Head Start Works Particularly Well for Dual Language Learners
New research suggests Head Start is especially effective at supporting dual language learners’ development.
English Learners
Bridging Gaps For Immigrant-Origin Children
A recent report explores how immigrant children’s educational outcomes are linked to their pre-migration and post-migration circumstances.
State Momentum Building in Support of Dual Immersion Programs
Last Friday was a BIG day for thousands of parents across DC, the lottery results for city wide admittance to coveted schools went live.
New Database Tracks Dual Language Learners Policies in the States
A new resource from the Education Commission of the States makes it easier to track down state education policies.
How to Measure English Learners’ Development More Accurately
The way we measure English Learners’ progress is designed to underestimate them.
Arizona and DLLs: Language and Politics in the Desert
A series of studies explore whether Arizona’s Structured English Immersion model works for ELs.
Investing in Immigrants in Minnesota & the Midwest
The faces of Minnesota are changing. What can the state teach the rest of the country?
Navigating the “Empirical Darkness” of Impacts of Digital Media on Hispanic-Latino Families
Very little is known about how these technologies impact Latino parenting practices and the development and academic achievement.
Pre-K Works Especially Well for Children of Immigrants
Lots of research suggests that pre-K can change children’s lives. And this is particularly true for children of immigrants.