Research Aims to Bring English-Learner Data Into Focus
Arguing that this data is too often misused and misunderstood, two reports offer guidance for educators and advocates who want to fairly treat and evaluate ELLs.
Back-to-School Reading for English-Language-Learner Teachers
From reports about efforts to create quality learning materials for ELLs to tips on how to help students develop literacy skills, here are some stories that caught our eye this month.
Teaching Materials for English-Learners Are in Short Supply. That Could Soon Change
Will the joint buying power of school districts that serve about 1.3 million English-learners force education publishers to step their game up and improve the quality of materials they design?
Another Round of Summer Reading for English-Language-Learner Educators
For time-crunched educators looking for tips and insights on their work with English-language learners, we've curated our second summer reading list.
Bilingual Children Can Distinguish Voices in Languages They Don't Know
A New York University study examined how children process information about who is talking, and adds to a growing body of research that demonstrates the benefits of bilingualism.
After Fight to Reach U.S., Afghan Girls' Robotics Team Applauded for Courage
The international First Global robotics competition event in Washington attracted teams of teenagers from nearly 160 nations, but an all-girls squad from Afghanistan grabbed the spotlight.
Very Early Exposure to English Can Help ELLs Flourish, Study Finds
Even waiting until kindergarten to introduce English-learners to English could hinder efforts to help them learn the language, University of Washington researchers argue.
For English-Learners, Seeing Peers 'Struggle and Persist' Is Beneficial
New research finds that the grit of a student's peers was twice as influential as individual grit in predicting literacy growth for English-language learners.
Summer Reading for English-Language-Learner Educators
From how-to videos to a deep-dive investigations, here are links to some of the latest stories and reports exploring the world of English-language learners and the educators who serve them.
Gifted English-Learners Often Ignored, Overlooked
Providing equal opportunities and access for English-learner students has long been an issue in K-12 education. An exclusive Education Week analysis found it's even a problem for the brightest students.
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