Beyond Translation explores how school leaders are navigating the real challenges of serving multilingual learners in dual language and bilingual programs. Through candid conversations with principals, assistant principals, and curriculum leaders, the show examines what is working, what is falling short, and what authentic, culturally meaningful learning looks like for Spanish-speaking students. It is designed for educators who want their students to thrive academically without losing their language or identity.
Latest Episodes
Beyond Language as a Pathway: Rebecca Heneise on Identity, Equity, and the Future of Bilingual Education
In this episode of Beyond Translation, host Ruben Arias sits down with Rebecca Heneise, a bilingual education leader at New Los Angeles Charter School. Rebecca shares ...
From Border Experience to Biliteracy Leadership: Jaime Gonzalez on Building Identity Through Dual Language Education
In this episode of Beyond Translation, host Ruben Arias sits down with Jaime Gonzalez, Principal at Nestor Language Academy. Jaime shares how his personal journey grow...
Reclaiming Language, Rebuilding Identity: Dr. Cloris Rangel on Multilingual Education and Student Belonging
In this episode of Beyond Translation, host Ruben Arias sits down with Cloris Paulette Rangel, Executive Director of Multilingual Education at Richardson Independent S...
Redesigning Education for Biliteracy: Kirk Stinson on Building a Dual Language School from the Ground Up
In this episode of Beyond Translation, host Ruben Arias sits down with Kirk Stinson, Principal at Jim Maples Academy in the Burton School District. Kirk shares a trans...
Owning Your Language, Owning Your Voice: Sage Cavazos on Equity in Bilingual Education
In the first episode of Beyond Translation, host Ruben Arias sits down with Sage Cavazos, Assistant Principal at Brook Avenue Elementary in Waco Independent School Dis...
