by ESOL in Higher Ed | Aug 29, 2014 | News (Blog), Updates from the Profession
With an estimated 55,000 unaccompanied youth entering the United States from Central America, states are faced with the issue of how to care for and educate these youth. A large number are held in detention centers to await the state’s decision to allow them to stay...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Aug 21, 2014 | Updates from the Profession
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has recently come under scrutiny regarding its assessment methods for English language learners. Current federal law dictates that states adhere to standards put forth by the No Child Left Behind Act. In early August,...