Tag: dual language
California Allocates $10 Million Dual Language Grant
A total of 27 schools and school districts in California have been selected through a competitive grant process...
New Framework for Early Multilingual Learners
One-third of the nearly 23 million preschool-age children in the U.S. live with a parent who speaks a language other than English. Despite the size of this population and its distinct linguistic assets and...
Rebuilding the Tripod That Truly Supports
Dual-language programs, especially two-way programs, have exploded in the world of language programming. The allure of dual language’s three pillars was enough for many districts to try to sign up for them almost overnight....
Early Learning Programs Stretched by Pandemic
Early Edge California and the American Institutes for Research (AIR) released their research brief, California’s Early Learning and Care Providers: Essential Workers Who Need Support, which shares results from seven focus groups* conducted with...
Reflections in the Water
Occasionally, I’ll wear a long red-and-black huipil that was made for me a few years ago while I was teaching in Mexico. Every time I put it on, its bold colors and unusual style...
Online Courses Help Teachers Learn Strategies for Supporting DLLs
Sarah Jackson, in partnership with Early Edge California, explores California’s professional development for adults working with dual language learners (DLLs).
Mattie Mendez, executive director for Community Action Partnership of Madera County, runs Head Start Centers...
Most Arizonans Support Dual-Language Education
A recent
voter poll, commissioned by UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La
Raza) and Helios Education Foundation, indicates that the majority of Arizonans
support dual-language education for children, and nearly 60% of respondents
approve of a measure that would...
A Time for Reflection
Ingrid T. Colón argues that self-examination is critical for dual-language educators
Historically, in the U.S., deficit perspectives about linguistically diverse students have dominated the conversation. Fortunately, the rise of dual-language (DL) programs is helping to reframe...
AB-2514 Dual Language Programs Grant Program Passes in California
AB 2514 Pupil Instruction: Dual Language Grant Program was moved to passed in the state Assembly. The bill has officially been moved to ‘enrolling’ status, meaning that it has passed and been signed by...
Improving Learner Outcomes
David Bong explains the what, why, and how of measuring world language skills
The world of language assessment is endlessly fascinating. What, why, and how we measure language skills are constantly evolving to incorporate new...