This brief from WestEd emphasizes the importance of integrating “oracy” into PreK–12 education, particularly for English learners. The ability to be articulate, attentive, and responsive is often seen as an inherited trait; however, the authors of the brief emphasize that it is in fact learned. Oracy—or the socialization of sophisticated communication skills—stems from a supportive, participatory classroom environment. As a result, students from all backgrounds, including those whose first language is not English, have the potential to acquire such skills. The brief highlights the necessary conditions for the development of oracy. It also provides strategies to foster pedagogical transformation: inviting students to exercise their ability to “perceive,” structuring invitations that are substantive and enticing to learners, utilizing video examples and transcripts, and setting up collaborative coaching instructions. Overall, this brief is useful for leaders and teachers looking to prioritize student voice and autonomy, equity, and collaboration in the classroom.