NC Standards Academy & MLs Summer Conference (East)

This session invites educators to reimagine their teaching practices through the lens of language equity and access. Participants will explore practical strategies to transform instructional obstacles into opportunities for inclusion and engagement. Centered on the diverse needs of multilingual learners, this session emphasizes how thoughtful lesson planning can create equitable learning experiences. The session will highlight key principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and culturally responsive teaching, guiding educators in creating lessons that support language development without compromising content rigor.

Join this session to explore the NC Social Studies Standards and support documents. Learn how to align instruction and assessment effectively while incorporating inquiry indicators to promote critical thinking. Discover valuable resources designed to support educators in implementing engaging, standards-based social studies instruction.

Project Learning at its finest! Throughout this journey, students and families engaged in a meaningful learning experience that celebrated culture, tradition, and connection. Together, we:

Explored Agricultural Products – Learned how each country’s geography influences its traditional ingredients.
Built Cooking Vocabulary*– Expanded our knowledge of key cooking and food-related terms.
Connected Ingredients to Culture – Discovered how these products are used in traditional dishes.
Experienced Hands-on Cooking– Prepared an authentic, easy-to-make recipe in class.
Created a Cultural Recipe Book– Compiled family recipes and stories into a shared collection, highlighting our diverse backgrounds.

This incredible project fostered a deeper appreciation for different cultures while bringing families together through the joy of cooking.

Learn about a project made possible through the generous support of the Learning Product for Uniting Our World Project, with donations from Participate Learning.