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Newcomer English Learner Students in Oklahoma Ease Into Education Through Summer School
Two school districts share how they incorporated language development for immigrant and refugee students into their summer school programs.
Promising State Legislation Related to English Learners in 2023
With the 2023 legislation session underway, here is a look at some positive trends in statewide EL policy.
What to Know About Education Funding in Biden’s Budget
The budget is an important opportunity for the administration to signal its priorities when it comes to education.
English Learner Funding Equity and Adequacy in K–12 Education
A group of experts discuss how to improve English learner (EL) education funding and distill key takeaways.
Dual Language Learning Among Infants and Toddlers: Addressing Misconceptions About Babies’ Brains
Can babies tell the difference between two languages? We address this and other key points about DLLs’ linguistic capabilities.
Improving Language Access in Early Childhood Programs
Recommendations for strengthening existing policies to establish language access as a foundational component of early childhood programs
Interview with Teacher and Author Jessica Lander on the State of Immigrant Education
In her new book, Lander charts a path forward in how we can reimagine the education of immigrant students.
Follow-up Q & A with Dual Language Learner Experts on Improving Pre-K Assessments
Pre-K assessments do not equitably include DLLs, hear from experts about how we can change that.
Long-standing Limitations of English Learner Academic Assessment Data Persist
Educators, researchers & policy makers should take caution when analyzing and using EL assessment data to make high-stakes decisions.
California Will Start Disaggregating English Learner Academic Data
Starting in 2023, long-term ELs and dual-identified ELs will be visible in California assessment data.
Native Language Reclamation Through Early Childhood Education:
This school was designed to help Wampanoag children become proficient and literate in their Native language.
How Communities Can Support the Training and Development of Foreign Born Teachers
As early childhood education programs address teacher shortages, one community program is growing teachers from within.
Supporting Our Youngest Dual Language Learners
Takeaways from California’s DLL Pilot Study on effective strategies and opportunities to support DLLs in early learning settings
Dual Language Learner Identification in California Moves One Step Closer to Reality
New guidance signals a positive step forward for 60% of California’s early childhood population.