Jenni Torres has taken the helm as the new executive director of WIDA, the consortium that oversees English-language proficiency tests used by 41 states for English learners. Before this role, she ...

The English learner population in the United States stands at about 5.2 million students. Sixteen percent of these students also have disabilities. So, in addition to English-language instruction, ...

This easy English listening interview features a certified B1 English student speaking naturally about their learning journey. It’s designed to help learners improve comprehension, vocabulary, and ...

Spread the love“`html Assessing English language learners (ELLs) is a critical undertaking that directly impacts their academic success and integration into the school system. With millions of ELLs in ...

I still remember a student I taught in Virginia early in my career. He was maybe 13 or 14, and he’d come to this country on a raft. People died on that journey. When he arrived, he couldn’t read in ...

Students who are multilingual learners of English (MLE) play an important role in U.S. society but are often marginalized, misunderstood and underserved in the postsecondary system. Using data from ...

Spread the love“`html Teaching English language learners (ELLs) in elementary school presents unique challenges and opportunities. As educators strive to foster an inclusive and effective learning ...

While Colorado is seeing some improvement in reading instruction, some students continue to struggle. As a result, the Colorado Department of Education is seeking $3.3 million in the 2025-26 education ...