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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
Three Ways to Transform a District to Support English Learner Students
Three case studies of SEAL’s English learner education model highlight strategies for advancing an asset-oriented approach.
A District-by-District Accounting of the $6.2 Billion the U.S. Department of Education Has Held Back from Schools
The Education Department refuses to release billions of dollars for public schools. See impact by school system & congressional district.
Untangling Fact from Fiction in Trump’s Call to Defund English Learner Education
Trump’s attempt to defund Title III is fraught with baseless and inaccurate claims about the federal EL program, here are the facts.
How States Can Reinforce English Learners’ Civil Rights
As federal priorities in relation to protecting civil liberties change, states must step in to shield students from harm.
Addressing Three Misconceptions About Undocumented Students in K–12 Schools
Several states are attempting to limit undocumented students’ access to public education, here is what they have wrong and why it matters.
Trump Declares English the Official Language of the U.S. in Attempt to Define What It Means to be American
The U.S. has a long history of using language as a tool of oppression, this executive order is no different.
Identifying English Learners in Pre-K: State Policies, Rationale, and Practices
How are states identifying English learners in pre-K?
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education’s Role in Supporting English Learners
A range of EL programs and funding sources are under threat if Trump dismantles the Education Department.
Three Studies Shine a Light on Positive English Learner Outcomes
The UChicago Consortium offers nuance to EL performance from pre-k to college.
New Research Finds Recently Arrived English Learners Have a Positive Effect on Peers’ Outcomes
New ELs in Delaware help boost the academic performance of students in receiving schools.