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- English Learners Whitepaper 5 Marginal Shifts for English Learners in Any ClassroomSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn how to bridge research to practice with marginal instructional shifts teachers can apply immediately to enhance instruction for cul...
English Learners The Inequity in Who Earns Seals of Biliteracy and How to Avoid ItIllinois and New Mexico have led the way in ensuring English learners have access to the seal of biliteracy.
English Learners Opinion Teachers Share Their Best Lessons for Intermediate English LearnersStudents build confidence in their language skills when they're taught four basic sentence structures, moving from simple to more complex.
English Learners Opinion Short and Sweet Tips for Supporting English LearnersMore English learners than ever are enrolling in the nation's schools. Here's how every teacher can support them.
English Learners English Learners with Disabilities Lack Consistent State SupportAn analysis of state education agencies' resources on English learners with disabilities found room for improvement.
English Learners The Problem Schools Have Accurately Identifying English LearnersA U.S. Government Accountability Office report examines how states and districts are identifying English learners.
English Learners Students Nationwide Can Earn a Seal of Biliteracy. How It Can Be More AccessibleAll 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to formalize a seal that celebrates students' bilingualism.
English Learners Why Teachers of English Learners With Disabilities Need Specialized TrainingAn expert discusses what comprehensive training works best for teachers working with students who are English learners with disabilities.
English Learners Opinion When Is It OK to Use Google Translate in the English-Learner Classroom?Students need to be encouraged to believe they're smarter than the translation tool.
English Learners How Parents Feel About Bilingual Schools and English-Only ProgramsA majority of parents would prefer to enroll their children in bilingual education programs.
English Learners The English-Learner Student Population, in ChartsThe English learner population continues to grow including in states not historically recognized for this cohort of students.
English Learners Video How Teachers Can Prepare English Learners for the WIDA Test (VIDEO)Education Week reporter Ileana Najarro tests herself, and offers insights for teachers, on the WIDA test for English learners.
English Learners Opinion Favorite Lessons From Teachers for English-Learner NewcomersMarry academic content with language development for the best results in teaching English learners who are new to the United States.
English Learners Video ‘Translanguaging Is What Bilinguals and Multilinguals Do’: A Primer for TeachersWhat is translanguaging? Here is a guide to the practice, as well as examples for incorporating it in the classroom.
English Learners Quiz WIDA's Test for English Learners: Try Sample QuestionsThe WIDA ACCESS test is an assessment used by close to 40 states to determine if students must remain in English learner programs.
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