English-Language Learners
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English-Language Learners Project Once Resistant, An Alabama Town Now Sees Its English Learners as Its FutureWhat happened when a school district changed its culture and invested in young English learner supports?
English-Language Learners In Their Own Words What's The Right Mindset for Teaching English Learners? A Teacher ExplainsTeachers need the right dispositions to help English learners—but district leaders set the stage.
English-Language Learners Video Witnessing Change in a 'Little Town for Latinos’: An English Learner’s JourneyBorn in Russellville, Ala., to immigrant parents from El Salvador, Brian Santos reflects on his journey as an EL student.
English-Language Learners Project The Language of EquityAn Alabama district has overhauled how it supports English learners—making great strides in early grades that it may not be able to sustain.
English-Language Learners Infographic The Growth of Hispanic Students and English Learners Nationwide—in ChartsAs the demographic makeup of public school students changes, districts need to evaluate how well they are serving their students.
English-Language Learners In Their Own Words A Bilingual Aide Explains the Value of Representation for English LearnersElizabeth Alonzo now provides the support she didn't get in school: Someone who speaks and values her first language.
English-Language Learners Project After Early Success with English Learners, Can a District Keep Its Momentum?The Alabama school system's gains are threatened by time-limited funding, unaddressed needs at the secondary level, and moribund state policy.
English-Language Learners Video Teachers, Try This: Incorporate Students' Home Languages Into Your ClassroomsOne Texas teacher utilizes her ELL students’ home languages to build community.
English-Language Learners 4 Ways to Build Social-Emotional Skills for English LearnersTeaching students how to master a second language and develop SEL skills at the same time is challenging.
English-Language Learners Video From Afghanistan to Austin, One Refugee Student’s ExperienceAfter the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Austin's school district received 319 refugee students. Here, one middle schooler's experience.English-Language Learners Whitepaper Skyrocket Language in the Classroom: 9 Science-Based StrategiesSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Our goal with this guide is to analyze the problems ELLs face and demonstrate how educators can succeed in teaching students how to read.English-Language Learners Webinar Engaging English Learners With Asset-Based ApproachesDiscover asset-based approaches to drive engagement amongst English learner students.
English-Language Learners 5 Ways Teachers Can Collaborate to Support English LearnersTo achieve equitable outcomes for English learners, all educators must work together, say researchers.
English-Language Learners Want to Support Immigrant Students? Get Creative With FundingImmigrant student supports can vary widely, but there's one common thread: Districts must get creative to fund them sustainably.
English-Language Learners Immigrant Students Are Under Pressure. Four Ways Districts Can Support ThemAs the immigrant student population grows nationwide, experts offer advice on best practices to support these students and their families.
