ELL News Headlines

The PBS Learning Media Civics Collection offers about 180 resources, primarily video clips, along with interactive lessons and time lines. Additional teaching resources and the ability to assign premade or educator-created lessons via links or through Google Classroom make this highly adaptable for supplementing lesson plans and providing differentiated instruction.

When kids feel bombarded by difficult emotions, they may feel a sense of helplessness, as if there is nothing they can do to pull themselves out of the storm. As parents, we know effective strategies are out there, but knowing which ones to use in the moment can feel overwhelming.

Louisiana has a long history with the French language, and while most Louisianans no longer speak it, a growing number of schools are immersing kids in it. At École Pointe-au-Chien, the focus is on teaching local French dialects first, an approach the school's founders believe is unique in the state and possibly the country.

For many schools, early release days present a challenge. The half days where schedules are disrupted so students leave early—while teachers stay on campus for professional development or other activities—can be hard to manage. But one Vermont school has found a solution. The team at Vergennes Union Elementary School in Vergennes, Vt., discovered a program called Project Wild at a conference, and it has completely changed their approach and mindset around early release days.

Early elementary teachers can use these strategies to help students improve their oral communication skills.

Growing up the daughter of a Marine, Tatanisha Love got used to moving around. Traveling to a new home every two years didn’t make building relationships easy, but one thing was a constant wherever she ended up: the library.

The U.S. Supreme Court granted undocumented students the constitutional right to a free, public education in a landmark ruling in the 1982 Plyler v. Doe case. However, a new wave of political and policy momentum to prevent or limit access for such students is gaining traction at the state level.

These three picture books burst with color as they celebrate the tradition of Holi.

Dual-language immersion (DLI) programs are increasingly popular in communities and states across the country. Their number is growing largely on the strength of two key shifts: one in the research on bilingual education’s efficacy and a subsequent change in public demand for multilingualism. These programs can be a powerful way for education leaders to support English learners’ success while also growing access to diverse learning environments for all students. This report explores the DLI ecosystem in the San Francisco Bay Area, a region blessed with extraordinary linguistic, racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity, but also a region wrestling with gentrification and significant wealth inequality.

PJ Caposey is the superintendent of schools for Oregon CUSD 220 and a former Illinois State Superintendent of the Year and a runner-up for the National Superintendent of the Year through the American Association of School Administrators. In this editorial, PJ writes, "Leaders don’t get to choose when chaos strikes, but they do get to choose how they respond. Those who communicate clearly, regulate their emotions, think strategically, prioritize people, and take decisive action will not only survive chaos — they will come out stronger because of it."