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A brand-new student walks into a San Diego classroom—fresh across the border, speaking only Spanish. No prep. No warning. Just dropped off mid-morning with a “good luck.”

What happened next? It’s the kind of story that reminds us why AI, when done right, can be the ultimate scaffold.

In this episode, Jake shares the real story of a fifth-grade student who used Snorkl’s AI-powered translation tools to not only access a classroom assignment—but outperform every other kid in the room. What happened when he got a perfect score? The class—and the conversation—shifted.

Key Takeaways:

• Why AI isn’t isolating students—it’s connecting them
• How translation tools create equity and engagement
• Why Lexile-leveling + shared vocabulary = real inclusion

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