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Dual Language Could ‘Save’ LA Schools
According to speakers at last month’s meeting of Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD’s) Early Childhood Education and Parent Engagement Committee, early dual-language programs...
Teacher Resources for Black History Month
Looking Back to Move Forward
Ayanna Cooper shares teacher resources for Black History Month
Black History Week began as a week-long celebration to acknowledge achievements of Black Americans...
U.S. Language Capacity ‘Diminishing,’ Despite Need
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) has released a report that suggests a “diminishing share” of U.S. residents speak languages other than...
Republicans Introduce Bill to Replace Foreign Language with Coding in Virginia Public Schools
Glenn R. Davis, R-Virginia Beach of the Virginia House of Delegates has introduced a bill that could essentially eliminate foreign language classes in favor...
Danish Government Calls For Language Testing
Local Government Denmark (Kommunernes Landsforening-KL) has called for mandatory language testing of all three-year-olds entering their first year of schooling in order to combat...
Redefining Inclusive Education
Frances Stetson offers guidance to improve the educational experience for all at-risk students
Providing at-risk students and students with special needs with an inclusive learning...
Fable Learning’s enhanced e-books inspire reading
With a collection of award-winning e-books, Fable Learning’s digital content is specially designed to engage Pre-K–8 students in learning and discovery. Educators rely on...
The Bane of Background Noise
Studies indicate that background noise hinders learning for all kids especially English language learners
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According to a new study, toddlers who spend a lot of...
Measuring Expressionism
Jenny Williams uncovers the secret elements of expressive language using assessment
Can a computerized assessment measure expressive language skills? This is an important question, since...
ABCmouse: Schools for Early & English Learners
Age of Learning, Inc. has launched ABCmouse for Schools, a scalable solution designed to help schools worldwide meet the needs of pre-K through second-grade...
Review: Creating Enthusiastic Writers
Paula Bourque’s enthusiasm for experience her subject is undeniable. She is a K–8 literacy coach in Augusta, Maine, and has worked for 28 years...
