/teaching-learning/english-language-learners English-Language Learners en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 From language barriers to bilingual education program lockouts, dual-identified students face unique challenges researchers say. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 /teaching-learning/the-complex-factors-affecting-english-learner-graduation-rates/2024/05 A new study disaggregated New York City graduation rates to find how various factors impact English learners' graduation rates. Wed, 08 May 2024 20:46:36 GMT /teaching-learning/the-complex-factors-affecting-english-learner-graduation-rates/2024/05 /teaching-learning/english-learners-proficiency-scores-are-still-in-decline-data-find/2024/04 The latest data from a national online English-language assessment found the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:42:15 GMT /teaching-learning/english-learners-proficiency-scores-are-still-in-decline-data-find/2024/04 /teaching-learning/title-iii-funding-for-english-learners-explained/2024/04 As the nation’s English-learner population continues to grow , researchers look to the Title III for how to best support these students. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:04:54 GMT /teaching-learning/title-iii-funding-for-english-learners-explained/2024/04 /teaching-learning/experts-top-policy-priorities-for-english-learner-education/2024/04 A new outline of national priorities from parents, researchers, and policymakers. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:51:56 GMT /teaching-learning/experts-top-policy-priorities-for-english-learner-education/2024/04 /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-and-english-learners-3-takeaways-for-policy-and-classroom-practice/2024/03 Two experts joined °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ for a webinar on best practices for teaching young English learners to read. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:39:36 GMT /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-and-english-learners-3-takeaways-for-policy-and-classroom-practice/2024/03 /events/webinar/english-learners-and-the-science-of-reading-what-works-in-the-classroom ELs & emergent bilinguals deserve the best reading instruction! The Reading League & NCEL join forces on best practices. Learn more in our webinar with both organizations. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:45:50 GMT /events/webinar/english-learners-and-the-science-of-reading-what-works-in-the-classroom /teaching-learning/nuanced-accountability-would-help-english-learners-new-research-shows-how/2024/02 A new report offers suggestions on how states can approach federal accountability measures with more nuance for English learners. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:27:40 GMT /teaching-learning/nuanced-accountability-would-help-english-learners-new-research-shows-how/2024/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-connect-with-english-language-newcomers-teachers-share-their-favorite-lessons/2024/02 Stock classrooms with books that reflect students’ lives, languages, and cultures and invite them into as yet unfamiliar worlds. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:19:48 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-connect-with-english-language-newcomers-teachers-share-their-favorite-lessons/2024/02 /teaching-learning/do-immigrant-students-help-the-academic-outcomes-of-u-s-born-peers-one-study-says-yes/2024/01 Schools and districts across the country have recently been reporting larger numbers of immigrant student enrollment, researchers say. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:31:44 GMT /teaching-learning/do-immigrant-students-help-the-academic-outcomes-of-u-s-born-peers-one-study-says-yes/2024/01 /teaching-learning/federal-funding-for-english-learners-has-a-new-home-what-are-educators-hoping-this-means/2024/01 $890 million in Title III grants moved to the federal office of English language acquisition in December. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:58:28 GMT /teaching-learning/federal-funding-for-english-learners-has-a-new-home-what-are-educators-hoping-this-means/2024/01 /teaching-learning/timeline-the-u-s-supreme-court-case-that-established-english-learners-rights/2024/01 Fifty years ago the landmark Lau v. Nichols case set the stage for federal English-learner policy. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:21:40 GMT /teaching-learning/timeline-the-u-s-supreme-court-case-that-established-english-learners-rights/2024/01 /teaching-learning/how-a-1974-u-s-supreme-court-case-still-influences-english-learner-education/2024/01 Fifty years ago Lau v. Nichols required schools to provide language support to English learners to ensure access to public education. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:20:50 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-1974-u-s-supreme-court-case-still-influences-english-learner-education/2024/01 /teaching-learning/english-learners-need-equal-access-to-rich-texts-how-one-school-makes-that-happen/2024/01 A coordinator for an English-learner program discusses how to integrate language supports into English/language arts classes. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/english-learners-need-equal-access-to-rich-texts-how-one-school-makes-that-happen/2024/01 /teaching-learning/wida-to-help-mainstream-teachers-work-with-english-learners/2024/01 WIDA aims to offer more professional development opportunities for all teachers working with English learners, not just specialists. