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The Reaching English Learners Act, introduced in the House on January 18 by a group of Democrats in Congress, would create a grant program under Title II of the Higher Education Act to help colleges and school districts prepare qualified teachers to serve growing numbers of EL students.

Scientists have long posited that there is a "critical period" for language learning, but new research suggests that the time frame stretches on much longer than previously thought.

Some educators feel bilingualism is "too lofty a goal" for English-language learners with disabilities, an attitude that could limit the educational trajectory of an already underserved population, a Lehigh University study found.

To serve young dual language learners (DLLs) equitably, early care and education (ECE) leaders must first have data on who these children are.

This short article gives tips on helping ELs feel ready for learning. laughter, warming them up, matching them up for dialog with partners, keeping your own equanimity, and realizing their ability to think outpaces their ability to communicate in English.

There is no time to waste. Our middle grade English learners are relying on us to help them advance in language proficiency quickly. The sense of urgency on our part must rise.

Teachers of English learners find it challenging to communicate in classrooms where students come from a variety of language and cultural backgrounds. Some children may speak Spanish at home, while others speak Vietnamese, Punjabi or Arabic.

About five million K-12 students in the United States do not speak English fluently, and their numbers are growing fast. While these children currently make up 10 percent of the total student population, researchers estimate that they could make up as much as 40 percent by 2030.

Have you ever considered what might be going in the mind of someone who happens to be multilingual? Modern research continues to point to the fact that individuals who speak more than one language have a tremendous advantage.

For public schools in the United States, educating immigrant children can prove a challenge particularly at the high school level.