https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/long-term-english-learners Long-Term English Learners 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/supporting-english-learners-practical-solutions-for-todays-schools How districts are navigating older English learners, AI tools, and early screening to build practical paths to success. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/supporting-english-learners-practical-solutions-for-todays-schools https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-state-reclassification-rules-impact-long-term-english-learners/2026/07 Research shows how the reclassification of older English learners in Texas carries varied outcomes. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:07:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-state-reclassification-rules-impact-long-term-english-learners/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-this-is-the-most-effective-teaching-strategy-ive-seen-in-23-years/2025/07 An initiative to help students advance did just that by every measure captured. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:18:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-this-is-the-most-effective-teaching-strategy-ive-seen-in-23-years/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-new-research-shows-about-the-academic-success-of-former-english-learners/2024/11 A new study offers a more nuanced look at English learners' academic performance in high school by disaggregating data. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-new-research-shows-about-the-academic-success-of-former-english-learners/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-help-long-term-english-learners-progress/2023/05 Start by ditching the erroneous label and referring to the students as "experienced multilinguals" and then adjust their supports. Tue, 16 May 2023 11:17:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-help-long-term-english-learners-progress/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-prevention-is-the-best-way-to-support-long-term-english-learner-students/2020/01 Four educators provide recommendations on how to support Long-Term English-Learners, including providing more support to them earlier and identifying whether they have other special needs earlier, too! Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:49:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-prevention-is-the-best-way-to-support-long-term-english-learner-students/2020/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-make-it-clear-to-long-term-english-learners-that-their-voices-matter/2020/01 Six educators share advice on how to support Long-Term English-Language Learners, including emphasizing vocabulary development and academic language. Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:06:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-make-it-clear-to-long-term-english-learners-that-their-voices-matter/2020/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-ways-to-support-long-term-english-language-learners/2020/01 Eight educators offer their recommendations about how schools and their teachers can best support Long-Term English Language Learners, such as keeping expectations high for students. Sat, 18 Jan 2020 01:09:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-ways-to-support-long-term-english-language-learners/2020/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/itinerant-english-learners-pose-challenges-for-school-systems/2019/05 A new study that sought to examine learning conditions across the country for long-term English-learners found that 1 in 5 of the students are highly mobile, and may not have access to consistent language support as a result. Thu, 23 May 2019 20:57:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/itinerant-english-learners-pose-challenges-for-school-systems/2019/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ells-who-master-english-early-more-likely-to-graduate-on-time-study-finds/2016/12 An Arizona-based WestEd study found that long-term English-language learners struggled to graduate within four years of entering 9th grade. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 20:20:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ells-who-master-english-early-more-likely-to-graduate-on-time-study-finds/2016/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/essa-ed-dept-releases-english-language-learner-guidance/2016/09 States and districts that get federal funding to support English-learners can use that money to help track long-term ELLs and ELLs with learning disabilities, as well as to help figure out how former ELLs are progressing, according to guidance released Friday. Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:14:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/essa-ed-dept-releases-english-language-learner-guidance/2016/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/for-stalled-ell-students-graduation-is-often-an-elusive-goal/2016/05 Long-term English-learners—those who are not considered proficient for five or more years—are at a great risk of dropping out of school. What can schools do to keep these students on track to graduate? Wed, 11 May 2016 16:11:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/for-stalled-ell-students-graduation-is-often-an-elusive-goal/2016/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/leaders-to-learn-from-honoree-relates-to-struggle-that-long-term-ells-face/2016/02 "I have a real connection, not only with the immigrant journey, but the English language journey," says Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Michael Matsuda. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:15:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/leaders-to-learn-from-honoree-relates-to-struggle-that-long-term-ells-face/2016/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2016/california-leader-puts-spotlights-on-long-term-english-learners Michael Matsuda, superintendent in the Anaheim Union High School District, has spearheaded new efforts to support English-learners who struggle for years to achieve proficiency in the language. He is recognized as a 2016 Leader To Learn From. