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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
Dual Immersion Programs: How States Foster Expansion, Face Challenges
A growing body of research shows that dual immersion models are particularly powerful for raising the academic achievement of DLLs.
Federal English Learners Policy Changes: Lots of Talk, Little Policy Clarity
There’s a lot of talk right now in Washington about English Learners. But it’s not clear if there will be any policy clarity coming from it.
Refugees and Early Childhood Education
Young children of recent refugees from Syria are not being enrolled in early education programs at the same rate as native born kids.
How Portland Public Schools is Building a Pipeline of Bilingual Teachers
With a growing number of DLL’s in public schools, bilingual teachers are in high demand.
International High School at Largo Aims to Boost Graduation Rates of EL Students
A look at how the Internationals Network for Public Schools model is being implemented at Largo High School.
California’s Existing Gaps in EL Education
Jerry Brown discussed the Local Control Funding Formula in his State of the State address last month.
New Report Sheds Light on the Need for Digital Equity at Home for Education
New digital equity report provides insight into barriers for families trying to get online, and consequences of the digital divide for kids.
Growing Their Own in Minneapolis: Building a Diverse Teacher Workforce From the Ground Up
The Albert Shanker Institute released a report on the state of teacher diversity in our country’s public schools.
NCLB’s Impact on Bilingual Education in New York City
A paradox in language immersion learning is happening in NY, a rise in native English speakers, while non-English learners are declining.
The Critical Role Schools Play in Responding to Refugees
What should policymakers and educators consider in order to design supports that meet refugee students’ needs?