Q and A with Aída Walqui on How to Make the Science of Reading Work for Adolescent English Learners and Newcomers
Meaning-making practices must be emphasized and content should be relevant to older ELs to keep them engaged in reading.
English Learners
Leveraging Teacher Apprenticeship to Grow the ESL and Bilingual Teacher Workforce
Teacher apprenticeships are being implemented across the country, but what role can they play in preparing teachers of English learners?
Lessons from Lau v. Nichols on How to Advance Language Rights
A look back at Lau v. Nichols, a seminal case for English learner students, and how to continue advancing language rights..
Q & A with Ester de Jong on the Bilingual and Biliteracy Dimensions of the Science of Reading
The nuances of learning to read in more than one language and differentiating service for ELs cannot be left out of the SoR shift.
New MPI Report Points to Better Ways to Account for English Learner Academic Performance
It’s possible to provide a more accurate measure of ELs’ academic performance and contextual information about their learning environment.
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.
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.
