Will Arizona Loosen its Rigid Policy for Teaching English Learners?
A new bill in Arizona may finally reform the state’s restrictive English immersion model.
English Learners
Q&A Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Expanding Pre-K Access for Children of Immigrants
Diversifying the Teacher Workforce with ‘Grow Your Own’ Programs
Across the country, Grow Your Own programs aim to bridge the diversity gap between teachers and students.
Fudged Graduation Rates Hurt a Familiar Group of Students
High graduation rates are a universal goal—but they can’t come artificially.
New Study Finds Teachers Hold Prejudiced Opinions Toward Latino ELs – What Should We Do Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ It?
A new study finds some teachers harbor a deficit perspective towards EL students and their use of Spanish in the classroom.
What Dreamers can Teach us about Civic Education
Dreamers will continue to defend their rights, but it is time for us to join them—and educators can be amongst their most powerful allies.
Battle for English Learner Equity Heats Up in Delaware
A new lawsuit filed by the Delaware ACLU has important implications for the state’s fast-growing English learner population.
Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Promising Approach – But ‘Evidence-Based’?
Equity and Inclusion in Dual Immersion Education
Dual immersion programs are popular and they’re good for dual language learners. Why isn’t Arizona letting DLLs enroll?
How Illinois is Rethinking Data to Track English Learner Success
A Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ report examines Illinois’ proposed policies to improve data systems for English learners.