Dr. Ximena Franco-Jenkins Presents at the National Association of Bilingual Education

This month, in Chicago, Dr. Ximena Franco Jenkins presented two sessions at the NABE Conference, each highlighting critical intersections between language, mathematics, and implementation. In Building Bridges: Fostering Connections to Maximize Dual Language Immersion Benefits, she explored how intentional collaboration across roles strengthens dual language programs and maximizes outcomes for multilingual learners. In her second session, English Learners’ Math Experiences: A Study During Year 3 of Math Curriculum Implementation, she shared findings from year three of implementation, examining how systems alignment, instructional practices, and language supports influence students’ mathematics learning. Together, the sessions underscored the importance of strong implementation infrastructures to ensure equitable and high-quality learning experiences for English Learners.

The NABE Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings in the United States dedicated to bilingual, dual language, and multilingual education. Hosted by the National Association for Bilingual Education, the conference brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to share research, instructional strategies, policy updates, and systems-level approaches that support English Learners and multilingual students.

Presentation: Building Bridges: Fostering Connections to Maximize Dual Language Immersion Benefits

Presentation: English Learners’ Math Experiences: A Study During Year 3 of Math Curriculum Implementation