Dual Language Could ‘Save’ LA Schools
According to speakers at last month’s meeting of Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD’s) Early Childhood Education and Parent Engagement Committee, early dual-language programs may prove to be the best way to ensure a...
U.S. Language Capacity ‘Diminishing,’ Despite Need
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) has released a report that suggests a “diminishing share” of U.S. residents speak languages other than English, a trend which the academy believes “could have important...
U.S. Universities to International Students: “You Are Welcome Here”
Universities across the U.S. are banding together to send a clear message of acceptance towards international students after the recent U.S. presidential election. The campaign began at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA with their...
Redefining Inclusive Education
Frances Stetson offers guidance to improve the educational experience for all at-risk students
Providing at-risk students and students with special needs with an inclusive learning environment—one in which students receive equitable opportunities for effective educational...
Adding Madness to Method
Carol Gaab questions the value of traditional teaching methods in the language
classroom
Nothing draws more heated arguments in the field of language instruction than methods. Between trademarks and remarks, there has been much divisive debate...
Washington Study Sheds Light on ELL Advanced Course Enrollment
Education Northwest along with the Institute of Education Sciences and Regional Educational Laboratory at Education Northwest analyzed the patterns of advanced coursework among Spanish-speaking students, other language minority students whose primary/home language is a...
ACICS Suffers Loss of Accreditation
The U.S. Department of Education has withdrawn recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as a nationally-recognized accreditation agency. This decision will affect nearly 16,000 international students studying English language...
Obama Pushes to Secure Extra $2 Billion for Poorest Schools
The Obama administration is hurrying to approve a proposal that could mean up to $2 billion in additional funding annually for the nation's poorest children. The Department of Education is pushing through the policy, which...
Trading in Futures
Is Trump's nomination of DeVos as Education Secretary a bargaining ploy?
Like many of his cabinet nominations, Donald Trump’s proposal that Betsy DeVos lead the Education Department appears to be akin to asking a fox...
Nationwide Disparities in Support for Young ELLs
According to a new report from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), the support offered to young children who speak languages other than English...