A bill in California’s state legislature would make dyslexia screening universal for young students in the state’s schools. Senate Bill 237 was introduced last spring but has faced several roadblocks in its passage, including opposition from the California Teachers Association. Although the legislation would certainly make dyslexia assessments—which, at the moment, are not mandatory—more widespread, specialists who work with English language learners (ELLs) worry that a universal screening for dyslexia could misidentify ELLs as being at risk for dyslexia. Under SB 237, California students from kindergarten through second grade would undergo a mandatory dyslexia screening, starting in the 2022–2023 school
Frequent, meaningful communication with parents is a cornerstone of student success, and in the wake of COVID disruptions, schools have realized just how critical open, two-way lines of communication are. Whether setting up remote learning structures, developing a distance learning curriculum, or offering emotional support, educators and parents began talking more than ever out of necessity. This two-way communication between school and home served as a lifeline for many students. While the past two years have been challenging for all schools, highly diverse schools have faced additional challenges, particularly regarding parent communication and engagement. According to the National Center for
Go inside a Hmong dual language immersion program in Fresno, one of only five such programs in the nation.
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On Dec. 10, Consul General Akira Muto visited Amestoy STEAM Academy & Multilingual/Multicultural Magnet in Gardena to attend a ceremony celebrating the launch of the first Japanese Dual Language Program […]
The program will provide tuition reimbursement for certified teachers who take post-graduate classes to earn an endorsement in teaching English as a second language.
Learning A-Z,® a Cambium Learning Group company, announces the release of Raz-Plus Español, an add-on solution that provides hundreds of authentic Spanish texts and transadapted instructional materials to Raz-Plus, to enhance the company's flagship offering. As an extension of Learning A-Z's well-established, trusted reading solution, Raz-Plus, Raz-Plus Español brings next level literary success to bilingual students and educators, with the aim to close learning gaps within classrooms.
On International Mother Language Day, the first international, open access, electronic multilingual journal entirely dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of Indigenous and minoritized languages was launched. This year marks the first year of the International Indigenous Languages Decade, which will run from 2022 to 2032, as designated by the United Nations. Living Languages was launched in celebration of the decade designation, with the goal of “promoting scholarly work and experience-sharing in the field of language revitalization.” Founding chief editor and University of Oregon associate professor of linguistics Gabriela Pérez Báez explained the concept to the University’s publication, Around the
A gift from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union to UC Riverside School of Education is funding a program to get local education students into graduate or credential programs
“Each year, JNCL-NCLIS delegates and dedicated language advocates across the country unite to meet with Members of Congress and promote the importance of language education and international studies.” https://www.languagepolicy.org/lad22 I was delighted to be able to attend the well-organized and well-attended JNCL Virtual Language Advocacy Days, LAD 2022. For language advocates and stakeholders everywhere, LAD is in many ways the high point of the year, bringing together a broad cross-section of educators, government officials, and many others to discuss the current status of language learning and language use in the US and to explore future directions in promoting and defending
Stepping into the dual language kindergarten classroom at Aguilar Elementary School, you’ll notice it’s slightly different from ordinary learning spaces – instead of one classroom, two classrooms are connected by a door in the middle.
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