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A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part Two)
Centennial School District is leveraging curriculum mapping, professional learning communities , and instructional support for DLLs.
Creating a Strong Dual Immersion Program
Karen Beeman is an education consultant whose speciality is biliteracy and bilingual education.
A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part One)
The language diversity in Centennial School District is a testament to the demographic changes the city has undergone.
Bipartisan ECAA Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Guarantee Equitable, Quality Education for All
In a surprise act of bipartisanship, the Senate passed the Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA), with re-authorization of No Child Left Behind.
Interview with Karen Beeman: On the Development of Biliteracy
Amaya Garica discusses biliteracy with Karen Beeman. This is part one.
An Amendment to ECAA to Investigate the Identification of DLLs in Early Childhood
Research suggests that identifying DLLs early can support better linguistic and academic outcomes for them in the long run.
A Challenge to Popular Wisdom: The Underrepresentation of Minorities in Special Education
Facts in education are often fuzzy and contradictory.That because it depends on the data source.
What Sesame Street Is and Isn’t
Being a thoughtfully developed and well researched show does not mean that Sesame Street is as effective as preschool.
Lessons from Houston on the Benefits of Dual Immersion Programs for DLLs
Demographic data bear out the claim that Houston is transforming into an ethnically and culturally diverse large metropolitan population.
The Art of Implementation: California’s LCAPs Fall Short for ELs
Amaya Gracia explains California's education reform, the Local Control Formula, and how certain districts fall short of the standards.
Matching the Changing Demographics of Young Children in the Early Ed Workforce
A new Migration Policy Institute report notes that children of immigrants now make up one-quarter of the children under the age of 6.
#ThankATeacher: Reflections from New America’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, New America's Education policy team shares stories of their most inspirational teachers.
Why Teachers Are A Key Factor in the Success of Dual Language Learners
Opening the Door to Parent Engagement
Findings from multiple studies point in one direction: the critical role parents play in children's literacy and educational outcomes.