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Educators Book Award

Educators Book Award: Impacting

Education Worldwide

Since 1946, The Delta Kappa Society International has recognized outstanding educational research
by women on topics of current interest in education. In 1974, a committee with representation from
each of the Society’s regions continued this important project and, in 1982, the committee was named
the International Educators Book Award Committee. In the fall, the committee sends out a request for
submissions. Annually the committee chooses a book to be recognized with an award of $2,500.
This year’s committee, with representation from DKG’s five regions, read four books submitted
by publishers and authors. To be considered, books must be the work and research of women authors
from DKG member countries and have the potential to influence the direction of thought and action
necessary to meet the needs of
today’s complex society. The
books are on topics of current 2023 Educators Book Award
educational importance and
are well written, edited, and Voices of Newcomers: Experiences of Multilingual Learners
formatted. By Denise Ammeraal Furlong, Ed.D.
This year’s submissions The DKG Educators Book Award Committee is pleased to
were exceptional in all announce this years winning book: Voices of Newcomers:
Experiences of Multilingual Learners. This is an easy-to-
respects. They included topics read, practical guide for the early career educator, the
of civil rights, race inequity, season educator and the administrator looking to meet the
needs of Multilingual/English Learners, in particular
diversity, multilingual Newcomers and SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted
Formal Education).
learning, inclusion, and This author hopes to spark conversation and inspire
political and social issues. creativity in working with Multilingual Learners as she
shares valuable experiences on:
The committee ultimately How to manage the first days and weeks to assist the
Newcomer in adjusting (academically, emotionally and
chose Voices of Newcomers: socially) to their new school and class
Experiences of Multilingual Asset-based perspectives on the progress of Multilingual
Learners (MLs)
Learners by Denise Ammeraal Information that will help teachers academically engage these students, in
Furlong, EdD, as the winning addition to ways to assess and motivate them
Reflection questions and discussions for each chapter to guide book clubs or
book. Honorable Mention was conversations in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Ready-to-use resources to support educators as they meet the needs of MLs
awarded to Inclusive Texts (Multilingual Learners)
in Elementary Classrooms: This book gives the educational community time to pause and reflect on classroom
activities, teaching styles, approaches to student feelings, attitude toward the
Developing Literacies, Multilingual Learner, and insight into possible family situations or trauma that they
have experienced. By amplifying the voices of these students, their families, and their
Identities, and Understandings teachers, this handbook includes real-life stories to help educators understand these
by Amy J. Heineke and Aimee diverse perspectives.
Papola-Ellis. Honorable Mention
The committee encourages
Inclusive Texts in Elementary Classrooms:
all DKG members— Developing Literacies, Identities, and Understandings
both current and retired by Amy J. Heineke and Aimee Papola-Ellis
educators—to read these At a time when schools are becoming more and more diverse it is
important that schools prioritize texts that mirror children’s life
thought-provoking books. experiences and give children a window to understanding the
The significant work of experiences of others. The authors take educators through a four-
part framework for selecting, using, and engaging students with text
this committee continues that promote children’s identity, and reading and content literacy.
This book based on extensive research gives strategies, examples,
the impact of Delta Kappa and reflective questions. Inclusive Texts provides educators with the
tools to meet the diverse and relevant needs of today’s students.
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