Modernizing WIOA: How to Include the 41 Million Workers Missing from the Reauthorization Bill
Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) gives Congress a chance to finally include 41 million gig workers.
English Learners
In California, Testing Four-year-old Dual Language Learners Causes Anxiety and Concern
Some four-year-olds in California are taking English proficiency exams meant for older kids. Proposed legislation urges alternative options.
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In Arizona, a New Generation of English Learners at Risk of Being Hurt by Outdated Political Agendas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.
A New Look at Dual Language Learner Data Gaps
This brief summarizes interviews with early childhood education leaders seeking to address dual language learner data gaps.
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.
Starting Early: Building Strong Partnerships with Multilingual Families in Kindergarten
Hear how family partnership can foster engagement and oral language production among multilingual students directly from a teacher.
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.