by ESOL in Higher Ed | Oct 17, 2015 | Updates from the Profession
Schools across the nation are implementing dual-language programs, providing benefits for English-language learners and native English-speaking students. Dual-language education increases bilingualism among English speakers and schools are finding these programs...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Sep 25, 2015 | ESOL in Higher Ed, Updates from the Profession
English language learners and educators enter a new era. This school year two computer-based tests for English language learners will debut. By moving these tests online, educators anticipate they will be able to gain a more complete understanding of their students...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Aug 24, 2015 | Updates from the Profession
Last week LULAC celebrated the 25th anniversary of its landmark consent decree. LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, is dedicated to advancing the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Jul 13, 2015 | Updates from the Profession
The Washington Post addresses the differences in how proficiency is defined for standardized tests from state to state. Read the article below to learn more on how states vary widely in setting expectations for math and reading skills. What do students need to know to...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Sep 26, 2014 | News (Blog), Updates from the Profession
The Welcome to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework for Florida webinar was recorded on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. If you missed this webinar or would like to listen again, it is available to view here. No password is needed. Additional resources from WIDA are available...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Sep 5, 2014 | News (Blog), Updates from the Profession
According to projections from the Department of Education, minorities are expected to outnumber white students in the public school system beginning this fall. The majority-minority shift is due in large part to non-immigrant children, specifically Hispanics and...
