Teach through stories.
Build empathy.
Strengthen literacy.

“I use these videos in my teacher preparation classes to help future teachers understand the experiences of immigrants coming to the U.S. We listen to, compare, and analyze students’ stories to understand the cultural wealth that they bring with them to school. I have used these videos…since 2017.”

— Cory Mathieu, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education, Western Washington University

“I am reading these stories with my students as we prepare to write our own narrative. I want my English Learners to be able to see these students themselves and hear their voices.”

— Erica Solorio, ELD Teacher, Apple Valley High School, Minnesota

“I have used this site for years to help students learn about the naturalization process and build empathy with others going through the citizenship process.”

— Luke Steuerwald, Social Studies Teacher, Sheboygan Christian Middle School, Wisconsin

“These stories help my students build empathy and encourage our own newcomers.”

— Sally Alvarado, ML Teacher, Oliver McCracken Middle School, Illinois

“My third graders are reflecting on how stories help us understand people’s experiences, and thinking of our own stories and how we can share them with others.”

— Kelsey Urness, Multilingual Teacher, Park Terrace Elementary, Minnesota

“I used GCV’s work to share with students so that they can watch and hear other students’ stories and then write their own.”

— Lily Simmons, ENL Teacher, Solvay Union Free School District, New York