Long-standing Limitations of English Learner Academic Assessment Data Persist
Educators, researchers & policy makers should take caution when analyzing and using EL assessment data to make high-stakes decisions.
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California Will Start Disaggregating English Learner Academic Data
Starting in 2023, long-term ELs and dual-identified ELs will be visible in California assessment data.
Native Language Reclamation Through Early Childhood Education:
This school was designed to help Wampanoag children become proficient and literate in their Native language.
How Communities Can Support the Training and Development of Foreign Born Teachers
As early childhood education programs address teacher shortages, one community program is growing teachers from within.
Supporting Our Youngest Dual Language Learners
Takeaways from California鈥檚 DLL Pilot Study on effective strategies and opportunities to support DLLs in early learning settings
Dual Language Learner Identification in California Moves One Step Closer to Reality
New guidance signals a positive step forward for 60% of California鈥檚 early childhood population.
How to Push the Needle on Dual Language Learner Education in State Pre-K Programs
A scan of four states鈥 policies revealed that DLL integration into pre-K systems shows promise, though inconsistent from state to state.
Former English Learners Outperform English-only Peers On Texas鈥 State Assessments
New data reveals high scores for former ELs on 2022 academic tests.
Report Finds English Learners Were Affected Differently by the Pandemic
States and districts should prioritize differentiated supports for these students moving forward.