The Seal will go LIVE as a RIDE endorsed designation with RI legislative support this year, 2021! See the FAQ documents below for details. This is a highly recommended program for all graduating seniors in Rhode Island!
How do I administer the Seal of Biliteracy test while teaching remotely? Check out this slideshow and feel free to adapt to your population and needs.
Testing with AAPPL
Testing with AVANT
RIFLA Statement and Call to Action
Today we stand in solidarity with all those who are protesting, and most especially with our students and with the Black community of Rhode Island. We condemn the killing of George Floyd and recognize that it is yet another racially motivated death in a country where people of color are oppressed due to centuries of systemic racism.
As educators, we realize that we must do our part to combat all systems of hate, injustice, racism, and violence in our society and that we must strive to make our classrooms inclusive, safe places for all students. We acknowledge that we must confront and try to dismantle our own biases and be willing to talk openly and honestly with our students about race and personal identity. As language educators, we recognize that language has the power to build empathy and traverse the divide within our communities. Making space for dialogue on race, and racism in the US, while difficult, is essential. Having challenging discussions with our students on equity and justice is essential.
What we say matters. Speaking up matters. However, what we do matters more. Our actions matter more. We pledge to do more, to honor this work and our students, by learning, questioning, listening, and taking action.
Black Lives Matter. Always.
Remote Teaching Resources
Here are some resources curated by language teachers and organizations around the country. Feel free to add to the slideshow! Now more than ever we need our network of RIFLA members to get through!
RIFLA Curated Resources Slide deck
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