Tag: english
Access to Books Improves Learning
Yet another study has shown that increasing access to books improves student outcomes
“Reaching Families Where They Are: Examining an Innovative Book Distribution Program,” published...
Massive Study Confirms Teens’ Grammar Expertise
After years of research suggesting that the “critical period” to learn ends before the age of 10, an enormous new study of well over...
To Celebrate World Book Day, Spanish Language Day, and English Language...
Today is a big day, with three coinciding celebrations all at once. World Book Day is a celebration of authors, books, and most importantly,...
TESOL Unveils its Six Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners
TESOL International Association has released a “set of universal guidelines drawn from decades of research in language pedagogy and language acquisition theory.” The 6...
Michigan Passes Official English Bill
Without any prior discussion, the Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill, HB 4053, making English as the state’s official language of government....
New Zealand Pushes for English as Official Language
A new bill has been submitted in New Zealand to make English the official language. New Zealand First submitted the bill. The nationalist, populist...
Updated Federal Data on English Learners
The U.S. Department of Education launched a new interactive web page dedicated to data on English Learner students (ELs). The site uses colorful maps,...
Iran Bans English From Primary Schools, Citing “Cultural Invasion”
Iran has announced that English would no longer be taught in primary schools after Islamic leaders warned that early exposure to English would help...
Survey Demands More PD for EL Educators
According to the results of the 2017 EL Education Report, a new survey conducted by McGraw-Hill Education, 99% of respondents believe professional development for...
Massachusetts Restores Bilingual Education
Massachusetts’ Republican Governor Charlie Baker has signed the LOOK Bill into law which will allow the state’s schools to offer bilingual and dual-language education....
