What can a teacher do when s/he know students are not learning to read as they should?
Claude Goldenberg Substack
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Rafely Palacios
Bilingual Literacy Consultant
Stanford M.Ed. | ILA 30 Under 30
Literacy is a fundamental act of justice.
Ensuring a child's linguistic heritage is never a barrier to their brilliance, but the bridge to their success.
Strategic Partnership for Multilingual Excellence
Tier 1 instruction is the most powerful lever for equity. I partner with schools and districts to design literacy systems where multilingual learners don't just participate—they thrive.
Instructional Systems Design
Build coherent, research-aligned literacy frameworks (including MTSS and Tier 1) that prioritize linguistic access alongside rigorous academic standards.
Professional Learning That Transfers to Practice
High-impact training grounded in real classrooms—not theory. Sessions include model lessons, routines, and tools educators can implement immediately.
Curriculum Adaptation & Alignment
Strengthen existing curricula to ensure linguistic responsiveness and full access to foundational skills—bridging the gap between research and daily instruction.
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From the Simple View of Reading to an Integrated View of Foundational Skills
Shanker Institute
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ILA 30 Under 30
Recognized in 2025 for leadership in literacy and bilingual education.
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Awarded for a two-year professional development plan focused on multilingual learners.
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