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Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) Provides Dual Language Learners with a Strong Start
Lara Burt highlighted California’s paradoxical English-only approach to serving Dual Language Learners (DLLs).
Strengthening Early Learning in a New ESEA Part 3
This is the third post in a three-part series on strengthening early learning in a new ESEA.
Who Gets “The Bilingual Advantage?” And When?
New research helps clarify "the bilingual advantage" and how much language instruction it takes to reap those benefits.
Guest Post: Mainstream Media Coverage of Multilingualism Growing
Column: Can’t Trust States to Protect Educational Equity
In a new TPM column, Conor Williams writes that Congress shouldn't shirk its responsibility to protect underserved American students' educat
Strengthening Early Learning in a New ESEA Part 2
This is the second post in a three-part series on strengthening early learning in a new ESEA.
Strengthening Educator Evaluation and Professional Learning in a New ESEA
Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray will try to generate a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Strengthening Early Learning in a New ESEA
This is the first of three posts on early learning in a new Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Pre-Kindergarten: Funding Across States
Education Commission of the States analyzes state appropriations for Pre-K programs.
Lessons from Texas on the Relationship Between School Funding and the Academic Achievement of English Language Learners
A symposium held by the Intercultural Development Research Association explored ways to secure equity and excellence for DLLs.
The Top Three Early Ed Requests in President Obama’s HHS Budget
Here's an overview of how the President's HHS budget would impact our nation's youngest learners.
If Congress Wants Better Educators, It Can’t Let States Off the Hook
New Brief: Key Policy Priorities for Supporting Dual Language Learners
New America's Dual Language Learners National Work Group releases a brief on key priorities for American dual language learners (DLLs).