A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part Two)
Centennial School District is leveraging curriculum mapping, professional learning communities , and instructional support for DLLs.
PreK–12 Education
Creating a Strong Dual Immersion Program
Karen Beeman is an education consultant whose speciality is biliteracy and bilingual education.
Charter Pre-K: Early Education’s Missed Opportunity?
There is strong evidence that urban high-performing charter schools offer greater learning gains for low income children.
A Changing Portland, A Changing District: Language Diversity in the Centennial School District (Part One)
The language diversity in Centennial School District is a testament to the demographic changes the city has undergone.
New Column: It’s a Bad Idea to #TrustStates on Educational Equity
Don't like the federal government's role in public education? That doesn't mean states and districts can do any better on their own.
Bipartisan ECAA Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Guarantee Equitable, Quality Education for All
In a surprise act of bipartisanship, the Senate passed the Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA), with re-authorization of No Child Left Behind.
Interview with Karen Beeman: On the Development of Biliteracy
Amaya Garica discusses biliteracy with Karen Beeman. This is part one.
How Early Education Can Reduce Special Education Placements
In most American schools at least one out of every ten students will be classified as special needs.
Dual Language Learners Reader Post #10: Preparing Educators to Work with DLLs
How are we preparing teachers to work with dual language learners? Can we improve?
Education Reform’s Blind Spots…And How to Address Them
A semi-unified theory explaining why education reform is running out of steam.
An Amendment to ECAA to Investigate the Identification of DLLs in Early Childhood
Research suggests that identifying DLLs early can support better linguistic and academic outcomes for them in the long run.
Addressing Bilingual Teacher Shortages in Connecticut
One of Connecticut’s central challenges has been recruiting and retaining qualified teachers for its ELL programs.
ESEA: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
The replace ment of No Child Left Behind is being voted on by the Senate, but it's sunnier title masks the loss of much of the substance.
A Challenge to Popular Wisdom: The Underrepresentation of Minorities in Special Education
Facts in education are often fuzzy and contradictory.That because it depends on the data source.
Dual Language Learners Reader Post #9: How Have NCLB and RTTT Impacted Education for DLLs/ELLs?
The Obama Administration has actively pushed education priorities through various federal policy levers.