/translation Translation en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:32:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-teacher-makes-the-case-for-using-ai-with-english-learners/2024/10 Sarah Said teaches her high school English learners how to responsibly use AI tools for language learning. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:32:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-teacher-makes-the-case-for-using-ai-with-english-learners/2024/10 /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 From language barriers to bilingual education program lockouts, dual-identified students face unique challenges researchers say. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 /leadership/opinion-how-ai-and-other-tech-tools-might-be-used-to-strengthen-family-school-partnerships/2023/06 Too often, investing in building parent relationships is seen as a frill and not central to student learning. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-ai-and-other-tech-tools-might-be-used-to-strengthen-family-school-partnerships/2023/06 /sponsor/timekettle/increasing-equity-in-education-for-english-language-learners-in-the-us Timekettle Translator Earbuds are the best solution for overcoming language barriers in education Thu, 18 May 2023 04:00:57 GMT /sponsor/timekettle/increasing-equity-in-education-for-english-language-learners-in-the-us /leaders/2022/using-the-power-of-language-to-serve-students-and-families Marifer Sager has made language translation services in the Portland, Ore., district more accessible, timely, and relevant. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:01:36 GMT /leaders/2022/using-the-power-of-language-to-serve-students-and-families /teaching-learning/spanish-speaking-students-need-support-a-new-podcast-may-help/2020/08 Por Nuestros Niños, an education-focused Spanish-language radio show and podcast, could help families navigate an uncertain return to school. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:15:29 GMT /teaching-learning/spanish-speaking-students-need-support-a-new-podcast-may-help/2020/08 /teaching-learning/schools-lean-on-staff-who-speak-students-language-to-keep-english-learners-connected/2020/04 The rocky shift to remote learning has exacerbated inequities for the nation's 5 million English-learners. An army of multilingual liaisons work round the clock to plug widening gaps. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:31:22 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-lean-on-staff-who-speak-students-language-to-keep-english-learners-connected/2020/04 /teaching-learning/english-learners-may-be-left-behind-as-remote-learning-becomes-new-normal/2020/03 English-learners often lack access to technology at home, experts and educators say, and their teachers are less likely to assign them to use digital learning resources outside of class. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:30:22 GMT /teaching-learning/english-learners-may-be-left-behind-as-remote-learning-becomes-new-normal/2020/03 /teaching-learning/ed-dept-toolkit-offers-guidance-for-english-learner-immigrant-parents/2019/01 The first two chapters of the department's new "English Learner Family Toolkit" delivers tips on how to enroll children in school and a offers a look at how schools in the United States differ from those in other countries. Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:25:00 GMT /teaching-learning/ed-dept-toolkit-offers-guidance-for-english-learner-immigrant-parents/2019/01 /teaching-learning/will-every-state-offer-special-recognition-for-its-bilingual-graduates/2018/07 Forty-three states and the District of Columbia offer special recognition for high school graduates who demonstrate fluency in two or more languages. Just a handful of mostly rural states have yet to be swept up in the movement. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:55:56 GMT /teaching-learning/will-every-state-offer-special-recognition-for-its-bilingual-graduates/2018/07 /teaching-learning/watch-a-parents-campaign-to-break-down-language-barriers-for-ell-families/2018/01 When Teresa Garcia's children started school, she often felt lost in translation. Her campaign for improved language services helped break down barriers for English-learner families. Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:45:21 GMT /teaching-learning/watch-a-parents-campaign-to-break-down-language-barriers-for-ell-families/2018/01 /leadership/kids-count-immigrants-and-their-children-face-challenges-on-path-to-opportunity/2017/10 Nationally, there are 18 million children who live with immigrant parents; an estimated 5 million of those children have at least one parent who is undocumented. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:25:04 GMT /leadership/kids-count-immigrants-and-their-children-face-challenges-on-path-to-opportunity/2017/10 /teaching-learning/another-round-of-summer-reading-for-english-language-learner-educators/2017/07 For time-crunched educators looking for tips and insights on their work with English-language learners, we've curated our second summer reading list. Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:20:00 GMT /teaching-learning/another-round-of-summer-reading-for-english-language-learner-educators/2017/07 /teaching-learning/bilingual-children-can-distinguish-voices-in-languages-they-dont-know/2017/07 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. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:35:02 GMT /teaching-learning/bilingual-children-can-distinguish-voices-in-languages-they-dont-know/2017/07 /teaching-learning/gifted-english-learners-often-ignored-overlooked/2017/07 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. