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6 Spanish-Language Nonfiction Titles for Curious Young Readers
History, animals, and folklore are part of this collection of Spanish-language nonfiction titles for young readers.
How Postcards to Parents Can Help Schools Get Kids Back to Class
When students didn’t come back to Maple Elementary after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, Niki Espinoza, the school’s community school coordinator, noticed right away. “I live in the Shafter community, the community that I serve. I see these children out with their parents in the market, at recreational sports, games, at high school sports games and out at restaurants,” she said, emphasizing that the school community is small and close-knit. Situated in a rural district in California with nearly 300 students, Maple Elementary faced the concerning reality that nearly a third of their students were becoming chronically absent.
The Inequity in Who Earns Seals of Biliteracy and How to Avoid It
All 50 states and the District of Columbia now allow schools to award the seal of biliteracy to graduating students. Yet researchers and educators alike see a need for intentional support to ensure English learners access this special notation on their high school diplomas.
Setting the Tone for the First Lesson of the Year
To start the academic year off well, approach your high school students in ways that make them feel seen and create excitement about the subject matter.
Building Community Through a Schoolwide Postal Service
An elementary school counselor shows how schools can create a program that helps establish a culture of kindness.
Students Nationwide Can Earn a Seal of Biliteracy. How It Can Be More Accessible
All 50 states and the District of Columbia have now passed legislation to formalize the seal of biliteracy, a designation on high school diplomas that affirms students’ bilingualism in English and one or more additional world languages.
Summer programs teach English language and much more
On Thursday, students in the beginning stages of learning English got lessons in literacy, math and navigating life in their new country. Welcome to summer school at the Dual Language and Newcomer programs at Albany International Academy. They serve almost 200 students in grades kindergarten-12 who hail from all over the world and now call Albany their home.
Making the Most of Guest Speakers
A little preparation beforehand can help ensure that the experience will be rewarding for students and the speaker.
The Problem Schools Have Accurately Identifying English Learners
Federal law requires states and school districts to identify if children need English-learner services and special education services to equally access instruction. But despite the legal requirements and the evolving research and supports to help educators do better evaluations, accurately identifying English learners who also need special education services remains a persistent problem.
More outreach and access are needed in adult education, panel says
Rural areas — where barriers associated with time and distance are greater — have a high need for adult education. Steve Curiel, the principal of Huntington Beach Adult School, said not enough conversations about adult education are held at the policy level because most people in elected positions are unlikely to understand the critical role it plays, having experienced more traditional educational journeys.
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