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Georgetown University has conducted a long-term study of children in Tulsa, OK, schools, and found that, on average, Hispanic children who pass through pre-K classrooms come to kindergarten more academically prepared than those who don't, and they are often months ahead of their peers in both r

In November, voters will decide the fate of a statewide ballot initiative, Proposition 58, that would bring an end to California's era of favoring English-only instruction.

The author, a professor of linguistics, makes the case that assessments need to be better designed with the needs of ELs in mind.

The share of students who primarily speak a language other than English has tripled in the past two decades.

Advocates would like to see more of a sense of urgency and more rapid progress for ELs, as well as low-income and Black students.

For families of ELs there is a lot to know, including how their children are identified as ELs; taught English and other subjects; tested; and designated as proficient in academic English and moved out of EL services.

According to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, California's department of education and board of education have agreed to new training and monitoring procedures to make sure that language services for ELs meet requirements of the federal Equal Educational Opportunities Act.

The teacher shortage is particularly severe in bilingual or EL education, as well as in special education, math, and science.

Schools and teachers need the flexibility to design customized programs to fit ELs' individual goals and needs. This attitude shift informs a program out of UCLA that shows teachers how to focus on each student's progress in learning English.

Knowing enough to get by won't set up long-term ELs for academic and career opportunities beyond high school. Use these strategies to help students progress.