David González Nieto

David González Nieto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Illinois University’s College of Education. His work bridges education policy, language equity, and social justice, with a strong focus on culturally and linguistically diverse learners.

Research Interests:

• Education Policy and Language Equity
• Bilingual and Dual Language Education
• Teacher Preparation in Diverse Settings
• Multiliteracies and Language Development
• Translanguaging and Student Identity
• Advocacy for Migrant and Emergent Bilingual Students

His recent publications reflect a consistent scholarly engagement with language policy, identity, and equity in education. The articles span topics from bilingual teacher preparation to the sociopolitical dimensions of English-only policies, demonstrating a critical, justice-oriented approach to educational research. His work often intersects with Latinx communities and Spanish-English bilingual contexts.

Selected Professional Activities:

• Keynote speaker at the Illinois Migrant Statewide Conference (2020)
• Presentations at AERA and La Cosecha on translanguaging and teacher belonging
• Editor of ¡Qué BUENO! A History of Advocacy and Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (2023)

Dr. Nieto teaches graduate and undergraduate courses such as Foundations of Teaching Multilingual Learners, Spanish Literacy in Dual Language Contexts, and Applied Linguistics for Teachers. He advises graduate students through research courses like LTIC 598, though specific advisees are not listed. While no grants or awards are mentioned, his sustained publication and conference presence indicate active research leadership.

Laboratories and Research Teams:

There is no explicit mention of a lab or formal research team in the provided text. However, his collaborative publications suggest engagement with research networks focused on bilingual education and equity.