Voices From the Field: Collaboration, Hope, and What We Can Control
December always invites a moment of pause; a chance to look back at what we’ve overcome, what we’ve learned, and what we’re still holding onto as we close out the year. And for those supporting multilingual learners, this moment feels especially meaningful. It’s no secret that the climate around immigration and multilingual education has been […]
Tools for Collaboration: Turning Data into Dialogue for Multilingual Learners
As the school year finds its rhythm, collaboration becomes both the anchor and the energy that keeps classrooms moving forward. Amid evolving policies, new student needs, and the shifting realities of funding and resources, one truth remains clear: when educators work together, multilingual learners thrive. At EduSkills, we believe collaboration isn’t an add-on; it’s the […]
From Isolation to Collaboration: How Content and EL Teachers Can Partner for Student Success
Every new school year begins with a fresh mix of optimism and challenge. The policies may shift, the funding might fluctuate, and the acronyms may change, but one thing remains certain: students thrive when educators work together. For multilingual learners (MLs), collaboration between content and English learner (EL) teachers isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential. […]
Stronger Together: How to Partner with Parents Across Languages
By Rachel Hawthorne Parent involvement is one of the strongest predictors of student success. When parents feel connected to their child’s school, students are more motivated, achieve higher, and build stronger confidence. For many teachers of multilingual learners, encouraging parent involvement can feel challenging. How can you explain what’s happening in the classroom or invite […]
Starting the School Year Strong: What We Do Know
Every August brings a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. This year, the headlines may feel even heavier—funding questions, shifting policies, and debates that too often put multilingual learners at the center without giving them a voice. But amid the uncertainty, there’s power in remembering what we do know. As educators, advocates, and administrators, we already […]
Looking Back, Moving Forward: How EduSkills Is Powering a New Era for ML Support
A New School Year, A Renewed Mission As educators step into a new school year, there’s a shared sense of urgency and opportunity. Multilingual learners are at the forefront of conversations in both policy and practice, and schools are looking for better tools, deeper insight, and stronger systems to support them. That’s been the EduSkills […]
Start Strong for MLs: Using Last Year’s Data to Guide This Year’s Success
You know those manila folders — the ones with each student’s name scribbled on the tab, filled with paperwork from kindergarten to now? The ones in the front office’s many filing cabinets for every grade level and every teacher? The cumulative (cum) folders, as we call them. For new students, those folders are thin, may […]
Beyond the Rope: Reimagining Reading Instruction Through a Multilingual Lens
By Laura McBride Reading reform is everywhere. And if you’re in the education space, chances are you’ve heard phrases like “structured literacy,” “phonics first,” or “back to the rope” more than once this summer. The momentum around the Science of Reading (SoR) has reshaped district priorities and instructional practices across the country. At its core, […]
Planning with Purpose: Supporting English Learners Amid Title III Uncertainty
As districts prepare for the upcoming school year, one reality is clear: the future of Title III funding, the only federal funding stream specifically dedicated to multilingual learners, is uncertain. While no long term changes have been enacted, the current response to this reality, in many systems, has been a kind of freeze —a pause […]
Your Roadmap is Ready: Using an Overlooked Resource to Differentiate with Confidence
by Rachel Hawthorne Have you ever wondered how to continue to differentiate EL instruction beyond the basics? Many times, after the use of visuals, multisensory methods, or TPR strategies, teachers find themselves out of ideas for how to further support their English Learners. But it doesn’t have to stop there. Depending on your state, there […]