Language, Identity, and Community in Hawaiian Immersion Schools
Hawaiian immersion schools have been pushing for more policy flexibility for years.
PreK–12 Education
Dual Language Learners Reader Post #3: Identifying DLLs
There are more dual language learners in American schools every year. But how do various states screen to determine which students are DLLs?
Dual Language Learners Reader Post #2: Who are Dual Language Learners?
The second post in our Dual Language Learners Reader explores the growing number—and growing diversity—of DLLs in the United Sta
Matching the Changing Demographics of Young Children in the Early Ed Workforce
A new Migration Policy Institute report notes that children of immigrants now make up one-quarter of the children under the age of 6.
2014 Preschool Yearbook: Slow and Steady Is Not Good Enough
This week the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released its highly anticipated annual State of Preschool Yearbook.
Introducing the Dual Language Learners Reader: Post #1
DLL, ELL, LEP, TEL, ESL…languages in U.S. schools have given birth to numerous acronyms.
The Cultural and Economic Benefits of Integrating Immigrants
Immigrants don’t just make the United States wealthier, they make it much more interesting.
Immigrants, Pre-K, and Chicago Education Politics
Chicago’s new grants program could help immigrants access pre-K programs‚Äîand Mayor Emanuel to salve some political wounds.
#ThankATeacher: Reflections from New America’s PreK-12 Ed Policy Team
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, New America’s Education policy team shares stories of their most inspirational teachers.
