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In a globalized world, it is critical to support linguistic diversity in educational systems. Literacy education plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap for students who speak different languages, enabling them to acquire reading and writing proficiency while preserving and celebrating their cultural identities. By integrating inclusive teaching practices and fostering an environment that values multilingualism, educators can help students navigate the challenges of language barriers while promoting greater academic achievement. Supporting linguistic differences through literacy education may enhance language skills and empower students to thrive in a multicultural society, using language as a tool for learning and personal expression. Supporting Linguistic Differences Through Literacy Education explores linguistic variations throughout reading and writing education. It offers solutions to address language barrier challenges and promotes the integration of multiculturalism into the education curriculum. This book covers topics such as skill development, inclusive teaching, and multilingualism, and is a useful resource for linguists, educators, sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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Jill Tussey's career in literacy education has provided a variety of experiences in curriculum and instruction across K-12, undergraduate, and graduate courses. Her areas of interest include student engagement and motivation with targeted focus on digital literacy, poverty impacts, and social-emotional learning. Service leadership is important to Dr. Tussey and can be clearly seen in her current work as the Division Chair for Literacy, TESL, and Early Childhood at Buena Vista University. She has authored and edited books, chapters, and journal articles. Additionally, she has presented at local, state, national, and international settings over a variety of literacy topics. Leslie Haas’ career includes working with K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students. Additional experiences include instructional coaching, professional development, curriculum design, and department administration. Opportunities in highly diverse settings have acted as both a catalyst and foundation for her focus on integrating and connecting literacy across disciplines through culturally and linguistically responsive instructional practices. Dr. Haas is particularly interested in technology-based literacy opportunities for underrepresented populations through engagement with popular culture, specifically gaming and fanfiction. She has been honored for her work in research, teaching, and technology through Buena Vista University, Fierce Education, The Texas A&M University System, and The Dallas Catholic Foundation.

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