Tag: english language learners
Finding Flaw and Disorder
A child’s linguistic journey can have many complexities that parents may not recognize, especially when navigating the intricacies of multilingualism. Recent research conducted by...
SEL Assessment Doesn’t Translate
As well as learning academically, today’s students are learning their place in the world, who they are, and how to make and nurture friendships....
Taking a Stand!
In 1974 the Lau v. Nichols Supreme Court decision stated: “There is no equality of treatment merely by providing students with the same facilities,...
Keying In K–12 Equity
This is the fourth school year educators, students, families, and administrators will be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. While recent data from NWEA shows...
Breaking the Math Language Barrier
How many teachers have overheard a frustrated student, after grappling with a concept such as adding fractions or solving algebraic equations, declare: “I’m just...
Tips for Launching a District-Wide Phonics Program
Over the course of a few years here at Lumpkin County Schools, our leadership team began to realize that literacy was a root cause...
U.S. Department of Education Focuses on Equity
Last month, the U.S. Department of Education held the first installment of its Equity Summit Series, “Building Equitable Learning Environments in Our Schools.” The...
Needs Attention
When we have a chance to look back, many in education will recognize 2020 as the year that learning radically changed. The impact of...
Free Five-Day Virtual Teaching Academy For K-12 Educators
Attendees will create a personalized Blueprint for virtual learning to guide plans for the next academic year, including equitable access
The Alliance for Virtual Learning...
Teachers ‘Optimistic’ about English Learner Success
A new McGraw-Hill Education survey shows that while social and emotional learning challenges still present hurdles for English Learners (ELs), the state of English...
