/bilingual-education Bilingual Education en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:03:46 GMT /teaching-learning/latino-families-show-high-demand-for-bilingual-education-poll-finds/2025/11 Families in California were polled as to their interest in bilingual education programs. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:03:46 GMT /teaching-learning/latino-families-show-high-demand-for-bilingual-education-poll-finds/2025/11 /teaching-learning/dual-language-programs-are-hobbled-by-a-catch-22/2025/10 Experts discuss the challenges facing dual-language programs and how they can serve all students. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:15:32 GMT /teaching-learning/dual-language-programs-are-hobbled-by-a-catch-22/2025/10 /teaching-learning/why-bilingual-hispanic-teachers-make-a-big-difference-for-english-learners/2025/10 A new study found benefits from hiring teachers of color with language certifications. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:04:52 GMT /teaching-learning/why-bilingual-hispanic-teachers-make-a-big-difference-for-english-learners/2025/10 /teaching-learning/how-the-science-of-reading-can-support-english-learners/2025/09 English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog want to change that. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-the-science-of-reading-can-support-english-learners/2025/09 /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-english-learners Your Guide to English Learners Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:10:28 GMT /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-english-learners /teaching-learning/bilingual-education-vs-english-only-what-the-research-says/2025/08 Researchers shared findings from decades of studies on the effects of bilingual education at a June webinar. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:06:07 GMT /teaching-learning/bilingual-education-vs-english-only-what-the-research-says/2025/08 /teaching-learning/video-how-this-small-title-i-district-is-churning-out-spelling-bee-champions/2025/08 This district has won the National Spanish Spelling Bee six times. But winning isn't the only goal behind its efforts. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:29:01 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-this-small-title-i-district-is-churning-out-spelling-bee-champions/2025/08 /teaching-learning/how-a-spanish-spelling-bee-winner-serves-her-community-as-an-adult/2025/07 Evelyn Juarez was the first-ever winner of the National Spanish Spelling Bee, and today she continues to use her bilingual skills to serve her community. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:17:39 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-spanish-spelling-bee-winner-serves-her-community-as-an-adult/2025/07 /teaching-learning/does-speaking-two-languages-hurt-students-experts-say-no/2025/05 Experts share insights on what research says about the effect of learning more than one language at once. Fri, 30 May 2025 19:34:16 GMT /teaching-learning/does-speaking-two-languages-hurt-students-experts-say-no/2025/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-have-to-endure-plenty-of-short-sighted-mandates-here-are-3-of-them/2024/10 There’s so much bad advice about teaching that it can be hard to choose the worst. These teachers tried anyway. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:02:18 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-have-to-endure-plenty-of-short-sighted-mandates-here-are-3-of-them/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-research-studies-that-teachers-can-get-behind/2024/09 Not every education study is transformational for student learning. These studies are. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:25:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-research-studies-that-teachers-can-get-behind/2024/09 /teaching-learning/students-nationwide-can-earn-a-seal-of-biliteracy-how-it-can-be-more-accessible/2024/06 All 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to formalize a seal that celebrates students' bilingualism. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:56:32 GMT /teaching-learning/students-nationwide-can-earn-a-seal-of-biliteracy-how-it-can-be-more-accessible/2024/06 /teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 A majority of parents would prefer to enroll their children in bilingual education programs. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:04:24 GMT /teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 /teaching-learning/video-translanguaging-is-what-bilinguals-and-multilinguals-do-a-primer-for-teachers/2024/05 What is translanguaging? Here is a guide to the practice, as well as examples for incorporating it in the classroom. Tue, 28 May 2024 19:28:04 GMT /teaching-learning/video-translanguaging-is-what-bilinguals-and-multilinguals-do-a-primer-for-teachers/2024/05 /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 From language barriers to bilingual education program lockouts, dual-identified students face unique challenges researchers say. