English-Language Learners
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English-Language Learners Video Teachers, Try This: Incorporate Students' Home Languages Into Your ClassroomsOne Texas teacher utilizes her ELL students’ home languages to build community.
English-Language Learners 4 Ways to Build Social-Emotional Skills for English LearnersTeaching students how to master a second language and develop SEL skills at the same time is challenging.
English-Language Learners Video From Afghanistan to Austin, One Refugee Student’s ExperienceAfter the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Austin's school district received 319 refugee students. Here, one middle schooler's experience.English-Language Learners Whitepaper Skyrocket Language in the Classroom: 9 Science-Based StrategiesSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Our goal with this guide is to analyze the problems ELLs face and demonstrate how educators can succeed in teaching students how to read.English-Language Learners Webinar Engaging English Learners With Asset-Based ApproachesDiscover asset-based approaches to drive engagement amongst English learner students.
English-Language Learners 5 Ways Teachers Can Collaborate to Support English LearnersTo achieve equitable outcomes for English learners, all educators must work together, say researchers.
English-Language Learners Want to Support Immigrant Students? Get Creative With FundingImmigrant student supports can vary widely, but there's one common thread: Districts must get creative to fund them sustainably.
English-Language Learners Immigrant Students Are Under Pressure. Four Ways Districts Can Support ThemAs the immigrant student population grows nationwide, experts offer advice on best practices to support these students and their families.English-Language Learners Webinar Classroom Strategies for Building EL Students’ Confidence and SuccessSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Fueling success for EL students who are learning new concepts while navigating an unfamiliar language. Join the national discussion of strategies and Q&A.
English-Language Learners Is Federal Funding for Immigrant Students Falling Short?Title III's strict eligibility requirements may hamper efforts to support immigrant students, a new report contends.English-Language Learners Webinar The Science of Reading and Multilingual Learners: What Educators Need to KnowJoin experts in reading science and multilingual literacy to discuss what the latest research means for multilingual learners in classrooms adopting a science of reading-based approach.
English-Language Learners Opinion 10 Strategies for Reaching English-LearnersDespite the best of intentions, educators often err in their approaches to teaching students the English language.
English-Language Learners Want to Support English-Learners? Prioritize SEL, New Study FindsStudents leaving English-learner programs report greater confidence in their academic abilities. How can SEL reinforce that finding?English-Language Learners Spotlight Spotlight on Language InstructionThis Spotlight will help you understand the challenges facing ELLs, gain insights into the future of education for ELL students, and more.
English-Language Learners Virtual Learning Made Persistent Problems Worse for English-LearnersBut some solutions also existed pre-pandemic—and it's up to districts to put them into action, a pair of reports conclude.
