Ruslana
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Ukrainian. Advocate. SFL Linguist. Author. Talk about #WIDA2020 #MakingLanguageVisible #LanguageInTheServiceofLearning #DisciplinaryLiteracy #DisciplinaryGenres #WritingInTheDisciplines https://reclaimingthelanguage.blog/
"The security of the world is at stake." Well worth watching President Zelenskyy's interview on 60 Minutes www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview transcript
As Russia's war with Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with Scott Pelley to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine, the war, the Oval Office meeting, and the latest attacks on civil...
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We agreed to take in refugees from your country, but as your country is descending into another bloody war, we've decided that all of them must go back because the leader of one of the wealthiest countries in the world is a whiny toddler. www.bbc.com/news/article...
US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute
The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.
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"We've never been closer to a peace deal" - the words of Donald Trump on the day russians killed six children in Kryvyi Rih.
HOT OFF THE PRESS. My blog from my experience as a Visiting Scholar in Switzerland. reclaimingthelanguage.blog/2025/03/30/o...
“Opening and Closing Doors for Other Voices”: Teaching the Language of Rebuttals
In March 2025, I had an opportunity to visit Switzerland as a Visiting Scholar in Leysin American School. I worked with Mari McCarville, a phenomenal teacher who teaches English as an Additional La…
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Working on Language of Evaluation for English Learner Portal Kelly Reider which I will be presenting on Tuesday. Much of this learning comes from Sally Humphrey's work. I'm a guest presenter in her course on Systemic Functional Linguistics for Teachers.
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Urgent—Congress Must Act to Reverse Devastating Cuts to Language Education Offices!
On Tuesday, March 11th, the US Department of Education announced that it was laying off close to 50% of its staff. Based on documents and media reports we have seen, it appears that the Office of Engl...
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Ukrainian mother 1993 vs 2025. The pain russians have inflicted on Ukrainians will be felt for generations. The evil they have unleashed will not be forgotten. The crimes they have committed will be punished.
For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
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Today, we honor the memory of all brave Ukrainians who have been killed by russia — those who gave their lives on the frontline, those who were killed by russian missiles in their homes, those who were tortured in russian dungeons, and those who were executed for the words “Glory to Ukraine.”
Our rally in the news. #StandWithUkraine www.wkow.com/news/top-sto...
Protestors rally at Capitol to remember anniversary of the war in Ukraine
MADISON (WKOW) -- Protestors gathered at the State Capitol to honor and remember the resilience and courage of the Ukrainian people on the three year anniversary since the Ukraine-Russia War
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It is good to see that not all Republicans have sold out to Putin. New York Post, one of the oldest and most influential conservative newspapers in America, sends a clear message who is a dictator and why the U.S. should continue supporting Ukraine.
Trump's "plan" is both depraved and unworkable paulkrugman.substack.com/p/a-belgian-...
A Belgian Congo Plan for Ukraine
Plus a conversation with Phillips O’Brien
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The US administration is “disappointed” that President Zelensky didn’t sign a deal granting the US access to Ukraine’s rare earth resources, calling his decision “short-sighted.” 1/n
Switzerland has announced a $1.6 billion support program for Ukraine for 2025–2028. This program aimed at Ukraine’s recovery, reforms, and sustainable development.
This week, the russians have launched over 1,260 aerial bombs, nearly 750 attack drones, and more than 10 missiles of various types against Ukrainian people. - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Elon Musk has called to close the US-funded radio stations “Radio Liberty” ("Радіо Свобода") and “Voice of America” ("Голос Америки"). I guess that’s how you promote the freedom of speech these days. The funny thing is that many actually believed that this idiot stands for the freedom of speech.
For my birthday on Feb 16, I am doing a fundraiser for our nonprofit to support our local Ukrainian community who are here seeking refuge from the war. Please donate what you can. Thank you for supporting us and our work in these times. In lieu of gifts friendsofukrainemadison.org/donate?fbcli...
Donate — Friends Of Ukraine - Madison, Inc.
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The NYT asked me to write an op-ed on Musk and the Treasury and then took a pass. I hope it will still get read.
Personal Discretion Over the Treasury's Payments System Means the End of Democracy
If the Court and federal workers fail to stop Elon Musk, we are heading for authoritarianism.
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EMERGENCY PIECE: Elon Musk Wants to Get Operational Control of the Treasury’s Payment System. This Could Not Possibly Be More Dangerous. Worse, exclusive new information revealed here explicate how Musk’s actions relate to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (Link at the end)
Jasmine Crockett: "The problem is that Americans thought it was okay to take a full fledged criminal and make him the President of the US and then they want to act aghast when he does criminal things. Let me tell you, we have a thug in charge of the US and if we don't wake up we may not have a US"
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Tools for Building the Inner and Outer Worlds of Characters through Actions, Reactions, Interactions, and Descriptions
What I’m about to teach you I learned from Sally Humphrey. I had an opportunity to travel to Sydney in 2016 or 2018, and I’ll never forget our chat in a corner coffee shop where she tau…
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Another day, another war crime. Russians hit a five-story residential building in Poltava. At least 5 people were killed and 13 injured.
Reporter: I’m trying to figure out how you can come to the conclusion that diversity had something to do with this crash? Trump: Because I have common sense and unfortunately a lot of people don’t
