English-Language Learners

The latest news about English-language learners, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

After reading a story about a Mexican hat dance, 1st grader Ethan Wheeler tries out the dance himself at the Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy in Houston, one of the oldest schoolwide dual-language programs in the country.

Momentum Builds for Dual-Language Learning

Growing numbers of schools are offering dual-language classes, where teachers split instruction between English and a second language. (March 23, 2012)

Spotlight on ELL Assessment & Teaching

Teaching English-language learners is a complex endeavor and a reality that more and more schools are facing, which is a focus of this Spotlight.

Spotlight on ELLs in the Classroom

This Spotlight focuses techniques that can be used in the classroom to help English-language learners.

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Learning the Language Blog

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Improving Literacy for English-Language Learners
Our guests discussed the research on the most effective approaches to improving literacy for ELLs and how school districts can implement common core for such students.

Special Collections

Quality Counts 2009
This report looks at how the sweeping shift in demographic patterns has strained the capacity of school districts to develop and pay for instructional programs to teach children who are still learning English.

Perspectives on a Population
This exclusive 2009 report offers the most comprehensive, data-driven examination to date of ELL students and youths in the United States.

PD Sourcebook

The Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook features a directory of courses, materials, and resources for teachers on:
• English Language Learners

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School-Grading Changes Stir Debate in Florida
Under new rules, school grades must factor in math and reading scores for ELLs after just one year of instruction.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
FOCUS ON: ENGLISH-LEARNERS
Study: Most ELLs Are in Districts That Fall Short on Federal Goals
Analysts find plenty of room to grow for districts getting federal funds to provide English-language-acquisition services.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Puerto Rico Aims to Become Fully Bilingual by 2022
May 8, 2012 - AP
Assessment & Reflection With ELLs—And All Students
In an excerpt from their upcoming book, Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnieski highlight student reflection as an important tool in assessing the progress of English-language learners.
May 1, 2012 - Teacher
Language Demands to Grow for ELLs Under New Standards
English-learners will have to go beyond the fundamentals and master "academic language," experts say.
April 23, 2012 - Education Week
Momentum Builds for Dual-Language Learning
Growing numbers of schools are offering dual-language classes, where teachers split instruction between English and a second language.
March 23, 2012 | Updated: May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
An Open Letter From Undocumented Students
Writing with teacher Mary Jewell, students of undocumented immigration status share their hopes and fears about the future.
March 6, 2012 - Education Week
Guide Offers Advice on Setting ELL Standards
A new Education Department guidebook has advice for states on setting proficiency standards and academic goals for English-learners.
February 21, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
An Immigrant Student's Story: I Was a Dictionary Girl
Providing non-English-speaking students with resources to navigate through their school day can make all the difference in their academic success, writes Helen Janc Malone.
February 6, 2012 - Education Week
California Steps Up Focus on English-Language Learners
The state schools chief has assigned an expert team to boost the achievement of the state's 1 million English-language learners.
January 31, 2012 - Education Week

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