This WestEd guide pairs five evidence-based school safety strategies with practical recommendations and California district examples, offering leaders a whole-person approach that builds safety through connection, support, and belonging. 

In school year (SY) 2012–13, a total of 4,854,4701 English learners (ELs) were enrolled in public schools in kindergarten through grade 12 in the United States, representing just over 9% of total student enrollment.

This report provides a policy overview of English learner (EL) reclassification approaches used by U.S. state education agencies (SEAs).

Literacy is arguably the most crucial aspect of a student’s education. This WestEd Perspectives brief explores the need for integrated and intentional planning in literacy policymaking to better support students with disabilities.

In NCTQ's latest review of over 700 elementary teacher preparation programs, just over half are now aligned to scientifically based reading instruction.

New California reporting requirements drawing attention to outcomes for Long-Term English Learners (LTELs) opens a window of opportunity for changes to better support these students.

This report explores strategies to address the challenges faced by highly mobile youth (HMY) — students experiencing homelessness, foster care, migrant mobility, and juvenile justice involvement.

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.

This fact sheet focuses on the five-year projections for teachers of English learners (ELs) reported by state educational agencies (SEAs).