Alejandra Salinas

Scholarly Accomplishments, September 2026

BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for September 2026. Book Catherine Ritz Ritz, C. (2026). Leading for proficiency: A guide for proficiency-based world language leaders. Teach Learn Lead. https://www.teachlearnlead.org/leadingforproficiency Book Chapter Kyle DeMeo Cook Kauerz, K. A., Cook, K. D., Olmore, S., & Dinges, S. (2026). Critical review of research and […]

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The Joy of Math

For many Americans, enthusiasm for learning math peaks at around fourth grade. That’s because in most schools, math curricula for younger learners center on play, problems you can solve with your hands, and lots of group work. Kids are adding and subtracting by counting beans, getting to know geometry through magnetic plastic tiles, and figuring […]

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