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:30:55 GMT /teaching-learning/gifted-english-learners-often-ignored-overlooked/2017/07 /teaching-learning/teaching-and-welcoming-english-learners-new-guide-offers-advice/2017/05 A Teaching Tolerance primer on helping ELL students and their families offers advice on topics ranging from family engagement and anti-bias strategies to classroom culture and instruction. Fri, 19 May 2017 19:35:45 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-and-welcoming-english-learners-new-guide-offers-advice/2017/05 /teaching-learning/district-pays-out-150k-to-settle-immigrants-discrimination-lawsuit/2017/04 A lawsuit filed in federal court last November by EdLaw New England alleges that the district denied the student his "constitutional and statutory rights." Thu, 20 Apr 2017 14:37:41 GMT /teaching-learning/district-pays-out-150k-to-settle-immigrants-discrimination-lawsuit/2017/04 /teaching-learning/tool-aims-to-help-schools-better-identify-english-language-learners/2017/03 A new Regional Education Laboratory tool aims to take some of the guesswork out of the home-language survey process used to identify students who need extra support to learn English. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 13:05:18 GMT /teaching-learning/tool-aims-to-help-schools-better-identify-english-language-learners/2017/03 /teaching-learning/schools-often-fail-to-educate-support-english-language-learners/2017/02 In a wide-ranging report on the state of education for ELLs, one theme is consistent: The nation's public schools must devote more resources and research to educating students who aren't native English speakers. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:00:15 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-often-fail-to-educate-support-english-language-learners/2017/02 /leadership/a-year-end-look-at-our-most-read-blog-posts-on-english-language-learners/2016/12 The most popular 2016 blog posts included the Every Student Succeeds Act's impact on ELLs and research on the academic achievement of English-learners. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:22:42 GMT /leadership/a-year-end-look-at-our-most-read-blog-posts-on-english-language-learners/2016/12 /leadership/conn-district-set-up-enrollment-barriers-for-families-with-limited-english/2016/11 A federal investigation found that the East Hartford, Conn., school system failed to provide adequate language services to parents and guardians with limited English skills. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:38:57 GMT /leadership/conn-district-set-up-enrollment-barriers-for-families-with-limited-english/2016/11 /teaching-learning/act-offers-first-accommodations-for-english-language-learners/2016/11 In a break from past practice, ACT Inc. has announced that it will begin offering accommodations for English learners. Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:15:04 GMT /teaching-learning/act-offers-first-accommodations-for-english-language-learners/2016/11 /leadership/a-primer-on-helping-immigrant-students-feel-welcome-in-school/2016/11 Mired in controversy, a district takes steps to repair its rapport with immigrant students and their families. Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:17:30 GMT /leadership/a-primer-on-helping-immigrant-students-feel-welcome-in-school/2016/11 /leadership/an-illustrated-guide-to-the-abcs-of-english-language-learner-education/2016/10 Available in English and Spanish, the guide is designed to help parents "ask the right questions and support your child on their journey as an English-learner." Mon, 03 Oct 2016 18:00:37 GMT /leadership/an-illustrated-guide-to-the-abcs-of-english-language-learner-education/2016/10 /teaching-learning/native-american-english-learners-target-of-3-million-in-federal-grants/2016/09 The department has awarded about $40 million to schools and tribes since the Native American and Alaska Native Children in School program's launch in 2008. Tue, 20 Sep 2016 23:05:04 GMT /teaching-learning/native-american-english-learners-target-of-3-million-in-federal-grants/2016/09 /teaching-learning/los-angeles-unified-expands-dual-language-bilingual-programs/2016/08 The expansion is part of an effort to teach more children in the nation's second-largest school system to read and write, not just speak, in multiple languages. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:51:23 GMT /teaching-learning/los-angeles-unified-expands-dual-language-bilingual-programs/2016/08 /teaching-learning/international-ell-teaching-association-seeks-new-leader/2016/08 TESOL International Association's executive director, Rosa Aronson, will step down in spring 2017. Tue, 16 Aug 2016 19:29:13 GMT /teaching-learning/international-ell-teaching-association-seeks-new-leader/2016/08 /teaching-learning/ell-parents-can-boost-their-childrens-english-skills-by-doing-these-two-things/2016/08 Spanish-speaking children experience significant improvements in English-language acquisition during preschool when they have a good grasp of the letters and numbers in their home language. Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:25:13 GMT /teaching-learning/ell-parents-can-boost-their-childrens-english-skills-by-doing-these-two-things/2016/08 /teaching-learning/how-will-essa-rules-change-education-for-english-language-learners/2016/08 Advocacy groups and researchers are taking a deeper look at what changes may be on the horizon for English-language learners and the people responsible for educating them. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:35:10 GMT /teaching-learning/how-will-essa-rules-change-education-for-english-language-learners/2016/08 /leadership/lesson-sharing-site-for-english-language-learner-teachers-on-the-horizon/2016/07 A recent alum of the Harvard Graduate School of Education is developing a lesson-sharing website specifically for teachers of English-language learners. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:52:48 GMT /leadership/lesson-sharing-site-for-english-language-learner-teachers-on-the-horizon/2016/07