Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard: Maximizing Resources, Serving Every Learner

ML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual Educators
03/09/2025 51 min Episodio 58
Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard: Maximizing Resources, Serving Every Learner

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How do you serve multilingual learners across a large district using current resources? In this episode of the ML Chat Podcast, Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard, Director of ELD for Springfield Public Schools, Missouri, shares how she leverages collaboration, teacher leadership, and language-rich instruction to drive systemic change. She also reflects on launching a Newcomer Academy to support students and create inclusive schools.

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