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 /teaching-learning/how-a-1974-u-s-supreme-court-case-still-influences-english-learner-education/2024/01 Fifty years ago Lau v. Nichols required schools to provide language support to English learners to ensure access to public education. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:20:50 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-1974-u-s-supreme-court-case-still-influences-english-learner-education/2024/01 /teaching-learning/the-challenge-of-growing-dual-language-programs-in-charts/2023/09 As the English learner population grows nationwide, researchers and education leaders are grappling with how best to serve these students. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:46:39 GMT /teaching-learning/the-challenge-of-growing-dual-language-programs-in-charts/2023/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-celebrate-bilingualism-and-multicultural-identities-at-school/2023/08 Students should be encouraged to maintain their native languages, writes an educator. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-celebrate-bilingualism-and-multicultural-identities-at-school/2023/08 /teaching-learning/biliteracy-seals-recognize-multilingualism-but-schools-can-do-more/2023/06 Almost all states now offer some form of distinction on diplomas for proficiency in English and additional languages. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:13:57 GMT /teaching-learning/biliteracy-seals-recognize-multilingualism-but-schools-can-do-more/2023/06 /teaching-learning/earning-seals-of-biliteracy-are-beneficial-to-students-heres-what-the-research-shows/2023/06 There's emerging evidence that seals of biliteracy benefit students, but more empirical data is needed. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:13:50 GMT /teaching-learning/earning-seals-of-biliteracy-are-beneficial-to-students-heres-what-the-research-shows/2023/06 /teaching-learning/teaching-students-to-be-media-literate-in-two-languages/2023/06 A former television reporter helps students learn to process news critically in both Spanish and English. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:44:05 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-students-to-be-media-literate-in-two-languages/2023/06 /leaders/teaching-learning/photos-when-support-starts-at-the-district-office/2023/02 EdWeek photographer Natashia Johnson reflects on her day with Natalie Griffin, a 2023 Leaders To Learn From honoree. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:01:18 GMT /leaders/teaching-learning/photos-when-support-starts-at-the-district-office/2023/02 /leaders/2023/she-defied-expectations-as-a-pregnant-teen-now-shes-helping-english-learners-do-the-same Natalie Griffin found bilingual ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog for a district with a long-neglected English-learner population. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:01:05 GMT /leaders/2023/she-defied-expectations-as-a-pregnant-teen-now-shes-helping-english-learners-do-the-same /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-incorporate-students-home-languages-into-your-classrooms/2022/12 One Texas teacher utilizes her ELL students’ home languages to build community. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:20:26 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-incorporate-students-home-languages-into-your-classrooms/2022/12 /teaching-learning/immigrant-teachers-memoir-sheds-light-on-what-english-learners-need/2022/10 Emily Francis came to the United States at 15. Now an English-as-a-second-language teacher, she shares advice in her new book. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:05:05 GMT /teaching-learning/immigrant-teachers-memoir-sheds-light-on-what-english-learners-need/2022/10 /teaching-learning/answering-a-districts-call-for-bilingual-teachers-a-mother-and-daughter-leave-puerto-rico-for-virginia/2022/10 Lesliean Luna and Gabriela Muriente answer a school district's call for their language skills and teaching expertise. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 19:20:31 GMT /teaching-learning/answering-a-districts-call-for-bilingual-teachers-a-mother-and-daughter-leave-puerto-rico-for-virginia/2022/10 /leadership/opinion-principals-supporting-your-teachers-doesnt-have-to-be-such-hard-work/2022/05 Principals can show teachers they care by something as simple as a visit to their classrooms or a pat on the back. Tue, 24 May 2022 10:54:54 GMT /leadership/opinion-principals-supporting-your-teachers-doesnt-have-to-be-such-hard-work/2022/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-crystal-ball-predictions-what-will-education-for-ell-students-look-like-in-10-years/2022/05 In the next decade, schools just might appreciate English-learners for whom they are and the language skills they possess. Tue, 17 May 2022 11:08:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-crystal-ball-predictions-what-will-education-for-ell-students-look-like-in-10-years/2022/05