English Learner Roadmap News Today

This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom presented the first pass on the 2024-25 state budget.

Many contributors credit the governor for sparing TK-12 and community colleges from cuts, at least for now; others urge different priorities.

Authors of a recent report also find the state's enrollment levels in dual-language immersion programs trails far behind several large states.

Authors of a recent report also find the state's enrollment levels in dual-language immersion programs trails far behind several large states.

Authors of a recent report also find the state's enrollment levels in dual-language immersion programs trails far behind several large states.

California enrolls a far lower percentage of English learners in bilingual education programs than other states, according to a report released in October from The Century Foundation.

The percentage of English learners in bilingual education programs in California is more than three times lower than in Wisconsin and more than two times lower than in Texas, Illinois and New Jersey.

The Woodland Joint Unified School District English learner program, including bilingual education, was highlighted as part of a statewide effort to support English learners.

Led by a principal who was an English learner, Frank Sparkes Elementary in Winton emphasizes reading and writing with an approach tailored to English learners.

Early childhood educators should support and celebrate the cultures, languages and circumstances of the children in their care.