Recommendations for how teachers can support multilingual learners within the framework of Science of Reading reforms.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting Full Funding For Education Acts Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2026 - 1:04 pm STATE News: ALBUQUERQUE — The Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ulysses Navarrete calls on us to push back and demand equity in education As we move into the next year, it is imperative to face the reality that our education system stands at a crossroads. Over the past year, we have seen a troubling erosion of the Department of Education’s role, the federal government rescinding the policy designating schools “sensitive locations,” and threats to critical English language learner (ELL) programs by potentially cutting funding for Title III and rescinding guidance on how schools should identify and support English learners. Now is the time to push back with clear, direct, and

Educators face urgent questions around misinformation, academic integrity, and critical thinking around AI. Visual literacy is key.

Robust AI translation technologies are facilitating cross-cultural communication and access to international content.

English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.

The Trump administration quietly rescinded 2015 guidance on English learners' federal rights.

Latest Posts Filter Posts Thoughtful AI Use in Literacy Instruction: Possibilities and Problems Catherine Gibbons | Sep 11, 2025 Share As literacy professionals, we are always looking for ways to bring authentic, meaningful learning experiences to our students.

Lizdelia Piñón believes AI won’t replace bilingual educators, but it can empower them Bilingual educators often serve as a bridge for students navigating two worlds academically, linguistically,and culturally. But the demands placed on these educators continue to grow.Many are tasked with meeting rigorous academic standards, differentiating instruction for multiple language proficiency levels, and creating culturally relevant lessons, often without sufficient resources or support. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful partner to meet these challenges. Serving a Growing Student Population In the US, over five million emergent bilingual students (also referred to as

The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) appropriations bill. The bill, which includes funding for key education, workforce, and health programs, was approved by the committee with a 26-3 vote, and is now headed to the full Senate for consideration. The bill allocates roughly $200 billion—similar to the previous year's enacted funding, including $79 billion for the Department of Education, exceeding President Trump's proposal by $12.3 billion. It emphasizes support for programs like Title I-A, IDEA Part B, the Rural Education Achievement Program, Head Start, and

President Donald Trump has called for eliminating federal dollars set aside for English learners. Advocates make their case.

When I walked into International High School at Lafayette one afternoon, the halls were already buzzing. You could hear soft conversations in Arabic,

Poor AI adoption puts schools at risk of streamlining outdated policies and practices, new research suggests. Here's some advice.

While families who are limited English proficiency are a huge part of school communities, they are often underrepresented in surveys.

Instructing multilingual learners effectively requires a balancing act from teachers.

Arizona Supreme Court rejects Tom Horne's appeal over bilingual education, ending latest bid for parental waivers

The Trump administration has cut funding for some English learner PD grants, sparking confusion and prompting appeals.

States set guidance for schools working with English learners. That role is key now, experts say.

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Hawthorne: English learners do not come in standard sizes, and their learning cannot be boxed into tidy grade-level expectations.

Teaching English learners can be challenging. These veterans offer guidance.

RESEARCH: Dual Language Learners (DLLs)—young children with at least one parent who speaks a language other than English—make up one-third of all children ages 0–5 in the United States. This fact sheet series and related resources provide essential data on the number and characteristics of DLL children and their families nationwide and in the 30 states with the most DLLs.

When students enroll in school and in school-related services, they shouldn’t have to worry about whether their private information will be used against