Spread the loveThe education of English Language Learners (ELLs) is a pressing concern in the United States, especially as demographic shifts continue to shape classroom compositions. A recent survey ...

Review-Journal columnist Glenn Cook’s recent series on the English Language Learner crisis has drawn attention to the education challenge that Nevada faces. As Cook notes, the key to improved outcomes ...

English Language Learners face unique challenges in developing strong writing skills, from mastering grammar to understanding cultural conventions. Educators can combine tailored instruction, cultural ...

A kindergarten teacher in a San Diego public school last fall referred six of her students—all English-language learners—for evaluation for special education. All of them, as it turned out, needed ...

When Maria Piedra, then 16, moved with her family from Mexico to Texas in the mid-1980s, she was placed in the 6th grade. She had completed 9th grade in Mexico—and had a transcript to prove it—but ...

Metacognition, or the ability to think about one’s own thinking, is a crucial skill for English Language Learners (ELLs) across all content areas. By fostering self-awareness and self-regulation, ...

Bridging the digital divide and tailoring ed tech tools to ELL students’ needs can help schools ensure they’re learning and thriving. Micah Castelo is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K-12. Her ...

If you teach English learners, you already know the daily puzzle: a classroom full of students at five or six different ...