the Monolingual Bias didn’t magically reset on January 1

January always brings a rush of fresh starts… new calendars, new goals, new initiatives.

But let’s be honest: the Monolingual Bias didn’t magically reset on January 1.

It’s still showing up in policies that prioritize speed over equity, in well-meaning practices that ask multilingual learners to assimilate quietly, and in the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways language gets framed as a problem instead of a resource.

And if you’re feeling tired already? You’re not alone, mi gente.

Advocacy fatigue is real… especially when you care deeply and the systems feel slow to move. That’s why this year, I’m inviting our community to shift from awareness to action, ya tú sabe. Not loud, unsustainable action. Not performative compliance. But small, clear, sustainable disruptions that actually change practice.

That’s what I mean when I say: this year, we’re going deeper.

Deeper into linguistic justice - not as a buzzword, but as a throughline.

Deeper into clarity, so we’re not constantly second-guessing ourselves.

Deeper into tools that help us act with confidence, even when the context feels heavy.

Which brings me to something I’m really proud to share.

My book, Disrupting the Monolingual Bias is officially out in the world… and it was written for this exact moment. This isn’t a theoretical text or a book that lives on a shelf. It’s a field guide. One built from real stories, real tension, and real moments of advocacy that worked… and sometimes didn’t.

Alongside the book, I’m also making my Advocacy Framework available… so you and your teams don’t have to start from scratch when the bias shows up (because it will).

If 2026 is the year you want to move from naming the problem to actually doing something about it, here are a few ways to start:

• Get the book: Disrupting the Monolingual Bias

• Invite me to work with your district: keynotes and sessions designed to move teams beyond compliance and into clarity

This year isn’t about doing more.

It’s about doing what matters… with intention, courage, and community.

I’m really glad you’re here for it.