English Learners
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English Learners Delayed Title III Funds Leave Districts' English-Learner Expenses in LimboThe $890 million Title III program is among the billions the Trump administration is currently withholding from schools.
English Learners How a Spanish Spelling Bee Winner Serves Her Community as an AdultEvelyn Juarez was the first-ever winner of the National Spanish Spelling Bee, and today she continues to use her bilingual skills to serve her community.
English Learners ESL Teachers Want More PD on Curriculum and Family EngagementEdWeek Research Center survey data on teacher morale found English-as-as-second-language teachers seeking specific PD for morale.
English Learners Teachers Need EL Training, but Federal Grant Funding Is at RiskNational Professional Development grants help school districts serving English learners get support for teacher training and credentialing.
English Learners Q&A Hispanic English Learners Are Underrepresented in Gifted Programs. What Can HelpA researcher outlines what schools need to do to provide better support for Hispanic English learners and their parents.
English Learners Explainer Common Questions Educators Have About Immigration, AnsweredWhile K-12 educators aren't meant to be immigration experts, researchers say some basic knowledge can help them serve immigrant students.
English Learners Teachers Aren't Prepared or Equipped to Teach English Learners, Survey FindsA new RAND Corp. study found that teachers working with English learners need more training and better materials.
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.
