by cambria | Jul 5, 2026 | Resources for Educators, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families, Special Needs, Special Needs
In the 2025-2026 school year, FCSN held focus groups with families from six different language communities (Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, and English). These conversations showed real stories behind school data. Families shared how their... by cambria | Aug 14, 2025 | Attendance, Educator Support, Help with Academics, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families, Tips and Tools
Welcome! This page is dedicated to helping educators and families understand and address school attendance and absenteeism—together. Consistent attendance is essential for student learning, connection, and long-term success. But when students miss school—whether... by cambria | Jun 1, 2025 | Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
According to the Migrant Policy Institute, almost one in three children under the age of nine are considered dual language learners, meaning they have at least one parent or caregiver their home who speaks to them in a language other than English. Increasingly,... by cambria | May 26, 2025 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
They say that you can’t be what you can’t see. While this isn’t always the case, it is true that providing children with diverse role models helps them envision their possible futures. The following picture books feature main characters from a wide variety of... by cambria | May 26, 2025 | Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families, Social Justice
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act protects the educational rights of students experiencing housing insecurity. As of this writing, approximately 1.2 million students in the US public school system are eligible to receive services under the act. Here... by cambria | Feb 14, 2025 | ELL, ELL, News, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families, Social Justice
Dear MASFEC Community, As we take in the current political landscape and activities, we want to emphasize the steadfast support that our team still has for our immigrant, newcomer, and multilingual communities: we are still here for you. While it is easy to feel...
