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Q&A with Montserrat Garibay
Blog Type: Interview
In this interview, we delve into the inspiring journey of Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition at the U.S. Department of…
Teacher Appreciation: Spotlight on Multilingualism (Part 2)
Blog Type: Interview
In May 2023, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) hosted a listening session during Teacher Appreciation Week that showcased multilingual K–12 educators. The discussion focused on the…
Teacher Appreciation: Spotlight on Multilingualism (Part 1)
Blog Type: Interview
In May 2023, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) hosted a listening session during Teacher Appreciation Week that showcased multilingual K–12 educators. The discussion focused on the…
Five Resources for #MultilingualAdvocacy Month 2023
Blog Type: Industry news
This April, join the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) in celebrating National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month! This month sheds light on bilingual/multilingual learners as…
Call for NAM Peer Reviewers
Blog Type: Industry news
OELA announces a call for peer reviewers for this year’s Native American And Alaska Native Children In School(NAM) Program grant competition. OELA is seeking candidates with professional expertise in…
Applications Now Accepted: Native American and Alaska Native Children in School (NAM) Program
Blog Type: Industry news
Applications are now being accepted for the FY2023 Native American And Alaska Native Children In School(NAM) Program grant competition. This program awards grants to eligible entities to develop and…
OELA Announces new Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director
Blog Type: Industry news
Montserrat Garibay is the new Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition. Ms. Garibay is a National Board-Certified teacher and served our English…
NPD Grantee Spotlight: Addressing the Achievement Gap Through the RULE of 3
Blog Type: Interview
The University of California, Riverside received two National Professional Development (NPD) grants from the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) for Project Moving Forward/Adelante (2017)…
April Is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month
Blog Type: Industry news
This April, join the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) as we recognize National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month. As the populations of bilingual and multilingual learners (…