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Daniela Castillo is student at UC Berkeley majoring in media studies with a concentration in global and cultural studies, as well as a double minor in journalism and ethnic studies, and a member of EdSource’s California Student Journalism Corps. In this personal reflection, she writes, "Three years ago, I joined Mariachi Luz de Oro. For myself and student mariachis everywhere, our performance is a rejection of this kind of mistreatment and simultaneously a celebration of our heritage."

These ideas for project-based learning can help students in preschool to grade 2 grow their language skills as they learn content.

In this stunning biographical graphic novel, the author recounts his father’s life before and during the Cuban Revolution, offering readers a vivid glimpse into a childhood disrupted by Fidel Castro’s rise to power. Told through the eyes of 12-year-old Carlos, the story captures the warmth of family life in the Cuban countryside and the heartbreak of political upheaval, culminating in a daring escape to a new life filled with hope and opportunity.

A mythical lion cub stuck in the modern world must harness the power of stories to save his family and return home.

English-as-a-second-language (ESL) teachers are more likely than the overall teacher population to seek specific professional development on changing curriculum and how to interact with parents and families, according to newly analyzed survey data.

This collection highlights new Colorín Colorado resources published during 2025. You are welcome to share and bookmark these resources and include them in your professional development! Several of these topics will be expanded during the coming months.

With so much information—and misinformation—coming at them every day, students need to learn how to verify truth.

In the bilingual education world, José Medina is a superstar. A former teacher turned principal turned researcher, he spreads his message of respecting students’ languages on social media and in schools across the country with a sassy, no-nonsense style, telenovela-level energy and strong research to back it up.

Enrollment in Denver Public Schools dropped by about 1,200 students this year as the arrival of new immigrant students slowed, district officials told the school board Thursday night.