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:23:19 GMT /teaching-learning/wida-to-help-mainstream-teachers-work-with-english-learners/2024/01 /teaching-learning/890-million-in-english-learner-aid-is-under-new-management-why-researchers-are-hopeful/2023/12 The office of English language acquisition will once again manage Title III formula grant funds. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:41:47 GMT /teaching-learning/890-million-in-english-learner-aid-is-under-new-management-why-researchers-are-hopeful/2023/12 /teaching-learning/ed-dept-releases-new-toolkit-to-engage-english-learners-families/2023/12 The updated English-learner family toolkit is available in four languages and as a mobile app. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:15:29 GMT /teaching-learning/ed-dept-releases-new-toolkit-to-engage-english-learners-families/2023/12 /teaching-learning/to-effectively-support-english-learners-build-teachers-skills-experts-say/2023/11 All teachers should be responsible for English learners, but not all are prepared for the work, researchers said. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:47:07 GMT /teaching-learning/to-effectively-support-english-learners-build-teachers-skills-experts-say/2023/11 /teaching-learning/state-officials-share-advice-on-supporting-new-immigrant-students/2023/11 Less than half of all states offer resources on how to enroll and support students new to the United States. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:40:16 GMT /teaching-learning/state-officials-share-advice-on-supporting-new-immigrant-students/2023/11 /teaching-learning/how-schools-should-support-newcomers-to-the-u-s-a-case-study/2023/11 The number of students enrolling into high school from other countries in Massachusetts has tripled in the last 15 years. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:08:16 GMT /teaching-learning/how-schools-should-support-newcomers-to-the-u-s-a-case-study/2023/11 /teaching-learning/heres-why-miguel-cardona-is-pushing-multilingual-education/2023/11 The education secretary outlines how the Education Department is investing in language learning. Will it work? Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:00:14 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-why-miguel-cardona-is-pushing-multilingual-education/2023/11 /teaching-learning/seal-of-biliteracy-programs-a-guide-for-schools/2023/11 Researchers share a 5-part framework for how to create and sustain a seal of biliteracy program. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:12:43 GMT /teaching-learning/seal-of-biliteracy-programs-a-guide-for-schools/2023/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-schools-not-students-are-insufficiently-multilingual/2023/10 Schools and systems, not students, are insufficiently multilingual, says this letter to the editor. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-schools-not-students-are-insufficiently-multilingual/2023/10 /teaching-learning/most-states-dont-offer-districts-guidance-for-enrolling-students-new-to-the-u-s/2023/10 A new report found that less than half of all states recommend districts review newcomers' past education history at enrollment. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:49:25 GMT /teaching-learning/most-states-dont-offer-districts-guidance-for-enrolling-students-new-to-the-u-s/2023/10 /teaching-learning/is-grouping-english-learners-the-right-approach-what-new-research-says/2023/10 A new study upends the idea that the most efficient way to teach English learners is by grouping them together. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:51:16 GMT /teaching-learning/is-grouping-english-learners-the-right-approach-what-new-research-says/2023/10 /teaching-learning/how-special-ed-and-english-learner-teachers-can-collaborate-a-guide/2023/10 School and district leaders share how they got two departments to more deeply collaborate to support their students. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:47:37 GMT /teaching-learning/how-special-ed-and-english-learner-teachers-can-collaborate-a-guide/2023/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-the-best-ways-to-make-content-more-accessible-to-english-learners/2023/10 There are plenty of strategies for helping ELLs access content. Here are ones that are simple and easy to follow. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:59:43 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-the-best-ways-to-make-content-more-accessible-to-english-learners/2023/10 /teaching-learning/video-5-tips-for-teaching-reading-to-english-learners/2023/10 A bilingual speech-language pathologist offers five tips for teachers to help EL students learn to read. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:02:57 GMT /teaching-learning/video-5-tips-for-teaching-reading-to-english-learners/2023/10 /teaching-learning/what-teachers-should-know-before-using-ai-with-english-learners/2023/10 Experts at an °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ webinar and in an interview share advice on the benefits and caveats of AI tools. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:31:40 GMT /teaching-learning/what-teachers-should-know-before-using-ai-with-english-learners/2023/10