New York Kicks Off a New ELLs Conversation
And now there’s evidence that the state—and New York City—are preparing to lead on another element of education policy.
English Learners
Doing Right by Dual Language Learners in New York City’s Pre-K Expansion
The de Blasio administration deserves credit for including an extra emphasis on dual language learners as part of its progress reports.
New Talking Points Memo Column: Why Doesn’t English Language Learning Have the Same Cachet as Pre-K?
Why is pre-K such an easier sell?
Nuance Or Oversimplification? Making the Case for Multilingualism
Dual language learners have received scant attention at the state or federal levels.
A Case Study in Misalignment: Dual Language Learners and Teacher Evaluations in Chicago
Fully immersing DLLs in English before they are developmentally ready can undermine their broader linguistic development.
Identifying and Supporting Young Latino Students’ Academic Assets
It’s taken years, but the community of experts studying DLL students is finally shifting to an asset-based paradigm.
Treating Student Bidialectism As An Opportunity
It’s important to recognize non-standard dialects of English as assets.
Boomtown Kids: Harnessing Energy and Aligning Resources for Dual Language Learners in San Antonio, Texas
A year after the launch of Dual Language Learners National Work Group, New America publishes 3 reports on the status of DLL in the U.S.
Stories from the Nation’s Capital: Building Instructional Programs and Supports for DLLS from PreK-3rd Grade in Washington, DC
A year after the launch of Dual Language Learners National Work Group, New America publishes 3 reports on the status of DLL in the U.S.