https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/bilingual-educators Bilingual Educators en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:40:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-failing-english-learners-with-disabilities/2026/07 An EdWeek Research Center survey found gaps in trained staff for dually identified students. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:40:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-failing-english-learners-with-disabilities/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-navigating-the-english-learner-teacher-shortage/2026/07 EdWeek Research Center survey data found schools continue to struggle staffing for English learners. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:57:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-navigating-the-english-learner-teacher-shortage/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-educators-say-english-learners-need-most/2026/04 Educators spoke of the need for more training in a national survey on English-learner instruction. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:49:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-educators-say-english-learners-need-most/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-serve-english-learners-today-in-charts/2026/04 New national survey data sheds light on where schools can improve English learners' instruction. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:43:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-serve-english-learners-today-in-charts/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 Advocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:07:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-bilingual-hispanic-teachers-make-a-big-difference-for-english-learners/2025/10 A new study found benefits from hiring teachers of color with language certifications. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:04:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-bilingual-hispanic-teachers-make-a-big-difference-for-english-learners/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-can-expand-dual-language-immersion-programs/2025/02 Bipartisan state and local demand for dual-language immersion programs continues to grow. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:06:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-can-expand-dual-language-immersion-programs/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-this-district-was-struggling-to-find-teachers-so-it-started-recruiting-abroad/2024/07 By recruiting international teachers, this Texas district was able to address some of the staffing needs in their growing district. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:52:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-this-district-was-struggling-to-find-teachers-so-it-started-recruiting-abroad/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 A majority of parents would prefer to enroll their children in bilingual education programs. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:04:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-parents-feel-about-bilingual-schools-and-english-only-programs/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 Helping bilingual paraprofessionals obtain bachelor's degrees and teaching credentials leads to more bilingual teachers, districts found. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:09:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-why-miguel-cardona-is-pushing-multilingual-education/2023/11 The education secretary outlines how the Education Department is investing in language learning. Will it work? Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:00:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-why-miguel-cardona-is-pushing-multilingual-education/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-challenge-of-growing-dual-language-programs-in-charts/2023/09 As the English learner population grows nationwide, researchers and education leaders are grappling with how best to serve these students. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:46:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-challenge-of-growing-dual-language-programs-in-charts/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/building-pathways-for-bilingual-teachers-ideas-from-3-states/2023/09 State and local leaders say flexibility, partnerships, and thinking outside the box are key to developing a bilingual teacher workforce. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:34:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/building-pathways-for-bilingual-teachers-ideas-from-3-states/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/recruiting-more-bilingual-teachers-the-challenges-and-solutions/2023/09 A new report highlights why more bilingual teachers are needed and how to build such a pipeline. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:38:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/recruiting-more-bilingual-teachers-the-challenges-and-solutions/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-recruit-and-retain-bilingual-teachers-and-men-of-color/2023/05 Mentoring and building personal relationships can be powerful tools for recruiting and retaining educators of color and bilingual teachers. Fri, 26 May 2023 19:46:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-recruit-and-retain-bilingual-teachers-and-men-of-color/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-invisible-burden-some-bilingual-teachers-face/2020/02 The extra work that many dual-language bilingual educators take on "too often goes unrecognized and is never remunerated," a new small-scale study concludes. Fri, 07 Feb 2020 20:30:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-invisible-burden-some-bilingual-teachers-face/2020/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-can-schools-cultivate-their-own/2019/03 A Washington-based think tank has released a guide to help school districts and states identify, develop, and hire bilingual educators in their own communities. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:15:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-can-schools-cultivate-their-own/2019/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ell-teachers-are-in-short-supply-some-lawmakers-want-to-fix-that/2018/09 Democrats in Congress are pushing legislation to help increase the skills and knowledge of teachers who work with English-learners, including how to identify and teach ELLs with disabilities and how to promote family and community engagement. Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:20:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ell-teachers-are-in-short-supply-some-lawmakers-want-to-fix-that/2018/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/few-aspiring-teachers-aim-to-work-with-english-learners-report-finds/2018/08 School districts have struggled for years to find qualified bilingual and ELL-trained teachers, especially in immigrant-rich communities. New data shows the problem may not be going away anytime soon. Fri, 10 Aug 2018 17:45:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/few-aspiring-teachers-aim-to-work-with-english-learners-report-finds/2018/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-solving-the-bilingual-teacher-shortage/2018/07 An alternative licensure program for bilingual teachers helps tackle the bilingual teacher shortage. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-solving-the-bilingual-teacher-shortage/2018/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-a-bilingual-educator-pipeline-gets-built/2018/07 To address a shortage of bilingual teachers, one district-university partnership collaborates to create a bilingual teacher pipeline. Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-a-bilingual-educator-pipeline-gets-built/2018/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-national-shortage-of-ell-teachers-has-caught-the-eye-of-congress/2018/01 Legislation proposed by congressional Democrats would create a grant program intended to help colleges of education and school districts partner on creating curricula for aspiring ELL teachers. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:20:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-national-shortage-of-ell-teachers-has-caught-the-eye-of-congress/2018/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-are-falling-short-for-many-english-learners/2017/03 In a National Academies report on the state of education for ELLs, one theme is consistent: public schools need more resources and research. Wed, 08 Mar 2017 01:54:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-are-falling-short-for-many-english-learners/2017/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/bilingual-school-staff-who-want-to-teach-face-bureaucratic-financial-barriers/2017/01 With the demand for bilingual educators on the rise, a new report explores the kinds of hurdles that make it difficult for multilingual classroom aides to make the transition to becoming teachers. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:50:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/bilingual-school-staff-who-want-to-teach-face-bureaucratic-financial-barriers/2017/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/policy-changes-could-solve-the-nations-bilingual-teacher-shortage-group-argues/2016/06 Unnecessary hurdles keep multilingual school aides from becoming fully-licensed teachers in classrooms where they're sorely needed to educate an ever-expanding English-language learner population. Thu, 02 Jun 2016 12:31:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/policy-changes-could-solve-the-nations-bilingual-teacher-shortage-group-argues/2016/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/need-for-bilingual-educators-moves-school-recruitment-abroad/2016/01 For big-city districts, Puerto Rico and Spain have becoming recruiting hot spots amid a shortage of teachers for dual-immersion and English-as-a-second-language programs. Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:38:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/need-for-bilingual-educators-moves-school-recruitment-abroad/2016/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/losing-bilingual-support-staff-can-affect-ell-students-parents/2015/12 Layoffs of bilingual secretaries in several Detroit schools come at a time when the U.S. Department of Education and other organizations have called for districts to redouble their efforts to connect with English-language learner parents. Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:24:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/losing-bilingual-support-staff-can-affect-ell-students-parents/2015/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/interest-in-bilingual-instruction-programs-growing-despite-scrutiny/2014/04 Latino parents are increasingly sending their children to bilingual schools in an attempt to retain the family's Spanish-language fluency. Opponents of bilingual education say students in these programs don't perform proficiently in state tests. Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:10:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/interest-in-bilingual-instruction-programs-growing-despite-scrutiny/2014/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/for-illinois-preschools-bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply/2012/09 A new study finds that Illinois' groundbreaking bilingual preschool mandate suffers from a major shortage of properly trained early childhood teachers. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:25:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/for-illinois-preschools-bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply/2012/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/bilingual-teachers-largely-unaffected-in-dallas-layoffs/2008/10 Dallas school superintendent Michael Hinojosa has protected almost all bilingual teachers from recent layoffs, according to the Dallas Morning News (via Colorin colorado). Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:05:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/bilingual-teachers-largely-unaffected-in-dallas-layoffs/2008/10