This Phase 2 study examines how K-12 educators across the U.S. are implementing the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework, 2020 Edition.

For the nation’s 5.3 million English Learner (EL) students, standardized assessments in subjects such as reading/language arts, mathematics, and science present a persistent challenge.

Nationally, in school year (SY) 2021–22 over 350,000 students enrolled in rural locales were English learners (ELs). These students bring unique cultural, educational, and linguistic experiences that enrich their communities.

This fact sheet provides information about high school graduation rates for English learners (ELs) and all students in all state educational agencies (SEAs) except Puerto Rico. When interpreting these data, it is important to note that ELs are included in the “all students” category.

Part one of this four-part infographic series introduces Recommendation 1 from the What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guide, Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary

This two-part podcast from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is hosted by Beatriz Ceja, Deputy Assistant Secretary at OELA, and addresses topics associated with English learners’ access to postsecondary education.