Beth Puma

“That’s actually not your job. Your job is not to design the lessons because, in fact, that’s really hard. And takes a lot of years of trial and error. Your job is to deliver the lessons and focus on the teaching and the students who are in front of you.” –Emily Hanford Disagree. Emphatically.

This is Tommy. Tommy had a question about my allegiances. Listen to the end to hear about his.

Time for an era of tech trust-busting?

A whirlwind of labsites at the Colegio Americano de Torreón. From kindest to seniors, we saw that #mllscando when educators design the conditions for language learning as part of #pbl.

Finished up an incredible 3 days of learning at the Colegio Americano de Torreón. We explored the literacy and language of #pbl and ways to design for our #mlls.

Talking about the word “reconciliation” with my students today: Kid: “So… people stole the land and then said sorry with some land knowledge-mant but they didn’t actually give the land back? ‘Cuz when I took A’s squishy you made me say sorry AND give it back.”

This Head Start center teaches in two languages. A Trump overhaul would require one: English apnews.com/article/head...

If you know someone in public education: please send them a loving and uplifting message. If you ARE someone in public education: you are loved. You are needed. You are doing amazing and important work in an impossible situation. Thank you for your service.

This November I’ll be traveling to the city of love (oh hey Philly!) for my first #NCTE. Overjoyed to be gathered round the table with @theedcollab.bsky.social and later showcasing my work with a linguistic pedagogy of love. Catch me if you can!

Loved getting to join Colegio Americano de Torréon this week on Zoom for an incredible morning of learning. 🥰 Getting to bring together my love of #mll research and #pbl 🥰 Cannot wait to meet them in person in October! #multilingualecosystem

Have your students tried talking math out? See how it works for math teacher, Zane Ranney: https://edut.to/4h7cJh8

✨ Creating inclusive environments isn’t quick or easy. It’s a moral imperative grounded in equity and human rights, and we must treat it with urgency. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky

NCTE members are invited to stream #StoryAndPicturesByFilm, the first feature documentary to go behind the scenes with #KidLit authors and artists who create children’s picturebooks, then join a discussion between the film's creators and @ascenzimoreno.bsky.social! Register: https://bit.ly/4ytAIxU

It’s been busy this month and I forgot to share some good news here. I’m excited to be joining the faculty @endicottinternational as part of there M.Ed Program. Looking forward to meeting my future students as we explore assessment and #MLLs

By my colleague the fierce Rosa Alvarez! Sharing with love and joy. #MLLAdvocacy @theedcollab.bsky.social community.theeducatorcollaborative.com/joyful-advoc...

New Meta-Analysis Finds What Most ELL Teachers Know – Multilingual Teaching More Effective Than English-Only Approach larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2026/08/28/n...

English -only policies are grounding in xenophobia, anti-immigrant rhetori, and monolingual bias….not brain science or well-being.

I had the pleasure of working with Nishimachi International School last week as we explored our students’ multilingual practices and #translanguaging. Such thoughtful questions. Such commitment to understanding and serving kids. Thank you for a morning full of learning, laughter, and love.

I had a lovely visit with Seisen Internatjonal School as we explore coteaching for multilingual learners.

New school year, new #coteacher. Dusting off this blog post. We can start the year strong so that our #mlls thrive. www.bethpumaconsulting.com/home/nuts-an...

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I've developed a new workshop based on some of my client's most well loved explorations from coaching. Join us for an evening of reflection, art, laughter, and healing. www.eventbrite.com/e/a-human-ce...

Part of coaching teachers is about de-centering yourself and your own practice. It’s about centering kids and their learning, while walking alongside a teacher as they grow in their craftmanship. Teachers deserve this space to rumble and grow. They don’t care how good you were. #coachingmatters

“I love raising a bilingual tween” I tell myself as my son screams “no me gusta the criticism!” at me

On PBS Kids, Jacqueline Woodson Reminds Children Their Stories Matter www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/a...

📊 Poor grading practices shut doors for #students, and it disproportionately harms students who don't play the game of #school well, regardless of how well they #learn. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #atassessment #EduSky

The CAST UDL Guidelines™ 3.0 graphic organizer is now available in 24 languages, from Arabic to Welsh. If you teach in a language other than English, there is a good chance a colleague somewhere in the world has already translated this framework for you. https://pulse.ly/hjynqvfxx5

Last night the back to school anxiety dream involved having to run a student club I had no interest in running. What I wouldn’t give for a proper Pedro Pascal dream.

Last night the back to school anxiety dream involved getting the right size and weight paper from the store. I’m too old for this silliness.

Last night I had a dream I had to fix the printer at school. These back to school anxiety dreams are boring.

Last night dreamt of making photocopies. The back to school anxiety dreams of the new school year have begun.

9 years! Doing the work I love. With clients who are committed to building a better world for our #mlls. Let’s continue to grow and learn together as we transform the #multilingualecosystems so that our #mlls deserve.

Today I presented at a conference that mostly consisted of teachers just starting or early in their careers. The hope of a new teacher is special. How do we protect it while inviting criticality? I am energized by being surrounded by these educators today.

You'll abso-freaking-lutely love this article on affixation: medium.com/language-lab... #language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Illustration #Langsky #Writesky #WritingCommunity

Everybody Is a Math Person. Now, Convince Your Students www.edweek.org/teaching-lea... with @mathillustrated.bsky.social and others

The kids are on summer break here in my district in Tucson. I only finished my contract time last Friday. This Monday started summer planning with teachers. The glamorous summer off narrative is a lie.

New neighbor. I shall call her Owlanis Morissette.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, stand alongside educators across the country who are demanding better. #theedcollab #teacherappreciationweek

A class at my kids’ school put up little statements about the good they want to do in the world and I was over the moon about this one - then I learned they meant to say “teach people in jail” which is also good!

Every district in the country needs this kind of traning ----- Rutgers University is teaching Newark specialists how to distinguish a language barrier from a disability www.chalkbeat.org/newark/2026/...

@theedcollab.bsky.social ‘s #SpringGathering2026 is filled with hope but did not come to play.