Renae Skarin
Director of Curriculum Review Process
Renae Skarin works with leading educational experts to design and implement a process for reviewing and providing feedback to curriculum developers on the strength of supports for ELs. Prior to joining the ELSF, she worked at Understanding Language, Stanford University, where she was a researcher, professional developer, curriculum developer, and project manager for projects specializing in issues of equity and accessibility for diverse learners and has a strong background in second language teaching and teacher education both in the U.S. and abroad. Skarin received a B.A. in English, Literacy Studies from California State University, Long Beach, and an M.A. in Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. She is currently completing her doctoral dissertation in Educational Linguistics at Stanford University. Skarin lives at home with her 15-year-old activist daughter, Kailani, and her sweet dog Stella.
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Learning without barriers: Supporting English learners during distance learning
The move to virtual environments for teaching and learning raises many questions about access, including for students whose first language is not English. These students may not have access to the language supports they usually receive during the school day. Non-verbal cues are more limited. And in a time when […] -
Do your materials meet English learners' needs?
There is substantial evidence documenting the impact of high-quality, educative learning materials on teacher practices and student learning, yet this evidence has not translated widely into more equitable learning opportunities for all students. English learners tend to have less access to intellectually rich, grade-level content and instructional materials. With most […]
