/teaching-learning/english-learners English Learners en-US 2021 (c) 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ Week Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:21:05 GMT /teaching-learning/amid-political-attacks-on-ohio-immigrants-how-schools-can-support-newcomers/2024/09 Former President Trump's anti-immigrant rumors shed light on how an Ohio town's schools have helped newcomers. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:21:05 GMT /teaching-learning/amid-political-attacks-on-ohio-immigrants-how-schools-can-support-newcomers/2024/09 /teaching-learning/the-classroom-traits-and-practices-linked-to-english-learners-success/2024/09 A new federal report found key characteristics associated with English learners' academic success. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:32:10 GMT /teaching-learning/the-classroom-traits-and-practices-linked-to-english-learners-success/2024/09 /teaching-learning/the-inequity-in-who-earns-seals-of-biliteracy-and-how-to-avoid-it/2024/07 Illinois and New Mexico have led the way in ensuring English learners have access to the seal of biliteracy. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:43:22 GMT /teaching-learning/the-inequity-in-who-earns-seals-of-biliteracy-and-how-to-avoid-it/2024/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-share-their-best-lessons-for-intermediate-english-learners/2024/07 Students build confidence in their language skills when they're taught four basic sentence structures, moving from simple to more complex. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:15:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-share-their-best-lessons-for-intermediate-english-learners/2024/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-short-and-sweet-tips-for-supporting-english-learners/2024/07 More English learners than ever are enrolling in the nation's schools. Here's how every teacher can support them. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-short-and-sweet-tips-for-supporting-english-learners/2024/07 /teaching-learning/english-learners-with-disabilities-lack-consistent-state-support/2024/07 An analysis of state education agencies' resources on English learners with disabilities found room for improvement. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:59:05 GMT /teaching-learning/english-learners-with-disabilities-lack-consistent-state-support/2024/07 /teaching-learning/the-problem-schools-have-accurately-identifying-english-learners/2024/06 A U.S. Government Accountability Office report examines how states and districts are identifying English learners. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:58:34 GMT /teaching-learning/the-problem-schools-have-accurately-identifying-english-learners/2024/06 /teaching-learning/students-nationwide-can-earn-a-seal-of-biliteracy-how-it-can-be-more-accessible/2024/06 All 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to formalize a seal that celebrates students' bilingualism. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:56:32 GMT /teaching-learning/students-nationwide-can-earn-a-seal-of-biliteracy-how-it-can-be-more-accessible/2024/06 /teaching-learning/why-teachers-of-english-learners-with-disabilities-need-specialized-training/2024/06 An expert discusses what comprehensive training works best for teachers working with students who are English learners with disabilities. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:29:52 GMT /teaching-learning/why-teachers-of-english-learners-with-disabilities-need-specialized-training/2024/06 /teaching-learning/opinion-the-use-or-misuse-of-google-translate-in-the-ell-classroomwhen-is-it-ok-to-use-google-translate-in-the-english-learner-classroom/2024/06 Students need to be encouraged to believe they're smarter than the translation tool. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:26:07 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-the-use-or-misuse-of-google-translate-in-the-ell-classroomwhen-is-it-ok-to-use-google-translate-in-the-english-learner-classroom/2024/06 /teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 A majority of parents would prefer to enroll their children in bilingual education programs. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:04:24 GMT /teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 /teaching-learning/the-english-learner-student-population-in-charts/2024/06 The English learner population continues to grow including in states not historically recognized for this cohort of students. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:15:20 GMT /teaching-learning/the-english-learner-student-population-in-charts/2024/06 /teaching-learning/video-how-teachers-can-prepare-english-learners-for-the-wida-test-video/2024/06 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ Week reporter Ileana Najarro tests herself, and offers insights for teachers, on the WIDA test for English learners. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:35:26 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-teachers-can-prepare-english-learners-for-the-wida-test-video/2024/06 /teaching-learning/opinion-favorite-lessons-from-teachers-for-english-learner-newcomers/2024/06 Marry academic content with language development for the best results in teaching English learners who are new to the United States. