Why phonics instruction is not enough for English learners
As California launches a new literacy campaign, some advocates worry that for English learners, a focus on sounding out words will come at the expense of learning the meaning of […]
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A family separated and their education derailed
About 1 in 8 of California’s school children have an undocumented parent. This week, we take a look at three siblings, all U.S. citizens, who had to put their college plans […]
How California teachers are welcoming back English learners — with language and community
As students return to in-person classes, some California teachers are focused on giving English learners lots of time to talk and write about their feelings. In order to learn to […]
Why training California bilingual teachers just got harder
A program that prepares bilingual teachers for the growing number of dual-language classrooms in California is set to end this month, potentially worsening a chronic bilingual teacher shortage. School districts […]
Districts should focus on finding California’s missing kindergartners, especially English learners
Experts widely agree that high-quality early childhood education yields long-term academic benefits. But what happens when children miss out on this opportunity? The California Department of Education recently released data showing a […]
California schools prepare to resume dual-language programs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —As the state slowly moves back to normalcy, school districts are also looking forward to resuming and starting new bilingual programs. Under Global California’s 2030 Initiative, the state […]