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Parents know they should talk and read to their young children. Dozens of nonprofit organizations have promoted the research evidence that it will help their children do better in school. But the focus has been on improving literacy. Are there similar things that parents can do with their children to lay the foundation for success in math? 

State departments of education play a key role in providing resources for schools so they can better serve English learners with disabilities. However, an analysis of states’ public-facing documents with information about serving this student population found great variation in the types of documentation state agencies offer districts and communities.

History, animals, and folklore are part of this collection of Spanish-language nonfiction titles for young readers.

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.

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.

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.

An elementary school counselor shows how schools can create a program that helps establish a culture of kindness.

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.

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.

A little preparation beforehand can help ensure that the experience will be rewarding for students and the speaker.