Students come from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds, bringing a wealth of languages and experiences. This diversity offers a unique opportunity to enrich learning but also presents challenges. Effective multilingual education requires thoughtful strategies that support all learners and foster an inclusive environment. This article explores practical approaches and insights to help educators and school leaders create thriving multilingual classrooms. Understanding t

This article is part of the curriculum for LinguatiCo’s Professional Course in Cultural Responsiveness & Inclusion in Education. In classrooms around the world, teachers often make quick judgments about students based on what is immediately visible about them: the language they speak, the clothes they wear, the foods they bring from home. These observations are natural. Humans rely on cues like these to make sense of social interactions and the world around them. But, much l