While the latest California School Dashboard shows modest progress for English learners and Long-Term English Learners (LTELs), the data makes clear that much more needs to be done to improve […]
The State Seal of Biliteracy is California’s highest formal recognition for students who achieve literacy in two or more languages. With more students earning the seal than ever, we are […]
Written by: Grace Cho, Professor at California State University, Fullerton; Californians Together Board Member People often ask me why I have dedicated my life to multilingual education. The answer begins […]
This post is the second in a blog series exploring how education leaders are using the Observation Protocol for Teachers of English Learners (OPTEL). It was written by Californians Together […]
On July 8, 2026, Californians Together provided comment on two items, differentiated assistance and accountability, at the State Board of Education meeting. The following sections reflect our comments on items […]
California has ambitious goals for supporting multilingual education, but a lack of qualified bilingual teachers represents a major stumbling block. New legislation seeks to support school districts in recruiting high […]
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