Some Immigrant Families are Leaving Arizona
Some school officials in Arizona expect an exodus of immigrant families over the summer because of the state's new immigration-enforcement law.
Do Long-Term ELLs Know Where They Stand?
A lot of long-term English-language learners aren't aware they are identified as an ELL, according to a report released by Californians Together.
Arizona Ed. Officials Weigh In on Teachers' Fluency Issue
Arizona department of education officials deny asking districts to remove any teachers who lack English fluency from classrooms with English-language learners.
N.Y.C. District Urged to Do More for ELLs Who Missed School
New York City's department of education should create a more comprehensive plan for the identificiaton and education of students with interrupted formal schooling, or SIFE.
W.Va. Governor Approves Appropriation for ELLs
West Virginia's governor Joe Manchin III, a Democrat, signed yesterday what is believed to be the state's first appropriation of funds targeting English-language learners ever.
Proportion of ELLs in L.A. Scoring Proficient in English Dips
The proportion of ELLs in Los Angeles scoring proficient in English dipped slightly in 2009 over the previous year.
English-Learning Blog Carnival Submissions Due May 31
Submissions for the next English-Learning Blog Carnival are due May 31.
Next Steps for Common Standards and ELLs?
It will be left up to states to create English-language-proficiency standards to align with the common standards.
'Immigrant Integration' Awards
The Migration Policy Institute gave out awards this week to honor organizations that are successfully helping immigrants to adapt to and thrive in the United States.
2nd Grader Asks First Lady About Immigration
A 2nd grader blurts out to first lady Michelle Obama that her mom doesn't have "papers" to live legally in this country.
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