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English Learners Explainer Does Speaking Two Languages Hurt Students? Experts Say NoExperts share insights on what research says about the effect of learning more than one language at once.English Learners Whitepaper Leveraging a Cross-Linguistic Framework to Foster Connections in Biliteracy ProgramsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.In this whitepaper, authors Dr. Rocio del Castillo-Perez and Dr. Julia Stearns Cloat introduce a practical framework for intentionally bu...
English Learners Do Teachers' Political Beliefs Shape Outcomes for English Learners?Educators and experts spoke about the implications behind teachers opposing federal mandates on English learners and immigrant students.
English Learners How Schools Build Dual-Language Programs for Less Commonly Taught LanguagesResearchers highlight some of the unique solutions to challenges faced when teaching in less commonly taught languages.English Learners Spotlight Spotlight on Supporting Emergent BilingualsThis Spotlight will explore strategies to best support English learners in their language acquisition and academic success.
English Learners Video How Translanguaging Works in a Dual Language ProgramStudents in a N.C. dual-language program learn core subjects in both English and Urdu, preserving heritage and boosting bilingual skills.
English Learners Who Will Support English Learners? Experts Warn of CrisisThe U.S. Department of Education's reduced staff and eliminated the office of English language acquisition as a standalone agency.
English Learners Opinion Students Make Mistakes. How Teachers Correct Them MattersLessons learned from correcting language learners can be used across subject areas.
English Learners Opinion English Learners May Feel Under Attack. Teachers Can Help Ease Their FearIn a hostile political climate, teachers can best help their students by maintaining familiar routines.
English Learners Data Political Divides Shape Educators’ Views on English Learners’ RightsEducators are divided along political lines on rights for English learners and immigrant students, an EdWeek Research Center survey found.
English Learners Trump Has Made English the Official Language. What That Means for SchoolsExperts spoke with Education Week about the potential challenges and opportunities an official U.S. language creates.
English Learners How Schools Can Expand Dual-Language Immersion ProgramsBipartisan state and local demand for dual-language immersion programs continues to grow.
English Learners Q&A How English-Learner Standards Can Help Teachers Help StudentsJenni Torres is the new executive director of WIDA, the organization that oversees English learner assessments in most states.
English Learners Video What 2025 Could Bring for English LearnersA lot happened with the nation’s growing English-learner population in 2024. Here's a look, and a preview of the year ahead.
English Learners Q&A What’s Ahead for the 5.3 Million English Learners in Our Schools?If English learners do well, the whole nation will, says the outgoing director of the federal office of English language acquisition.
