Engaging students in speaking and writing activities can be challenging. Visual aids offer a practical solution to this problem. A single image can spark creativity, encourage discussion, and deepen understanding. Using visuals in the classroom transforms lessons from passive listening into active learning experiences. How Visuals Stimulate Student Production Visuals provide a concrete starting point for students to build ideas. When students see an image, their brains connect it to memories,...

Judy with her grandchildren at the ESLC's Annual Picnic. The ESLC community is mourning the loss of a longtime volunteer, Judy Taylor (1949–2025). Before joining the ESLC team, Judy built a meaningful career as a teacher of gifted and talented children, and she was well known for her commitment to learners who needed additional support in the classroom. Education was at the center of her life, and she carried that commitment forward in every space she entered. At the ESLC, Judy became a...

Aimee poses for a picture with ESLC students. For the past three years, Aimee has been a dedicated volunteer with the ESLC, showing up...