The Trickle Down Effect of COVID-19 Relief for English Learners
Transparency must be provided over the $190 billion going to K-12 education to ensure it’s reaching the students it was intended to serve.
English Learners
Uncovering Challenges with Assessment in the California Dual Language Learner Pilot Study
One major barrier repeatedly encountered during the study has been the lack of assessment tools available in languages other than English.
Measuring Classroom Quality Through a Dual Language Learner Lens
Commonly used program evaluation tools often miss the nuanced language development needs of DLLs, a new tool seeks to change that.
Teachers Lean on Each Other to Rise Above and Beyond During Pandemic to Support Dual Language Learners
The pandemic has created challenges to serving dual language learners, but teachers are devising approaches to make online class engaging.
Change of Course for Multilingual Students in Rhode Island
New education blueprint holds much promise to turn things around for English learners enrolled in Rhode Island public schools.
It’s Not All Relative When Measuring Learning Gains And Losses
New research offers opportunities for continued dual language program evaluation and improvement before opportunity gaps are cemented.
Top 10 Education Policy Program Hits from 2020
The year in review of our biggest education policy news.
Ever-present, but unexpected: Native American English Learners
Native American Heritage month offers the opportunity to discuss English learner students with Indigenous roots.
New Administration Revives Opportunity to Leverage Strength-Based Approaches for English Learners
Our education system does not capitalize on English learners’ multilingual and multicultural assets, a new administration can change that.
How can State Leaders Support English Learners During COVID-19 and Beyond?
Biden-Harris Education Platform Needs to Raise the Needs of English Learners
The Biden-Harris education plan has one glaring omission: acknowledging and addressing the needs of English learners.
How Will the Pandemic Affect the English Learner Teacher Shortage?
How can Congress address the national shortage of EL teachers, which could be exacerbated due to the coronavirus pandemic?
New Resource: State School Reopening Plans and English Learners
A new database reveals how state school reopening plans are addressing the needs of English learners.
Experts Highlight Persistent Challenges in English Learner Education
Despite progress in EL education, many challenges persist. EL experts weighed in on these issues during a 6-week interview series by WestEd.