New Advocacy Group Pushes for Multilingualism in D.C. Schools
The D.C. Language Immersion Project is building a coalition to support multilingualism in D.C. schools through a series of panel events.
English Learners
Language, Identity, Culture, and Diversity
A new documentary explores the value of global multilingualism. Why protect vulnerable languages?
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
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.
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).
What the Student Success Act Could Mean for DLLs
Reps. John Kline and Todd Rokita introduced the Student Success Act to replace the much-maligned, outdated No Child Left Behind.