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:23:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2016/california-leader-puts-spotlights-on-long-term-english-learners https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/california-puts-more-attention-on-long-term-english-language-learners/2014/12 Many students struggle to learn English because schools fail to monitor their progress, adequately train teachers or provide appropriate curriculum. Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/california-puts-more-attention-on-long-term-english-language-learners/2014/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/california-governor-approves-long-term-ell-bill/2012/09 The measure, approved by Gov. Jerry Brown, will make California the first state in the nation to reveal the extent to which long-term English-learners get stalled in their progress toward in fluency. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:00:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/california-governor-approves-long-term-ell-bill/2012/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/calif-advocacy-group-for-ells-wins-national-recognition/2012/09 Californians Together garners national recognition for its work on the biliteracy seal and long-term English-learners. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:40:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/calif-advocacy-group-for-ells-wins-national-recognition/2012/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/calif-poised-to-spotlight-ells-stalled-in-schools/2012/09 A bill on Gov. Jerry Brown's desk would make California the first state to break out data on long-term English-learners. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:33:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/calif-poised-to-spotlight-ells-stalled-in-schools/2012/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/long-term-ells-poised-for-more-attention-in-california/2012/08 Under legislation awaiting action from Gov. Jerry Brown, the state education agency would have to break out data for English-learners who have not reached proficiency after six years in U.S. schools. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:15:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/long-term-ells-poised-for-more-attention-in-california/2012/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-response-helping-long-term-ells-evaluating-ell-teachers-fairly/2012/05 This week, I'm doing something a little different and offering responses to two, instead of one, "questions of the week." They both relate to English Language Learners. The first one relates to long-term ELL's and the second is on how ELL teachers can be evaluated fairly. Wed, 16 May 2012 03:21:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-response-helping-long-term-ells-evaluating-ell-teachers-fairly/2012/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-do-we-help-long-term-ells-how-does-having-ells-affect-a-teachers-evaluation/2012/05 I'm doing something a little different today and offering two, instead of one, "questions of the week." They both relate to English Language Learners: Thu, 10 May 2012 02:10:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-do-we-help-long-term-ells-how-does-having-ells-affect-a-teachers-evaluation/2012/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/long-term-ells-more-likely-to-drop-out-study-finds/2011/12 Research builds on earlier studies that show large gaps between ELLs and non-ELLs Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:33:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/long-term-ells-more-likely-to-drop-out-study-finds/2011/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/how-schools-fail-long-term-english-language-learners/2011/02 Over at Language on the Move, blogger Ingrid Piller writes about how educators often overlook the need of long-term English-language learners for reading and writing support. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:59:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/how-schools-fail-long-term-english-language-learners/2011/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/study-finds-ell-students-languishing-in-calif-schools/2010/06 Even after six years, many students fail to achieve proficiency in English, a study finds. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:51:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/study-finds-ell-students-languishing-in-calif-schools/2010/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/report-finds-long-term-ells-languishing-in-calif-schools/2010/05 After six years in the U.S., secondary-level English-language learners still lack English proficiency, according to a new report. Thu, 27 May 2010 18:41:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/report-finds-long-term-ells-languishing-in-calif-schools/2010/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-long-term-ells-know-where-they-stand/2010/05 A lot of long-term English-language learners aren't aware they are identified as an ELL, according to a report released by Californians Together. Thu, 27 May 2010 16:20:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-long-term-ells-know-where-they-stand/2010/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/long-term-ells/2009/11 Among students in Los Angeles classified as English-language learners, 29 percent are not reclassified as fluent in English by the 8th grade, according to a study. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:01:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/long-term-ells/2009/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-some-students-in-l-a-once-an-ell-always-an-ell/2009/10 Among students in Los Angeles Unified School District who are classified as English-language learners, 29 percent are not reclassified as fluent in English by the 8th grade. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:10:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/for-some-students-in-l-a-once-an-ell-always-an-ell/2009/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/free-chat-today-on-long-term-english-language-learners/2009/09 Kate Menken, an assistant professor of linguistics at City University of New York, will be a guest today for a chat at EdWeek about educating English-language learners. The chat will begin at 2 p.m., Eastern time, and will last for one hour. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:50:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/free-chat-today-on-long-term-english-language-learners/2009/09