Features
Why Focus on Monolingual Solutions to Improve Biliterate Reading?
Most dual language programs across the country have felt the increased focus and attention on the teaching of reading. What should the learning environment...
Creating a Community of Readers
Ruben Alejandro, superintendent of an economically challenged district with 30% English language learners, shares his secrets for getting students—and their parents—reading.
I was born and...
Reading Materials
World Of Reading
For over 30 years, World of Reading has offered readers in a variety of languages from publishers worldwide—from Albanian to Vietnamese books....
Literacy
Creating a Community of Readers
Ruben Alejandro, superintendent of an economically challenged district with 30% English language learners, shares his secrets for getting students—and their parents—reading.
I was born and...
The Case for Acquired Phonics
Researchers in second language acquisition have hypothesized that there are two very different ways of gaining knowledge of language: acquisition and learning. Learning results...
World Language News
Guam Celebrates Mes CHamoru by learning the language
On this year’s Mes CHamoru, or ‘Chamorro Heritage Day’ native Guam islanders asked people to celebrate by learning the CHamoru language.
Despite changing over time,...
Italian Language Watchdog Rejects Gender-Neutral Symbols
The institutional language "guardian" of Italy has...
Activists warn Russian languages are disappearing faster than data suggests
Activists in Russia have warned that hundreds of rare languages spoken by Russia’s ethnic and indigenous minorities are disappearing at an alarming rate.
It is...
Spain leads digital reading revolution in Spanish language market
Results from recent data on digital reading show that Spain currently tops charts in the Spanish-speaking world for numbers of digital readers and book...
Resources
We Love to Read Challenge
Seesaw, the interactive learning platform for pre-K–5, recently launched its first-ever We Love to Read Challenge to ignite excitement around reading across the country....
Languages
Italian Language Watchdog Rejects Gender-Neutral Symbols
The institutional language "guardian" of Italy has...
Canada: Filipino language courses introduced to B.C. schools
In Vancouver B.C., public school students at Sir Charles Tupper Secondary will soon have access to Filipino language courses, after the city’s school board...
A Breakthrough Moment for Irish-Language Filmmaking
As the announcement of the 2023 Oscar nominations approached, the creators of Irish-language film An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) celebrated a “breakthrough” moment...
How to Pass High School Mandarin
Larry grew up in the US. His parents...
Professional Development
Content, Language, and Culture Learning Targets
Lesson planning is a political act. Schools...
Language Adapts, Students Adapt—Why Not Language Tests?
Imagine you are trying to build strength. You go to the gym every day, lift weights, and then come home to rest and recover....
The Key to Reducing Teacher Burnout
Teachers play an incredibly important role: educating...
Collaborative Planning: Never Having to Go It Alone
This experience gave me the opportunity to...
SLU and BloomBoard Collaborate to Help Paraprofessionals Get Certified
Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Education and BloomBoard have partnered to develop collaborative strategies with school districts and educational leaders to enhance the...