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Civics/Civismo! Making Civic Education Accessible for English and Multilingual Learners (January 2024)
Blog Type: Awareness
What could be more fun and engaging for students than GAMES? With iCivics’ free, nonpartisan digital games and other resources, students experience and learn civics by exploring what it is like to be…
Guide to OELA's 2024 Infographics and Fact Sheets (December 2024)
Blog Type: Awareness
In 2024, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) unveiled a wealth of new resources created to support English learners (ELs). These valuable tools, available on the National Clearinghouse…
The Talent Before Our Very Eyes: Paving the Way for Future Bilingual Educators (October 2024)
Blog Type: Awareness
By Beatriz Ceja-Williams and David Nungaray During Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month (April 2024), TNTP hosted a fireside chat and panel focused on the bilingual educator workforce, which…
Seal Recipient Sejal Sekhar's Speech at the Seal of Biliteracy Summit (July 2024)
Blog Type: Inspiration
During Sejal Sekhar's senior year of high school, she earned the Global and Missouri Seals of Biliteracy. Her journey with the Seal began with a strong personal commitment to bilingualism and…
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in English Learner Education (June 2024)
Blog Type: Awareness
Disclaimer: The NCELA Blog is intended to share information that can be of use to educators, parents, learners, leaders, and other stakeholders in their efforts to ensure that every student,…
Outreach Packet: English Learner Family Toolkit and App (April 2024)
Blog Type: Announcement
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) has launched a new resource designed specifically to help educators and stakeholders better assist families of English learners (ELs). This resource…
A Message from Montserrat: National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month (April 2024)
Blog Type: Announcement
April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, a time to recognize the needs and achievements of bilingual and multilingual learners. As a proud Bilingual educator, who now serves…
Indigenous Students and Title III English Learner Policy: The Critical Role of States (March 2024)
Blog Type: Awareness
Taiyo Itoh, University of OregonIlana Umansky, University of OregonDisclaimer: The NCELA Blog is intended to share information that can be of use to educators, parents, learners, leaders, and other…
Secretary Cardona's Letter on English Learner Resources
Blog Type: Announcement
In November 2023, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released a letter emphasizing the "Raise the Bar: Lead the World" initiative by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English…
Navigating Federal Fund Usage for Conferences and Meetings
Blog Type: How To
Did you know that Title III funding can be used to organize, host, and attend meetings and/or conferences? This blog aims to provide you with information on how to effectively use these funds and…