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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 Whitepaper Fostering Inclusion and EquitySponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Inclusive classrooms start with inclusive professional development. A summer program using Be GLAD saw 4 months of student growth in just...
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.
English Learners Which Students Are Earning the Seal of Biliteracy, in ChartsA growing number of students are graduating high school with a seal of biliteracy recognizing their multilingualism.
English Learners Schools Are Graduating More Students With a Seal That Shows They're MultilingualAll 50 states now allow students to earn a distinction on their diploma signaling their mastery of multiple languages.
English Learners What New Research Shows About the Academic Success of Former English LearnersA new study offers a more nuanced look at English learners' academic performance in high school by disaggregating data.
English Learners Opinion Teacher Tips for Supporting English LearnersStudents' stress over learning a new language in a new environment can affect their academic success. Proper support can ease that.English Learners Webinar Family and Community Engagement: Best Practices for English LearnersStrengthening the bond between schools and families is key to the success of English learners. Learn how to enhance family engagement and support student achievement.
English Learners English Learners With Disabilities: The Rules Schools Have to FollowSchools can't force English learners with disabilities to choose between special ed. and language instruction—and other tips from OCR.
English Learners Q&A A Teacher Makes the Case for Using AI With English LearnersSarah Said teaches her high school English learners how to responsibly use AI tools for language learning.
