New Study Reveals Positive Impacts of Paraeducators on Student Achievement
Paraeducators help support the education of millions of students, yet their contribution to student learning has been largely understudied.
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Biden-Harris Education Platform Needs to Raise the Needs of English Learners
The Biden-Harris education plan has one glaring omission: acknowledging and addressing the needs of English learners.
Celebrating and Honoring Ruby Takanishi, 1946-2020
A tribute to Ruby Takanishi, a thoughtful and forceful leader in early education, who passed away in August 2020.
New Resource: State School Reopening Plans and English Learners
A new database reveals how state school reopening plans are addressing the needs of English learners.
Experts Highlight Persistent Challenges in English Learner Education
Despite progress in EL education, many challenges persist. EL experts weighed in on these issues during a 6-week interview series by WestEd.
Why Grow Your Own Teachers is a Strategy Worth Sustaining
Grow Your Own programs center on the needs of candidates and local communities — an approach that could help transform teacher preparation.
School Reopenings: Key Considerations for Supporting English Learners
School closures had an outsized impact on English learners. Here are strategies for how to better support EL students this school year.