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:59:45 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-favorite-lessons-from-teachers-for-english-learner-newcomers/2024/06 /teaching-learning/video-translanguaging-is-what-bilinguals-and-multilinguals-do-a-primer-for-teachers/2024/05 What is translanguaging? Here is a guide to the practice, as well as examples for incorporating it in the classroom. Tue, 28 May 2024 19:28:04 GMT /teaching-learning/video-translanguaging-is-what-bilinguals-and-multilinguals-do-a-primer-for-teachers/2024/05 /teaching-learning/widas-test-for-english-learners-try-sample-questions/2024/05 The WIDA ACCESS test is an assessment used by close to 40 states to determine if students must remain in English learner programs. Fri, 24 May 2024 20:33:33 GMT /teaching-learning/widas-test-for-english-learners-try-sample-questions/2024/05 /teaching-learning/what-all-teachers-should-know-about-widas-test-for-english-learners/2024/05 Researchers and specialists say general education teachers play a role in helping English learners' language development. Fri, 24 May 2024 20:32:53 GMT /teaching-learning/what-all-teachers-should-know-about-widas-test-for-english-learners/2024/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-when-teaching-english-learners-embrace-these-3-critical-mindsets/2024/05 English learners will have more success if teachers adjust their thinking. Here's how. Fri, 17 May 2024 12:48:53 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-when-teaching-english-learners-embrace-these-3-critical-mindsets/2024/05 /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 From language barriers to bilingual education program lockouts, dual-identified students face unique challenges researchers say. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 /teaching-learning/the-complex-factors-affecting-english-learner-graduation-rates/2024/05 A new study disaggregated New York City graduation rates to find how various factors impact English learners' graduation rates. Wed, 08 May 2024 20:46:36 GMT /teaching-learning/the-complex-factors-affecting-english-learner-graduation-rates/2024/05 /teaching-learning/english-learners-proficiency-scores-are-still-in-decline-data-find/2024/04 The latest data from a national online English-language assessment found the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:42:15 GMT /teaching-learning/english-learners-proficiency-scores-are-still-in-decline-data-find/2024/04 /teaching-learning/title-iii-funding-for-english-learners-explained/2024/04 As the nation’s English-learner population continues to grow , researchers look to the Title III for how to best support these students. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:04:54 GMT /teaching-learning/title-iii-funding-for-english-learners-explained/2024/04 /teaching-learning/experts-top-policy-priorities-for-english-learner-education/2024/04 A new outline of national priorities from parents, researchers, and policymakers. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:51:56 GMT /teaching-learning/experts-top-policy-priorities-for-english-learner-education/2024/04 /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-and-english-learners-3-takeaways-for-policy-and-classroom-practice/2024/03 Two experts joined 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ Week for a webinar on best practices for teaching young English learners to read. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:39:36 GMT /teaching-learning/the-science-of-reading-and-english-learners-3-takeaways-for-policy-and-classroom-practice/2024/03 /events/webinar/english-learners-and-the-science-of-reading-what-works-in-the-classroom ELs & emergent bilinguals deserve the best reading instruction! The Reading League & NCEL join forces on best practices. Learn more in our webinar with both organizations. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:45:50 GMT /events/webinar/english-learners-and-the-science-of-reading-what-works-in-the-classroom /teaching-learning/nuanced-accountability-would-help-english-learners-new-research-shows-how/2024/02 A new report offers suggestions on how states can approach federal accountability measures with more nuance for English learners. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:27:40 GMT /teaching-learning/nuanced-accountability-would-help-english-learners-new-research-shows-how/2024/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-connect-with-english-language-newcomers-teachers-share-their-favorite-lessons/2024/02 Stock classrooms with books that reflect students’ lives, languages, and cultures and invite them into as yet unfamiliar worlds. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:19:48 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-connect-with-english-language-newcomers-teachers-share-their-favorite-lessons/2024/02 /teaching-learning/do-immigrant-students-help-the-academic-outcomes-of-u-s-born-peers-one-study-says-yes/2024/01 Schools and districts across the country have recently been reporting larger numbers of immigrant student enrollment, researchers say. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:31:44 GMT /teaching-learning/do-immigrant-students-help-the-academic-outcomes-of-u-s-born-peers-one-study-says-yes/2024/01