English-Language Learners
Education news, analysis, and opinion about students whose first language is not English, also referred to as students learning English as a second language
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English-Language Learners A Dual Immersion Program That’s Unique—and Seeing Academic ReturnsAfter launching in 2018, the program in Fresno, Calif., is already showing social-emotional and academic benefits.
English-Language Learners Q&A English Learners Could Gain Support and Clout Under Ed. Secretary's Plan, Expert SaysKathleen Leos directed the Office of English Language Acquisition in the U.S. Department of Education when George W. Bush was president.
English-Language Learners Education Secretary Wants to Change the Way Funding for English Learners Is ManagedResearchers praise the proposal to move management of federal language acquisition funding to the Office of English Language Acquisition.
English-Language Learners She Drew on Her Love of Soccer and Dolly Parton to Create Schools for ImmigrantsLuma Mufleh shared the lessons she learned starting schools for new arrivals to the U.S. in a keynote speech at the SXSW EDU conference.English-Language Learners Webinar What Schools Can Do to Help English Learners ThriveEmpowering English learners to achieve success is a shared responsibility for every district and school. Join our webinar to learn from experts about the critical need for support, and the concrete strategies that are working to help students thrive in rigorous academic content.
English-Language Learners Professional Development Tips for Supporting English LearnersMany teachers aren't well prepared to work with English learners. PD can help fill that knowledge gap.
English-Language Learners The English Learner Population Is Growing. Is Teacher Training Keeping Pace?English learners are one of the fastest growing student groups in the country, but not all teachers are prepared to best support them.English-Language Learners Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Supporting English Learners?Answer 7 questions about supporting English Learners.
English-Language Learners Q&A Why Recruiting Bilingual Educators WorksNatalie Griffin has helped her Texas district more than double its bilingual teaching staff.
English-Language Learners Photo Essay PHOTOS: When Support Starts at the District OfficeEdWeek photographer Natashia Johnson reflects on her day with Natalie Griffin, a 2023 Leaders To Learn From honoree.
English-Language Learners Leader To Learn From She Defied Expectations as a Pregnant Teen. Now She’s Helping English Learners Do the SameNatalie Griffin found bilingual educators for a district with a long-neglected English-learner population.
English-Language Learners Project Once Resistant, An Alabama Town Now Sees Its English Learners as Its FutureWhat happened when a school district changed its culture and invested in young English learner supports?
English-Language Learners In Their Own Words What's the Right Mindset for Teaching English Learners? A Teacher ExplainsTeachers need the right dispositions to help English learners—but district leaders set the stage.
English-Language Learners Video Witnessing Change in a 'Little Town for Latinos’: An English Learner’s JourneyBorn in Russellville, Ala., to immigrant parents from El Salvador, Brian Santos reflects on his journey as an EL student.
English-Language Learners Project The Language of EquityAn Alabama district has overhauled how it supports English learners—making great strides in early grades that it may not be able to sustain.
