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Marilee Coles-Ritchie, PhD

@marileecr

supporting multilingual learners, reader, hiker, teacher educator Website: marileecolesritchie.com *Professional Development in schools *qualitative researcher Blog/Newsletter: substack.com/@marileecolesritchiephd

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When the World Feels Heavy Mindful Moments for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

When the World Feels Heavy
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09.03.2026 20:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Charge Epstein's Co-Conspirators! Recent documents released by the DOJ reveal eight people listed as co-conspirators: Les Wexner, billionaire and former CEO of Victoria’s Secret; Lesley Groff, Epstein’s longtime secretary; the late mo...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/ch...

06.03.2026 23:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Gallery Walk with Language Ladders Engaging, Accessible, Inclusive for All Learners

Gallery Walk with Language Ladders
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03.03.2026 03:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When Content Rigor Meets Language Support: Tip for Secondary Teachers with Multilingual Learners

When Content Rigor Meets Language Support:
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23.02.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Keep calling. This is a super easy app to use.

27.01.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Man Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis Was Holding a Phone, Not a Gun

Man Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis Was Holding a Phone, Not a Gun www.nytimes.com/live/2026/us...

26.01.2026 04:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UT CTA: Urge State Legislators to Reject SB 134, Appellate Court Amendments SB 134 would add two more justices to the Utah Supreme Court. It would also add several lower court judges. Why this matters: This bill comes after recent judicial decisions that many legislators...

UT CTA: Urge State Legislators to Reject SB 134, Appellate Court Amendments www.congressweb.com/MWEG/91?fram...

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UT CTA: Urge State Legislators to Reject HB 209, Voting Amendments MWEG believes that electoral systems should promote participation for all citizens. When the government changes requirements to vote, the benefits should outweigh the costs. HB 209 adds a new requi...

UT CTA: Urge State Legislators to Reject HB 209, Voting Amendments www.congressweb.com/MWEG/90?fram...

24.01.2026 04:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 Zero-Tech Ways to Gamify Vocabulary (and Support Multilingual Learners)

After a break, teachers may need games to engage. Check this out!

3 Zero-Tech Ways to Gamify Vocabulary
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02.12.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So funny.

24.11.2025 03:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Teaching Thanksgiving Responsibly Content-Area Classes with Multilingual Learners

How do you teach Thanksgiving?

Teaching Thanksgiving Responsibly open.substack.com/pub/marileec...

24.11.2025 03:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Joy-Centered Tip for all Content Area Inspired by Unearthing Joy for Multilingual Learners

Check out the started connection questions.

A Joy-Centered Tip for all Content Area
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20.11.2025 22:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Release the Epstein Files The public deserves to know the extent of Epstein’s abuse and to hold accountable anybodyβ€”regardless of political affiliationβ€”who enabled it. Add your name to the petition to demand the Department of ...

The public deserves to know the extent of Epstein’s abuse and to hold accountable anybodyβ€”regardless of political affiliationβ€”who enabled it. Add your name to the petition to demand the Department of Justice and White House publicly release the files.
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12.11.2025 22:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One Simple Shift Making Content More Accessible for Multilingual Learners

Share with content area teachers!
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03.11.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Walls That Welcome How Classroom Posters Can Power Belonging for Multilingual Learners

Do your students help deconate your walls? Do your walls offer support for #multilinguallearners ?
Walls That Welcome open.substack.com/pub/marileec...

29.10.2025 02:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Best Way to Learn? Teach It Ways to implement this practice for Multilingual Learners

The Best Way to Learn? Teach It
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14.10.2025 16:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Unpacking the Language of the Standard Step by step breakdown for Multilingual Learners

Effective way to connect content to emerging Multilingual Learners.
Unpacking the Language of the Standard open.substack.com/pub/marileec...

08.10.2025 18:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stop Gerrymandering in Utah Utahns have been clear: they want fair maps. But Republicans are trying to ram through a partisan gerrymandered map to benefit D.C. politicians. Contact Governor Cox and the state legislature to deman...

Live in Utah? Contact your state legislator to stop partisan gerrymandering: act.standupamerica.com/letters/cte-...

06.10.2025 15:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 Ways to Teach Content Vocabulary Through Movement Benefits for Multilingual Learners

Let's get kids learning through movement!

3 Ways to Teach Content Vocabulary Through Movement, by @mcoles65 substack.com/@marileecole...

29.09.2025 19:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Content-based, Joy-filled Collage Drawing from Muhammad's book "Unearthing Joy"

Who wants an activity that connects content to relevant life experience and builds community?
Content-based, Joy-filled Collage open.substack.com/pub/marileec...

22.09.2025 18:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Honoring the Genius of Multilingual Learners Guest post by Urban Language Arts Teacher

Guest post by Urban Secondary Language Arts Teacher: Honoring the Genius of Multilingual Learners open.substack.com/pub/marileec...

17.09.2025 04:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Simple Shifts for Multilingual Learners Try them tomorrow!

Simple Shifts for Multilingual Learners
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09.09.2025 04:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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3 Ways to Launch the School Year with Student Voice and Content Connection Inspired by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad

3 Ways to Launch the School Year with Student Voice and Content Connection
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02.09.2025 03:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A betrayal of the victims of the Holocaust A view from Israel

A betrayal of the victims of the Holocaust
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30.07.2025 03:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | JosΓ© AndrΓ©s: The World Cannot Stand By With Gaza on the Brink of Famine

JosΓ© AndrΓ©s: The World Cannot Stand By With Gaza on the Brink of Famine www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/o...

28.07.2025 14:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, I Do School Workshops (and I’d Love to Visit Yours!) Supporting your Multilingual Learners

Yes, I Do School Workshops (and I’d Love to Visit Yours!)
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09.06.2025 19:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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End of Year Reflection Gallery Walk Adaptable for Any Content Area

Try this to create connection and reflection with your students. End of Year Reflection Gallery Walk open.substack.com/pub/marileec...

12.05.2025 23:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing Opportunity for 6-12 grade STEM or STEAM Teachers MIT & Westminster University Collaboration

Please share with teachers if you live in the western US! Amazing Opportunity for 6-12 grade STEM or STEAM Teachers open.substack.com/pub/marileec...

06.04.2025 20:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Salt Lake City adopts new banners, sidestepping pride flag banΒ  β€’ Utah News Dispatch The Salt Lake City Council unanimously adopted three new city banners to sidestep a new state flag ban hours before it took effect.

Salt Lake City adopts new banners, sidestepping pride flag banΒ  utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/05/06/s...

07.05.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Health Care, Business & Religious Leaders, Educators, Other Experts to Discuss How Mass Deportations Are Harming Utah Communities MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30At 10 am Wednesday, April 30 at the State Capitol, MomsRising and Voices for Utah Children will host a news conference and roundtable discussion that brings toget...

Health Care, Business & Religious Leaders, Educators, Other Experts to Discuss How Mass Deportations Are Harming Utah Communities | MomsRising www.momsrising.org/newsroom/hea...

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