Creating a Strong Dual Immersion Program
Karen Beeman is an education consultant whose speciality is biliteracy and bilingual education.
PreK–12 Education
Charter Pre-K: Early Education’s Missed Opportunity?
There is strong evidence that urban high-performing charter schools offer greater learning gains for low income children.
A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part One)
The language diversity in Centennial School District is a testament to the demographic changes the city has undergone.
New Column: It’s a Bad Idea to #TrustStates on Educational Equity
Don’t like the federal government’s role in public education? That doesn’t mean states and districts can do any better on their o...
Bipartisan ECAA Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Guarantee Equitable, Quality Education for All
In a surprise act of bipartisanship, the Senate passed the Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA), with re-authorization of No Child Left Behind.
Interview with Karen Beeman: On the Development of Biliteracy
Amaya Garica discusses biliteracy with Karen Beeman. This is part one.
How Early Education Can Reduce Special Education Placements
In most American schools at least one out of every ten students will be classified as special needs.
Dual Language Learners Reader Post #10: Preparing Educators to Work with DLLs
How are we preparing teachers to work with dual language learners? Can we improve?
Education Reform’s Blind Spots…And How to Address Them
A semi-unified theory explaining why education reform is running out of steam.
An Amendment to ECAA to Investigate the Identification of DLLs in Early Childhood
Research suggests that identifying DLLs early can support better linguistic and academic outcomes for them in the long run.