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Tina Smith: “Language is culture, and too often we think of students that need to learn English as--their first language, if it is…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2021
Language is culture, and too often we think of students that need to learn English as--their first language, if it is not English, is a barrier that they have to overcome rather than an asset
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

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Emphasizes the importance of viewing language as an asset in education.

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