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Helping Kids See the Value in Building Math Skills
Studying the lives of mathematicians can help elementary students discover a positive math identity for themselves.
Denver Public Schools sues feds to stop immigration enforcement at schools, ‘sensitive locations’
Denver Public Schools is taking the Trump administration to court in an effort to keep immigration enforcement away from schools locally and across the country.
Utah explores emergency funding amid dramatic increase in English learners enrolled in schools
A new bill in Utah addressing rapid growth of ELL enrollment has the support of many, but some worry it may not serve schools that have historically needed help serving English learners
How Schools Can Expand Dual-Language Immersion Programs
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona championed multilingualism for all students, as well as improved programming for the nation’s English learners. One of the last major projects he oversaw in his tenure at the U.S. Department of Education was the office of English language acquisition’s dual-language immersion project: a publication of four playbooks with detailed guidance for educators on how to establish and sustain dual-language immersion programs.
Three States Are Transforming Their Labor Markets With English Language Learning
In a tight labor market where businesses struggle to find qualified workers, three states have discovered that investing in English language learning is unleashing untapped economic potential and building a more resilient workforce.
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Announces 2025 EJK Award Winners
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, in partnership with the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi, today announced the 2025 Ezra Jack Keats Award winners. The annual award is given to early career authors and illustrators for excellence in portraying the multicultural nature of the world.
4 Ideas for Connecting to Nature in Elementary Classrooms
Bringing nature into every subject not only is beneficial to student wellness and learning, but also can make curriculum more relatable and engaging.
Child care centers were off limits to immigration authorities. How that’s changed
Over the past few weeks, several early childhood and immigration advocacy organizations have mobilized to provide support and advice to child care providers and the immigrant families they serve.
Multilingual children have better executive function skills, study finds
Speaking more than one language may benefit children’s executive function — especially those with autism spectrum disorder, a recent analysis suggests.
A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do
Here's a look at what the Education Department does and doesn't do – and how much of it is protected by acts of Congress.
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