English-Language Learners
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- English-Language Learners Webinar Classroom Strategies for Building EL Students’ Confidence and SuccessSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Fueling success for EL students who are learning new concepts while navigating an unfamiliar language. Join the national discussion of strategies and Q&A.English-Language Learners Whitepaper 3 Strategies to Honor Students' Language AssetsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Ellevation Education’s new white paper outlines strategies educators can use to make classrooms places where students can flourish.English-Language Learners Webinar The Science of Reading and Multilingual Learners: What Educators Need to KnowJoin experts in reading science and multilingual literacy to discuss what the latest research means for multilingual learners in classrooms adopting a science of reading-based approach.
English-Language Learners Opinion 10 Strategies for Reaching English-LearnersDespite the best of intentions, educators often err in their approaches to teaching students the English language.
English-Language Learners Want to Support English-Learners? Prioritize SEL, New Study FindsStudents leaving English-learner programs report greater confidence in their academic abilities. How can SEL reinforce that finding?English-Language Learners Spotlight Spotlight on Language InstructionThis Spotlight will help you understand the challenges facing ELLs, gain insights into the future of education for ELL students, and more.
English-Language Learners Virtual Learning Made Persistent Problems Worse for English-LearnersBut some solutions also existed pre-pandemic—and it's up to districts to put them into action, a pair of reports conclude.
English-Language Learners Opinion Crystal Ball Predictions: What Will Education for ELL Students Look Like in 10 Years?In the next decade, schools just might appreciate English-learners for whom they are and the language skills they possess.English-Language Learners Webinar Using Culturally Responsive Teaching To Support English-Language LearningExplore how to apply culturally responsive teaching to equitably teach students who are learning English as a second language.
English-Language Learners Opinion What I Learned From Teaching English-Language Learners for 30 YearsSupports for multilingual learners have come a long way since the so-called English-only movement, writes one veteran teacher.English-Language Learners Sponsor Address the EL Opportunity Gap with AssessmentSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Supporting the needs of English learners (ELs) is highly complex and diverseEnglish-Language Learners Webinar Strategies for English Learners Featuring Dr. Jeff ZwiersSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Hear Dr. Jeff Zwiers share how podcasts build academic conversations and support English language development.
English-Language Learners Opinion 14 Strategies for Teaching Intermediate English-Language LearnersUsing drama, sentence frames, and academic conversations are a few teacher-recommended instructional strategies for intermediate ELLs.English-Language Learners Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Preparing All Educators to Teach English-Language Learners?Answer 7 questions to discover how much you know about preparing all educators to teach English-language learners.
English-Language Learners Essential Practices for Building Literacy in Older English-LearnersHere are some guiding principles and practices to develop and strengthen literacy skills in middle and high school English-learners.
