/teaching-learning/english-learners English Learners en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:04:36 GMT /teaching-learning/whats-ahead-for-the-5-3-million-english-learners-in-our-schools/2024/12 If English learners do well, the whole nation will, says the outgoing director of the federal office of English language acquisition. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:04:36 GMT /teaching-learning/whats-ahead-for-the-5-3-million-english-learners-in-our-schools/2024/12 /teaching-learning/which-students-are-earning-the-seal-of-biliteracy-in-charts/2024/12 A growing number of students are graduating high school with a seal of biliteracy recognizing their multilingualism. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:37:14 GMT /teaching-learning/which-students-are-earning-the-seal-of-biliteracy-in-charts/2024/12 /teaching-learning/schools-are-graduating-more-students-with-a-seal-that-shows-theyre-multilingual/2024/12 All 50 states now allow students to earn a distinction on their diploma signaling their mastery of multiple languages. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:56:39 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-are-graduating-more-students-with-a-seal-that-shows-theyre-multilingual/2024/12 /teaching-learning/what-new-research-shows-about-the-academic-success-of-former-english-learners/2024/11 A new study offers a more nuanced look at English learners' academic performance in high school by disaggregating data. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-new-research-shows-about-the-academic-success-of-former-english-learners/2024/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-tips-for-supporting-english-learners/2024/11 Students' stress over learning a new language in a new environment can affect their academic success. Proper support can ease that. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:12:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-tips-for-supporting-english-learners/2024/11 /events/webinar/family-and-community-engagement-best-practices-for-english-learners Strengthening the bond between schools and families is key to the success of English learners. Learn how to enhance family engagement and support student achievement. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:53:51 GMT /events/webinar/family-and-community-engagement-best-practices-for-english-learners /teaching-learning/english-learners-with-disabilities-the-rules-schools-have-to-follow/2024/11 Schools can't force English learners with disabilities to choose between special ed. and language instruction—and other tips from OCR. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:00:43 GMT /teaching-learning/english-learners-with-disabilities-the-rules-schools-have-to-follow/2024/11 /teaching-learning/a-teacher-makes-the-case-for-using-ai-with-english-learners/2024/10 Sarah Said teaches her high school English learners how to responsibly use AI tools for language learning. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:32:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-teacher-makes-the-case-for-using-ai-with-english-learners/2024/10 /teaching-learning/no-the-arrival-of-english-learners-doesnt-hurt-other-students-a-study-finds/2024/10 A new study reviewed any spillover effects of the growing immigrant student population in Delaware. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:59:16 GMT /teaching-learning/no-the-arrival-of-english-learners-doesnt-hurt-other-students-a-study-finds/2024/10 /teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 They offer a case study in adopting an integrated, collaborative model that's a departure from teaching English learners in small groups. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:49:19 GMT /teaching-learning/2-districts-overhauled-how-they-teach-english-learners-heres-how/2024/10 /teaching-learning/immigrant-students-rights-a-guide-for-schools-front-office-staff/2024/10 A downloadable guide to help school staff familiarize themselves with immigrant students' rights and schools' responsibilities to them. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:00:31 GMT /teaching-learning/immigrant-students-rights-a-guide-for-schools-front-office-staff/2024/10 /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-to-help-immigrant-students-succeed/2024/09 Researchers and educators recently shared advice on how to best work with immigrant students and English learners. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:26:17 GMT /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-to-help-immigrant-students-succeed/2024/09 /teaching-learning/anti-immigrant-rhetoric-has-consequences-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2024/09 As falsehoods circulate about Haitian residents of Springfield, Ohio, schools can help immigrant students feel safe and welcome. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:16:45 GMT /teaching-learning/anti-immigrant-rhetoric-has-consequences-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2024/09 /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-so-they-dont-exclude-english-learners-from-core-courses/2024/09 Data from two states show that certain English learners tend to have less access to core academic courses they need to graduate. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:16:01 GMT /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-so-they-dont-exclude-english-learners-from-core-courses/2024/09 /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 °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ 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