https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/dual-language-instruction Dual-Language Instruction en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-can-better-support-older-english-learners/2026/09 Strategies exist to help students who carry the English-learner label beyond elementary school. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-can-better-support-older-english-learners/2026/09 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/teaching-learning/how-one-districts-dual-language-program-helped-to-desegregate-schools/2025/12 A study about dual-language programs shows how they can increase equity and accessibility for all students. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:16:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-one-districts-dual-language-program-helped-to-desegregate-schools/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/latino-families-show-high-demand-for-bilingual-education-poll-finds/2025/11 Families in California were polled as to their interest in bilingual education programs. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:03:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/latino-families-show-high-demand-for-bilingual-education-poll-finds/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-supporting-english-learners/2025/11 Test your knowledge of how well schools and teachers are supporting English learners. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:21:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-supporting-english-learners/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-one-district-approaches-the-science-of-reading-with-english-learners/2025/10 Leaders shared three guiding principles in a recent Education Week virtual event. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:29:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-one-district-approaches-the-science-of-reading-with-english-learners/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/dual-language-programs-are-hobbled-by-a-catch-22/2025/10 Experts discuss the challenges facing dual-language programs and how they can serve all students. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:15:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/dual-language-programs-are-hobbled-by-a-catch-22/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/supporting-english-learners-in-todays-classrooms-pathways-to-success Join this free virtual event to get insights, strategies, and solutions to ensure equity and opportunity for English Learners. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/supporting-english-learners-in-todays-classrooms-pathways-to-success https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-professional-development-bolstered-a-dual-language-program/2025/10 A Texas program offers lessons on the preparation classroom educators need to promote language development. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:14:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-professional-development-bolstered-a-dual-language-program/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/who-are-dual-language-immersion-programs-really-for/2025/09 The answer is all students, but English learners face accessibility barriers. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/who-are-dual-language-immersion-programs-really-for/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-educators-are-boosting-outcomes-for-english-learners-amid-challenges Explore how schools and states are trying to support English learners with programs, literacy strategies, and teacher training. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-educators-are-boosting-outcomes-for-english-learners-amid-challenges https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-the-science-of-reading-can-support-english-learners/2025/09 English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-the-science-of-reading-can-support-english-learners/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-push-for-english-only-services-worries-educators-advocates/2025/07 New U.S. Department of Justice memo outlines how federal agencies will implement English as the national language. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:27:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-push-for-english-only-services-worries-educators-advocates/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/encouraging-mental-flexibility-can-help-boost-english-learners-math-skills/2025/06 A New York City math and science teacher works to leverage his English-learners' strengths. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:29:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/encouraging-mental-flexibility-can-help-boost-english-learners-math-skills/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/does-speaking-two-languages-hurt-students-experts-say-no/2025/05 Experts share insights on what research says about the effect of learning more than one language at once. Fri, 30 May 2025 19:34:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/does-speaking-two-languages-hurt-students-experts-say-no/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/inside-the-rare-and-rewarding-work-of-teaching-the-hmong-language/2025/05 Teachers in less commonly taught languages such as Hmong face unique challenges and opportunities in dual-language classrooms. Thu, 29 May 2025 17:26:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/inside-the-rare-and-rewarding-work-of-teaching-the-hmong-language/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-build-dual-language-programs-for-less-commonly-taught-languages/2025/04 Researchers highlight some of the unique solutions to challenges faced when teaching in less commonly taught languages. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:39:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-build-dual-language-programs-for-less-commonly-taught-languages/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-translanguaging-works-in-a-dual-language-program/2025/04 Students in a N.C. dual-language program learn core subjects in both English and Urdu, preserving heritage and boosting bilingual skills. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:39:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-translanguaging-works-in-a-dual-language-program/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-has-made-english-the-official-language-what-that-means-for-schools/2025/03 Experts spoke with Education Week about the potential challenges and opportunities an official U.S. language creates. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:20:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-has-made-english-the-official-language-what-that-means-for-schools/2025/03 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/teaching-learning/whats-ahead-for-the-5-3-million-english-learners-in-our-schools/2024/12 If English learners do well, the whole nation will, says the outgoing director of the federal office of English language acquisition. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:04:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/whats-ahead-for-the-5-3-million-english-learners-in-our-schools/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/amid-political-attacks-on-ohio-immigrants-how-schools-can-support-newcomers/2024/09 Former President Trump's anti-immigrant rumors shed light on how an Ohio town's schools have helped newcomers. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:21:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/amid-political-attacks-on-ohio-immigrants-how-schools-can-support-newcomers/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/experts-top-policy-priorities-for-english-learner-education/2024/04 A new outline of national priorities from parents, researchers, and policymakers. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:51:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/experts-top-policy-priorities-for-english-learner-education/2024/04 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/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/teaching-learning/the-equity-question-of-dual-language-programs/2023/05 While interest in dual language programs is growing, questions remain over how to ensure English learners get first pick at seats. Fri, 19 May 2023 19:46:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-equity-question-of-dual-language-programs/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-shows-off-dual-language-school-to-international-education-leaders/2023/04 U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Escuela Key Elementary School in Arlington, Va., to promote multilingual learning. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:06:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/secretary-cardona-shows-off-dual-language-school-to-international-education-leaders/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-dual-immersion-program-thats-unique-and-seeing-academic-returns/2023/03 After launching in 2018, the program in Fresno, Calif., is already showing social-emotional and academic benefits. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:43:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-dual-immersion-program-thats-unique-and-seeing-academic-returns/2023/03