Navigating Language Acquisition Through Evidence-Based Reading Strategies for Second Language Learners Amid California’s push for research-based reading methodologies, commonly known as the “science of reading,” concerns have emerged among teachers and advocates for English learners. The worry stems from the…
From Lau v. Nichols to Today: The Evolving Legacy of a Landmark Ruling on Language Support in American Education In 1974, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a groundbreaking decision in the Lau v. Nichols case, a pivotal moment for federal…
Members Step Down in Protest, Citing Concerns Over Impact on English Language Education in the City In a significant shake-up, eight members of the Boston Public Schools‘ English Learners Task Force tendered their resignations on Tuesday, denouncing the district’s recently…
A Closer Look at the Factors Contributing to the Decreasing Language Skills Among the Youth A disconcerting global trend emerges as the 2023 EF English Proficiency Index (EPI) indicates a decline in English language proficiency among young people. The annual…
Challenges Mount as the Majority of Institutions Lack Comprehensive Guidelines for Second Languages and English Learning A mere three out of every 500 schools in England, representing less than 1%, possess holistic policies addressing foreign languages, English language proficiency, and…