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Experts share how moving beyond phonics, utilizing oral language, and collaboration between EL and early literacy specialists is key.

The Coalition for a Multilingual RI wants students to be able to keep their native language while learning English.

The Coalition for a Multilingual RI wants students to be able to keep their native language while learning English.

“In most of the world, kids are learning two or more languages naturally in their process of education,” a parent said.

Newark district schools are facing a “staggering” surge of new students, largely Spanish speakers — even as the New Jersey district faces a shortage of multilingual and special needs teachers. The Newark Board of Education reported late last month there was a 78% increase in multilingual students for the 2023-24 academic year compared to the […]

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Multilingual learners face multiple challenges and often work full time to help support their families.

There are nearly 1,700 RPS students receiving English-Language services as of 2023. That’s just under 10% of the entire student population.

School officials laid out an additional $15 million more for the FY24 budget

The Western Michigan University Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies made significant headway in the development of their program with a $2.96 million grant awarded by the National Professional