Hire Ground | Episode 12: How We Welcome and Stand Shoulder-to-Shoulder with All Communities in Our Schools - Especially Multilingual Learners

In this episode of Hire Ground, host Josh Czupryk sits down with Dr. Daniel Velasco, President and CEO of Ensemble Learning, for a practical, action-oriented conversation on what K-12 leaders can do right now to create welcoming, inclusive school environments where multilingual learners and families feel fully supported and valued. They dive into immediate steps for building trust through family engagement, establishing safe and welcoming spaces, implementing asset-based instructional practices, leveraging data for equitable student support, and hiring leaders with a non-negotiable multilingual mindset. The focus is clear: multilingualism is a powerful asset that strengthens every student and the entire school community when leaders act proactively to foster belonging and success.