The biliteracy advantage: How heritage languages boost English proficiency and workforce readiness
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Providing necessary supports for ELL students to succeed
The biliteracy advantage: How heritage languages boost English proficiency and workforce readiness
Embracing multilingual learning cultivates the next generation of confident, literate, and globally ready citizens
How an AI-generated song transformed my ELL classroom
The true power of AI lies not in replacing learning, but in opening doors for every learner to express who they are
Why every middle school student deserves a second chance to learn to read
Middle-school students need foundational literacy instruction that respects their age, cognitive development, and dignity
The paradox of Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating heritage means honoring students’ languages
Curriculum teams and administrators must center EL experiences in every adoption decision
Virtual art meets language learning: A tech-enhanced ESL experience
Using virtual art with ELLs transforms language learning into a rich, human experience, using self-expression and global awareness to enhance vocabulary, grammar, and fluency
6 ways to make math more accessible for multilingual learners
Using edtech tools and other supports, teachers can make math more meaningful and engaging for multilingual learners
Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs
Metacognitive strategies improve student learning outcomes, particularly when paired with AI tools that provide real-time feedback
Revolutionizing storytelling with AI: Empowering ELLs
Integrating AI tools responsibly empowers every student to find their voice and share their unique stories with confidence
Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners
Before diving into AI integration, it’s essential to understand where each student needs support
Beyond translations: Effective scaffolds to support ELLs
Translations can serve as temporary support, but can have negative effects if overused, such as slowing English acquisition and preventing engagement
This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love
Teaching ESL students means more than helping them learn English and find their way--it means helping newcomer students fit in socially
How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.
Bilingual education will only continue to grow, but we must view it as a strength to support and develop
6 ways to support multilingual learners in STEM
With high-quality STEM experiences, MLs can develop the problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills they need to succeed
5 practical ways to support English learners in the classroom
Using common sense tactics, teachers can help English learners overcome hurdles and achieve in the classroom
How to help ESL students improve writing skills
It's a challenge to learn a language, but your ESL students were brave enough to accept it--and you have instruments to help them along the way
Designing fair and inclusive tests for non-native speakers
As globalization and migration increase, it’s become critical to make tests fair for those whose native language is different from that of the test language
4 ways to support ELLs in post-pandemic learning
Certain student groups experienced more impacts to their learning during the pandemic--here's how to help English language learners succeed
With the right instruction, tech opens doors for ELLs
One device can open many doors for English language learners, especially if they take their edtech home and teach their family members to use it
2 teacher perspectives on ELLs and learning loss
Teachers need support to succeed in a post-pandemic climate, including technology and additional opportunities for ELLs to build their learning
Three tips to conquer bilingual barriers in the classroom
