​The new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for science and technology applications, set for implementation in the 2024–2025 school year, are poised to transform science classrooms into more inclusive and technologically integrated spaces, particularly benefiting emerging bilingual learners. By embedding technology across all strands and integrating communication and collaboration skills, the TEKS facilitate multimodal instruction, such as interactive simulations and collaborative digital projects, simultaneously supporting language development and content mastery. This approach enhances engagement and provides scaffolding that aligns with bilingual students' linguistic and cognitive needs, fostering equitable access to rigorous science education.

Houston, in particular, has experienced significant increases in the number of emerging bilingual students attending public school.  There has been a 55% increase in emergent bilingual students between the 2011-2012 and 2023-2024 school years. These figures highlight the importance of implementing instructional strategies that support language development to encourage academic achievement for bilingual learners.

-Houston Independent School District, 2023

I leave you with this handy tool from a professional development that guides you through student access to Adobe's technological resources. This tool will help immerse your students in using AI and expressing their creativity through multimodal presentation styles. Some student examples, linked below, showcase a range of students from various sub-populations. Enjoy!