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New Study Finds Teachers Hold Prejudiced Opinions Toward Latino ELs – What Should We Do About It?
A new study finds some teachers harbor a deficit perspective towards EL students and their use of Spanish in the classroom.
What Dreamers can Teach us about Civic Education
Dreamers will continue to defend their rights, but it is time for us to join them—and educators can be amongst their most powerful allies.
Battle for English Learner Equity Heats Up in Delaware
A new lawsuit filed by the Delaware ACLU has important implications for the state’s fast-growing English learner population.
Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Promising Approach – But ‘Evidence-Based’?
Equity and Inclusion in Dual Immersion Education
Dual immersion programs are popular and they're good for dual language learners. Why isn't Arizona letting DLLs enroll?
How Illinois is Rethinking Data to Track English Learner Success
A New America report examines Illinois' proposed policies to improve data systems for English learners.
Making State Report Cards Work for English Learners
Leaders should improve state report cards for English learners in several, key ways.
Finding the Sweet Spot for English Learner Reclassification
A new report sheds light on the time it takes English learners to attain English proficiency.
The “Innovation” Trap in the PROSPER Act
This third post in our series on Rep. Foxx's new HEA bill analyzes "innovation" policies under the proposal.
New Guide Supports Key Advancements In Dual Language Education
The newest edition of a widely-used resource can help dual language programs evaluate and improve.
Shifting Collective Values
Thanks to the hard work of advocates, English learners across California now have the opportunity to retain and embrace their home language.
Lessons from Chula Vista on Dual Language Program Expansion
A new report describes how Chula Vista expanded dual language immersion programs despite California's English-only law.