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New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website
AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns
The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
The President’s FY25 Budget Request: What’s in It for Education?
New America’s education and labor team summarizes the education provisions in the president’s FY25 budget request.
3 Ways to Ensure English Learners Benefit From the Science of Reading
Experts share how moving beyond phonics, utilizing oral language, and collaboration between EL and early literacy specialists is key.
State of Language Rights and Bilingual Education 50 years After Lau vs. Nichols
English learners’ equitable access to education remains unfilled, experts identify key barriers and remain hopeful for the next 50 years.
In Arizona, a New Generation of English Learners at Risk of Being Hurt by Outdated Political Agendas
Arizona’s English-only policy has harmed ELs over the last 20 years, yet leaders want to exclude ELs from dual language programs.
Better Data Collection Upon Enrollment Can Help Schools Support Recently Arrived Immigrant Students
Despite unprecedented numbers, existing laws and processes can help schools and districts prepare to welcome recent arrivals.
Piecing Together Funding to Support English Learners in Rural Alabama
To dive deeper into how newer destinations are adapting to ELs, we studied a school district in rural Alabama.
ESSA Pulse Check:
15 states hoped to have made progress by now, but have they? This blog looks at select states’ English language proficiency performance.
Newcomer English Learner Students in Oklahoma Ease Into Education Through Summer School
Two school districts share how they incorporated language development for immigrant and refugee students into their summer school programs.
Promising State Legislation Related to English Learners in 2023
With the 2023 legislation session underway, here is a look at some positive trends in statewide EL policy.