Educators & technologists should be approaching EdTech with English learners’ unique needs in mind. During my time at the U.S. Department of Education, we partnered with top researchers, conducted a study, & developed toolkits on EdTech for ELs. Link: tech.ed.gov/edtech-english…

Teachers can bridge two worlds, one learner at a time, by helping emergent bilinguals with differentiation & belonging. In this article, I share steps teachers can use to create a positive learning environment for English learners in their classrooms. smartbrief.com/original/empow…

This article from New America discusses strategies for increasing the EL and bilingual education workforce. It presents teacher apprenticeships, certification programs, Grow Your Own initiatives, and community outreach as promising options. newamerica.org/education-poli…

The Toussaint L’Ouverture Dual Language Academy is the first two-way immersion Haitian Creole dual-language preschool in the country. This program empowers Haitian American students, fostering belonging & pride by applying Haitian Creole to all subjects. www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nbcnew…

I published an article in SmartBrief entitled Empowering English learners in K-12! I write about teachers helping emergent bilinguals with differentiation & belonging. I also share 5 steps teachers can use to create a positive learning environment. smartbrief.com/original/empow…

This article form EdSource reports on the data found on California immigrant residents with low English language proficiency and literacy, as well as challenges that adult immigrants face when trying to learn English. edsource.org/2024/when-you-…

Mil gracias to SummitK12 and Lexia for sponsoring our upcoming #DualLanguage Symposium on June 10-11! Come learn from John Kresky and José A. Viana best practices for our #multilingual learners. For more information, visit: tabe.org/upcomingevents

The Language Connects Foundation asked 5 Questions to a Luce Scholar in Nepal! Originally from Hawai'i, Makana currently lives and works in Kathmandu, Nepal, where he partners with Karkhana and United World Schools Nepal to create STEAM curriculum for children. languageconnectsfoundation.org/news/5-questio…

The Language Connects Foundation asked 5 Questions to a Cantonese-Speaking Medical Interpreter! LaGuardia Community College/CUNY student and future nurse Elsie shares about her current professional role, provides advice for fellow language learners. languageconnectsfoundation.org/news/5-questio…

This article reports on Nieves Roman, the first visually impaired student in the country to earn the Seal of Biliteracy. Roman passed the necessary proficiency tests in English and Spanish using Braille. ctinsider.com/recordjournal/…

This short video describes the four components of the ACCESS for ELL (English language learner) assessment. The video explains the features and the functionality of the test, including its instructions, format, and rating considerations. edweek.org/teaching-learn…

This article reports on the J-1 teacher exchange program. Through this program, experienced teachers from around the world get an opportunity to teach and share their culture and language in U.S. schools, as well as learn from their American colleagues. languagemagazine.com/2024/05/13/tea…

The Department is requesting applications for Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools. Grant funds may be used to significantly increase student enrollment, or add more grades, or open new schools. federalregister.gov/documents/2024…

Grateful to the experts from Lexia team & José A. Viana, an ever ELL himself, who explained the misconceptions of S.O.R & our MLS/ELLs! We do better when we know better! District 7 D8Connect NYCDistrict9 CSD10 Cris Vaughan District12Bronx Dr. Renee Peart Fia Davis

In the US, the demand for workers with skills in technology has been rising steadily for years. However, many adults lack sufficient digital skills. This article examines the digital skills of immigrant youth - a big asset for the U.S. job market.. migrationpolicy.org/news/leveragin…

This report examines how state & district practices aligned with [The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s] goals of identifying children with disabilities, using information collected from states & a representative sample of nearly 700 districts. ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/2024…

Teachers Share Their Best Lessons for Intermediate English Learners: Larry Ferlazzo previously published teachers’ favorite lessons for ELL newcomers… Here are some for intermediate ELLs. edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Please join me in being a champion for language education! Your contribution will support resources for language teachers & their students! giving.languageconnectsfoundation.org/-/NTJFXMNW?mem…

This article advocates for the development of multilingualism in children from a young age by outlining the benefits that learning two or more languages from birth can bring. It also addresses some of the myths that surround speaking multiple languages. languagemagazine.com/2024/07/10/nur…

In this blog from New America, Aída Walqui discusses how to align Science of Reading policies with the needs of ELs. This entry provides information about how the needs of adolescent ELs & older newcomers should be addressed within the SoR framework. newamerica.org/education-poli…