Jessica Payano: Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners in Content Classes

ML Chat: Conversations with Multilingual Educators

In this episode of the ML Chat Podcast, Justin Hewett and Mandi Morris chat with Jessica Payano, a former NYC science teacher and educational consultant. Jessica shares tips for integrating language learning into content classes, building schema, and activating prior knowledge. Learn high-impact, low-effort strategies and how empathy and collaboration can support multilingual learners.