Tag: english
Closing English Language Learner Gaps Early
Benjamin Heuston and Haya Shamir of the Waterford Institute examine how adaptive learning software makes the curriculum effective for English language learners worldwide
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Celebrate World Teachers’ Day
Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers
Held annually on October 5 since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO...
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Mass. House Pushes For Diversity in ELL Teaching
Last week, the Massachusetts House passed a bill that would eliminate “one size fits all” teaching for English Language Learners ( ELL ). The...
“The Emergence of Culture Out of Anarchy”: Self-Organization in the English Language
The English language has progressed over time without a...
Late-Learner Bilinguals Perform Similar to Native Speakers
A new study, titled “Late Bilinguals Are Sensitive to Unique Aspects...
Helping Academic English Learners Develop Productive Word Knowledge
Dr. Kate Kinsella offers evidence-based instructional practices to advance students’ verbal and written command of critical words
Vocabulary Knowledge and Overall Academic Achievement
Vocabulary plays a crucial...
Language Teacher vs. Acquisition Facilitator
Carol Gaab focuses on the learners in front of her, not on a method, a curriculum, or a plan
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Language Key to National Identity
A new survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that language is a much more significant factor to national identity than birthplace. According to...
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 Now Second Place in Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rican Senate recently approved a bill declaring Spanish as the first official language of the country, moving English to second place. The...
Frederick County Repeals English-Only Ordinance
Frederick County has repealed a controversial ordinance making English the county’s official language, which was implemented three years prior. Frederick was Maryland’s first county...
