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In Massachusetts, English-only instruction has been mandatory for ELs since 2002, but native English speakers can get the benefit of dual language instruction.

The population of immigrants and U.S. natives speaking a language other than English at homewhich represents about one in five U.S. residentshas nearly tripled since 1980. Sixty percent of those were fully proficient in English in 2015, up from 56 percent in 1980.

First Nations Development Institute has partnered with Debbie Reese, Ph.D. (NambA(C) Pueblo) to create a Native American Children's Literature Recommended Reading List and Discussion Guide.

A report by the National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families found that nationally, two-thirds of low-income Hispanics ages 3-5 attend some form of early education, nearly on par with white children of the same socioeconomic status, though lagging behind their black peers.

Schools across the country are expanding dual-language programs. Seven researchers from three countries highlight the benefits of bilingual education.

This site provides a compilation of resources for talking with students about tough issues and managing interactions among students.

A multi-year study of students enrolled in two-way dual-language programs in North Carolina between 2007 and 2010, found that low-income black children in these programs scored higher in reading and math than their classmates of the same race and socioeconomic background who were being taught in one

The Every Student Succeeds Act will change how schools work with ELs in key ways, which are outlined in this article.

Two policy experts suggest that dual language programming is one way to increase school diversity, which Secretary of Education John King has claimed is an administration priority.

This article looks at the growing popularity of dual language programs among the families of native English speakers, and what that means for ELs who may not be gaining the benefits of new programs in equal measure.