Talking to Grandma

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  • Talking to Grandma is a weekly podcast that elevates stories, science, and strategies to help you raise and teach multilingual and bilingual children. Hosted by Dr. Veronica Benavides, founder and CEO of Bilingual Generation, an organization that helps children with bilingualism in their bones stay connected to their heritage languages and cultures. She's a Harvard-educated doctora who has experienced losing, recovering, and passing on her heritage language to her children. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, researcher, school leader, or simply someone interested in the topics of language learning and language preservation, this podcast is for you. Through interviews with amazing guests and solo episodes, you will find the resources, guidance, and strategies needed to support you in your journey.
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  • S3 Ep32: “Two Languages, Twice the Opportunities” Bilingual education advocacy with Gina Rodriguez & Carolyne Crolotte

    S3 Ep32: “Two Languages, Twice the Opportunities” Bilingual education advocacy with Gina Rodriguez & Carolyne Crolotte
    Apr 2 2024
    Welcome to Talking to Grandma, a weekly podcast that elevates stories, science, and strategies to help you raise and teach multilingual and bilingual children. Hosted by Dr. Veronica Benavides, founder and CEO of Bilingual Generation, an organization that helps children with bilingualism in their bones stay connected to their heritage languages and cultures.

    Today, you’ll hear from the passionate duo Carolyne Crolotte and Gina Rodriguez as they explore the impact of Proposition 227 on bilingual education in California and their work to shift the narrative through the Two Languages, Twice the Opportunities campaign.

    Listen as we dispel common myths and share tools and strategies to communicate the many benefits of bilingual education.

    Two Languages, Twice The Opportunities Materials
    English / Spanish Brochure
    English / Chinese Brochure
    English Social Media Toolkit
    Spanish Social Media Toolkit
    Chinese Social Media Toolkit

    Learn more:
    First5la.org
    EarlyEdge California
    CAMPAIGN LAUNCH ENCOURAGES DUAL LANGUAGE LEARNING ACROSS L.A. COUNTY Reading by 9: 3 reasons why language is your child’s secret superpower
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    43 mins
  • S3 Ep31: Advancing Equity in Multilingual Education with Dr. Conor P. Willams

    S3 Ep31: Advancing Equity in Multilingual Education with Dr. Conor P. Willams
    Mar 26 2024
    Welcome to Talking to Grandma, a weekly podcast that elevates stories, science, and strategies to help you raise and teach multilingual and bilingual children. Hosted by Dr. Veronica Benavides, founder and CEO of Bilingual Generation, an organization that helps children with bilingualism in their bones stay connected to their heritage languages and cultures.

    In today’s episode, we speak with the insightful, witty, and humble Conor P. Williams. In our conversation, he shares his research on expanding equitable and multilingual learning opportunities for young, linguistically diverse children in the United States.

    Listen to hear us discuss the colonization of dual language programs and the importance of equity and access in these spaces.

    Check out these articles:
    • The Intrusion of White Families Into Bilingual Schools
    • Ensuring Equitable Access to Dual-Language Immersion Programs: Supporting English Learners’ Emerging Bilingualism
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    45 mins
  • S3 Ep30: Language, Media Representation, and Parenthood with Mike Alfaro from Sí Sabo Kids

    S3 Ep30: Language, Media Representation, and Parenthood with Mike Alfaro from Sí Sabo Kids
    Mar 19 2024
    Welcome to Talking to Grandma, a weekly podcast that elevates stories, science, and strategies to help you raise and teach multilingual and bilingual children. Hosted by Dr. Veronica Benavides, founder and CEO of Bilingual Generation, an organization that helps children with bilingualism in their bones stay connected to their heritage languages and cultures.

    Today, we speak with the brilliant and funny Mike Alfaro about the impact of assimilation on identity and explore his inspiration for the creation of Millennial Loteria and Sí Sabo Kids.

    Mike Alfaro is a Creative Director, Content Creator, and Children’s Book Writer with over 370k followers on social media (@millennialloteria). Recognized as one of TikTok's 2023 Latinx Visionary Voices, he also earned a spot in the inaugural class of the LA Time’s 2022 Vanguardia List—celebrating Latino innovators, instigators, and power players breaking through barriers. His influence extends beyond social media, having been profiled by The New York Times, the Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Time Magazine, Oprah Magazine, Telemundo, and many more outlets. Originally from Guatemala, he now resides in Los Angeles with his wife Amy, baby Mya, and dog Bugsy.

    Tune in to hear Mike emphasize the importance of breaking stereotypes and showcasing the diversity and modernity of the Latine community.

    Learn more about Si Sabo Kids on instagram @sisabokids
    Learn more about Millennial Loteria on instagram @millennialloteria
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    37 mins
Children's Audiobooks Language Learning Social Sciences Parenting & Families Relationships
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