Tracking the Enrollment of Dual Language Learners in Early Ed
To serve young dual language learners equitably, state leaders must first have a way to identify them and track their enrollment.
English Learners
Dual Language Learner Data Gaps: The Need for Better Policies in the Early Years
State leaders need to build data systems that more fully account for the growing population of DLLs.
What is Heightened Immigration Enforcement Doing to U.S. Schools?
In a new survey, thousands of educators weigh in on the deeply harmful effects of Trump’s immigration policies.
Will Arizona Loosen its Rigid Policy for Teaching English Learners?
A new bill in Arizona may finally reform the state’s restrictive English immersion model.
Q&A About Expanding Pre-K Access for Children of Immigrants
Diversifying the Teacher Workforce with ‘Grow Your Own’ Programs
Across the country, Grow Your Own programs aim to bridge the diversity gap between teachers and students.
Fudged Graduation Rates Hurt a Familiar Group of Students
High graduation rates are a universal goal—but they can’t come artificially.
New Study Finds Teachers Hold Prejudiced Opinions Toward Latino ELs – What Should We Do About It?
A new study finds some teachers harbor a deficit perspective towards EL students and their use of Spanish in the classroom.
What Dreamers can Teach us about Civic Education
Dreamers will continue to defend their rights, but it is time for us to join them—and educators can be amongst their most powerful allies.
Battle for English Learner Equity Heats Up in Delaware
A new lawsuit filed by the Delaware ACLU has important implications for the state’s fast-growing English learner population.