English-Language Learners

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

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Evaluating ELLs for Special Needs a Challenge

The difficulty of disentangling disabilities and language problems has spurred a new federal study that will explore how districts identify English-learners for special education. (August 28, 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 on ways to meet English-Language Learners’ needs, including teacher professional development, early detection of dropouts, and what the new common-core standards mean for ELL students.

Issue Backgrounder

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• English-language learners

Learning the Language Blog

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On-Demand Webinar

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.

Chat Transcript

Supporting English-Language Learners With Technology
Our guests in this online chat discuss the technology tools designed to support English-language learners in school, as well as the resources available for teachers.

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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Pupil Assignments Get Another Look in Boston
Twenty years after desegregation ended, the mayor wants to change the way students are matched to schools.
February 5, 2013 - Education Week
Minn. Superintendent Pioneered ELL Reforms
An immigrant herself, Valeria Silva led by example a nationwide push to teach English-learners in mainstream classes.
February 4, 2013 - Education Week
Three Districts Test Model Common-Core Unit for ELLs
Experts are piloting lessons intended to show educators what common-core instruction might look like with students learning English.
January 15, 2013 - Education Week
Ed. Department Focus on English-Learners Seen Waning
English-language-learner educators say the uncertain role of their clearinghouse is symptomatic of diminishing federal attention.
December 11, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Multiple-Language Instruction Benefits the Common Core
December 10, 2012 - Education Week
Youth, Latino Vote May Mean Clout on Key Issues
College access and immigration are among the topics that may rise on the to-do list for the president and Congress.
December 3, 2012 - Education Week
Voters Approve Md. 'Dream Act'
Maryland voters ratify a law making undocumented students eligible for in-state tuition.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
N.M. School Builds Bridge to Standards for ELLs
An Albuquerque school focuses on making literacy standards accessible to all—including English-learners.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Article Spotlights Needs of Hispanic Parents
October 30, 2012 - Education Week
Guide: Tying Common Core and English-Proficiency
New guidelines advise states on the language skills English-learners will need to handle the tougher academic content.
October 9, 2012 - Education Week

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