Two members of the Understanding Language initiative at Stanford University will present resources and strategies for teaching the common core in English/language arts and literacy to English-learners. Read Full Post >
ELPA 21 is an 11-state group working to design new English-language proficiency assessments that are tied to the Common Core State Standards. Read Full Post >
Work is under way Read Full Post >
Urban educators from across 44 big-city districts report that most existing curricular materials for English-learners fall well short of the rigor required in the new Common Core State Standards. Read Full Post >
The move toward Common Core State Standards and common assessments is pushing states to adopt more consistent policies around English-language learners. Read Full Post >
California educators translated the Common Core State Standards in English/language arts into Spanish to share with colleagues around the country. Read Full Post >
The state, which recently wrote and adopted new English-language proficiency standards, did not want to wait on other states to catch up. Read Full Post >
Three school districts will pilot a new unit designed for middle school English/language arts students who may also be English-language learners. Read Full Post >
Immigration, the Common Core State Standards, and English-language proficiency were among the most sought-after English-language learner-related stories in 2012. Read Full Post >
Four presenters will highlight the role of complex texts in the common standards and how teachers can support English-language learners in accessing grade-level, challenging content. Read Full Post >
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