First grader Aizlynn Castillo works on an assignment in Diana Oviedo-Holguin’s English-learner class at Heritage Elementary ...

A panel of experts told EdSource on Tuesday that for English language learners, it’s important to balance phonics and other reading skills all students need with opportunities to grow students’ ...

Many children enter school in California speaking languages other than English, and they learn to read at the same time that they are learning English. As California aims to improve literacy ...

English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.

This article was originally published in EdSource. Schools are still required under federal and state law to help students who don’t speak English to both learn the language and understand the content ...

The Trump administration has quietly rescinded long-standing guidance that directed schools to accommodate students who are learning English, alarming advocates who fear that schools will stop ...

For years, K-12 schools have grouped English learners in classrooms, driven by factors including limited resources and the ...

Arizona's schools chief said over $800 million in federal funding was at stake if the state didn't follow anti-DEI guidance ...

Louisiana’s first alternative program to certify teachers of English learners will seek final approval Wednesday from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in hopes of addressing a shortage ...

While Colorado is seeing some improvement in reading instruction, some students continue to struggle. As a result, the Colorado Department of Education is seeking $3.3 million in the 2025-26 education ...

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the state of Arizona has not violated federal laws that require schools to help students who do not speak, read or write English. Despite the federal mandates, ...