meeting with teachers! #KnowBetter #DoBetter The Misunderstandings of Monolingual Approaches: A Call for Change For too long, many educators have advised bilingual parents to prioritize English at home, believing that it would help their children succeed academically. While often well-intentioned, this advice is not only outdated but can also harm students and families. Research shows that encouraging bilingualism benefits cognitive development, academic achievement, and emotional well-being. When parents are told to focus solely on English, it dismisses the importance of their home language and culture. This not only puts unnecessary pressure on families but also risks alienating children from their linguistic heritage. Bilingualism is an asset, not a barrier, and students who maintain their home language alongside English often outperform their monolingual peers in the long run. Instead of urging parents to prioritize English over their native language, educators should promote additive bilingualism—encouraging students to become fluent in both languages. Building literacy in the home language strengthens English acquisition, fosters confidence, and creates a bridge between school and family life. It’s time to move away from the harmful misconception that English proficiency must come at the expense of other languages. We must empower families to nurture multilingualism and embrace the richness it brings to classrooms and communities. Educators can make the most impact by shifting from a deficit mindset to one that celebrates the diverse linguistic assets students bring to the table.

Need to learn how to conduct a successful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) audit at your organization? Join us at the Fall 2024 Diversity Leadership Academy (DLA) to learn how to effectively map/audit your organization's DEI efforts and much, much more. To learn more, please visit https://lnkd.in/eZswyz4

In a step toward radical, equitable leadership in Michigan's nonprofit sector, Michigan Community Resources is eager to announce the promotion of two key leaders, Shamyle Maya Dobbs and Alisha Butler, to the role of Co-CEO. The shift toward co-directorship marks an effort to create a de-centralized leadership model that allows for more sustainable leadership and succession planning. Learn more in our press release: https://hubs.li/Q02-xsBD0

One of the best things I have been able to experience - be sure to come to a meet up if interested in learning more about HCLA!

Annually, the Hispanic Collaborative and the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee (AALAM) publish Well-Being Indexes that offer a comparative view of how Milwaukee’s Black and Brown communities are progressing compared to peer metros. The indexes show that while progress is being made, we need to pick up the pace. Cross-sector collaboration, meaning a true shared vision and responsibility, is required to address our issues at scale to create a stronger Milwaukee region. Learn more about MMAC's Region of Choice Initiative: https://lnkd.in/eS-xshcg

Being a mentor in a similar leadership development program was life-changing. Participants grew, found their voice, confidence, skills, and lessons to cary forward and pass down to their followers as they advanced into leadership roles. When you invest in talent… Great things happen! Why would you expect anything different from a cohort of professionals eager to grow and reach their potential who happen to be blind? #Leadership #Talent #ProfessionalDevelopment #Inclusion

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A favorite Nick Saban quote is: "When you invest your time, you make a goal and a decision of something that you want to accomplish. Whether it's make good grades in school, be a good athlete, be a good person, go down and do some community service and help somebody who's in need, whatever it is you choose to do, you're investing your time in that." This mindset applies to career development as well. The 925 plan sets up undergraduates for success by helping them become early investors in their careers. #CollegeStudents #CollegeLife #StudentLife #CampusLife #CollegeStudent #UniversityLife #StudentSuccess #CollegeGoals #CollegeVibes #WorkLife #CareerGoals #OfficeLife #ProfessionalLife #9to5 #JobHunt #CareerDevelopment #CareerPath #CareerGrowth #CareerSuccess #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobSatisfaction #CareerFulfillment #LoveYourJob #MeaningfulWork #JobJoy #PurposeDriven #PassionProject #IndependentLiving #SelfSufficiency #FreedomLifestyle #LiveYourBestLife #SelfReliance #CareerReady #925plan #earlyinvestor

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