Using Data to Support Multilingual Learners
Data – The Elephant in the Room In my second year of teaching, amidst a huge shift in the population of our school district’s multilingual students because of an influx of newcomer students, when I felt like I was struggling to keep my head above water to support these new and amazing students every day, […]
Best Practices for Supporting Newcomer Students in K-12 Schools
by J. Taylor Tribble, PhD. As the newcomer student population in U.S. public schools continues to grow, it is essential that educators implement tailored strategies to support students’ linguistic and academic progress. Drawing insights from a recent “Empowering Newcomer Multilingual Learners” Expert Panel Webinar (WATCH HERE) and the Cultural Connections Lab Podcast featuring Alejandra Vasquez […]
Practical Strategies to Support Academic Growth for Multilingual Learners
by Laura McBride As a former English Learner (EL) teacher for over 15 years, I often heard a familiar concern from classroom and content teachers: How do we keep multilingual learners engaged during instruction? At first, I scratched my head—my students were usually engaged in my pull-out language development groups. But then it hit me: […]
EduSkills Empowering Newcomer Multilingual Learners Expert Panel Webinar Recording
In this interactive and insightful webinar recording hosted by EduSkills, a leading provider in educational technology to simplify compliance and support educators of ML, a panel of experienced newcomer educators and experts discussed innovative strategies and best practices for supporting newcomer multilingual learners. Our distinguished panelists include Louise El Yaafouri, Principal Consultant and Author of […]
Higher Education TESOL Educator Interview
Please introduce yourself. I am Dr. Ching-Ching Lin, a proud Taiwanese native. Currently, I teach TESOL and bilingual education at Adelphi University. I worked with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations across diverse grade levels and educational settings for more than 20 years. What motivates you as a TESOL educator? What has continued to inspire and motivate me, anchoring me to my […]
Unpacking the Western Heights’ Success: Engaging Multilingual Learners and Families
Introduction Western Heights Public Schools (WHPS) achieved incredible success in engaging multilingual learners (MLs) and their families with the support of EduSkills’ comprehensive ML support services. This white paper outlines the strategies and practices that contributed to this success, providing a comprehensive case study for other districts seeking to improve their engagement and outcomes for […]
Artificial Intelligence to Support Multilingual Learners: Hype or Solutions?
Republished from NAELPA Fall 2024 Newsletter The recent wave of new-to-the U.S. is notable for the sheer number of students entering schools in a short time, reminiscent of the 2008-2009 influx. This increase, in addition to complex political and ideological challenges, has stretched capacities and necessitated the use of translation and interpretation tools to expedite […]
EduSkills 2024 Back to School Conference Recap
The EduSkills Back to School Conference, held on July 25th, 2024, was a resounding success, bringing together educators, administrators, and experts in the field of multilingual education. The event was highlighted by a keynote presentation from Michael Rodríguez, the Executive Director of Dual Language New Mexico. His session, titled “Dual Language Essentials and Beyond,” provided […]
Welcome, Multilingual and Newcomer Students!
It is important for schools to identify ways to support all students, and the time may come that you are searching for guidance when a student arrives who doesn’t speak the main language(s) used in your school. Multilingual and newcomer students and their families will need additional care to ensure that students receive the appropriate […]
Supporting ELLs Who Lack an Active Guardian
by Sarah Elia According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there were 13,513 encounters of unaccompanied minors in December 2023 and 8,571 in January 2024. As unaccompanied minors continue to enter the United States, it is important to recognize that many of them ultimately have a guardian who has little to no involvement in their […]