New! 10 Things You Need to Know About Your ELLs
Booklists for Hispanic Heritage: Kids and Young Adults
New! Why this ESL teacher sends an introductory letter to colleagues and families
Hurricane Dorian: Immigrant Families' Unique Needs Related to Natural Disasters
ELL News
- On the picket line with CPS teachers, school nurses and counselors say they’re stretched too thin: 'It's a lot. These kids need somebody.'Chicago Tribune| October 18, 2019
- 'Pain, Passion, Purpose': In His Death, Elijah Cummings' Legacy as a Mentor Echoes LoudestThe Baltimore Sun| October 18, 2019
- 100,000 Students Earned the Seal of Biliteracy, But They're in a Handful of StatesEducation Week| October 18, 2019
- Chicago teachers say they will go on strike. They are demanding affordable housing for students.The Washington Post| October 18, 2019
Ideas for Families
Common Core and ELLs Blog: By Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner
How can school leaders support their English language learner (ELL) and immigrant students and families? Take a look at these resources from Colorín Colorado and other organizations for ideas on how to get started!
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These stories capture the varied experiences of learning English through a child's eyes.
Autumn Stories
From cozy autumn tales to books about why leaves change color, this booklist celebrates a beautiful sea
Grandma and Me: Stories About Grandmothers
Whether they call them Grandma, Nana, or Abuelita, kids love their grandmothers.
When I finish reading a story, I always say, "Colorín, Colorado," and the children finish the saying for me, "Este cuento se ha acabado." Great work. Please keep it up!
Higinio M.
