Unlocking the Vietnamese Language: A Student’s Perspective in Saigon
Vietnam—the land of delicious food, viral-worthy motorcycle traffic, immense history, and… language classes? Learning Vietnamese is definitely not on the radar for many language...
Project Seeks to Preserve Syriac
Texas A&M University historian Dr. Daniel Schwartz and likeminded colleagues from around the world have been working to help preserve Syriac and its 2,000...
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Teacher, Influencer, Developer
Diversity has become a more common topic, especially at work. It is looked at not only in terms of race and gender but also...
Background Knowledge and Where to Get It
Stephen Krashen argues that those who read more know more
Wexler (2023) has pointed out that a reader’s background knowledge is a significant predictor...
Providing Mirrors and Windows for Emergent Bilinguals
Words matter. Bilingualism and multilingualism are superpowers. But the US education system has not always had that view. Traditionally, not speaking English has been...
Embracing Bilingual Assessment
Fluency in multiple languages can increase opportunities and lead to remarkable achievements. As US education secretary Dr. Miguel...
The Promise of Automated Writing Evaluation for English Learners
Automated writing evaluation (AWE) encompasses a range of...
Beginning of the School Year: Conversations and Considerations
(September 2023) Ayanna Cooper recommends setting up systems and structures that include student goal setting
I Teach Content in Secondary Schools. Do I Need to Teach Reading?
Margarita Calderón, Leticia M. Trower, and Lisa Tartaglia...
Can Minority Serving Institutions Solve the Teacher Shortage Crisis?
“You may find some superficial changes in terms of science books where you see more Black kids or Native American kids in the chapters,...