In the current version of bipartisan legislation to reform the nation's immigration system, the youngest undocumented children would have to wait as long as their parents to seek a path to citizenship. Read Full Post >
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 >
An analysis shows that philanthropic investments in programs and services specifically for English-learners don't come close to matching the magnitude of the population. 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 >
Bipartisan bill offers a speedier route to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. Read Full Post >
The American Civil Liberties Union alleges in a lawsuit that California education officials are failing to provide legally required language instruction to ELLs in more than 250 school districts. Read Full Post >
PARCC will seek public comment for 30 days on its draft policy for testing accommodations for English-learners and students with disabilities. Read Full Post >
Thomas A. Saenz says that the fast-growing population of English-language learners and their needs deserve more federal attention. Read Full Post >
The final set of new science standards presents an unprecedented opportunity for English-language learners to learn rich, academic language at the same time they are learning rigorous science content, language experts say. Read Full Post >
The U.S. Department of Education will oversee the comprehensive agreement through the 2014-15 school year. Read Full Post >
