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Wayne Township schools program creates a new path for immigrant teachers
Because U.S. education and licensing requirements are different from other countries, immigrants trained in certain industries such as health care and education have to get recertified to work in the U.S. That process, which can be lengthy, means highly educated immigrants are often overqualified for the jobs they are seeking.
What States Can Learn from Tennessee’s Fight Over Undocumented Students
Earlier this year, Tennessee legislators introduced three sets of bills that would require K-12 schools to verify students’ immigration status upon enrollment, charge tuition to undocumented students, and, in some cases, even deny these students enrollment. On April 21, the state’s efforts hit a snag after state House majority leader William Lamberth, a Republican, paused the passage of HB 793/SB 836. Lamberth said he wanted time to confirm with the U.S. Department of Education that such legislation would not jeopardize federal money for education in the state.
Create, Make, and Grow | Arts & Activities Series Nonfiction
The titles in these series focus on building something new, getting messy, and creating memories. Using age-appropriate instructions and references, many of this season’s series demonstrate creativity through STEM, artistic design with food, and upcycling materials. Other titles provide biographies of popular cartoon characters and mix comedy with the history of various holidays. These series offer readers a wide variety of crafts, cultural recipes, silly jokes, and tech-free activities to encourage connection and curiosity in the classroom or at home.
Wonder Wagons Allow Preschoolers to Explore Nature
These portable science labs allow young children to investigate the world around them, all year long.
How Schools Build Dual-Language Programs for Less Commonly Taught Languages
Researchers working with teachers and schools across the country spoke with Education Week about some of the unique challenges that arise in developing programs that feature less commonly taught languages such as Urdu, Hmong, and Vietnamese.
Fearing deportation, a beloved music teacher gives a final lesson
Jesús Rodríguez, worried about being detained, decided to leave the country before his humanitarian parole expired.
Who Will Support English Learners? Experts Warn of Crisis
The fate of federal support for English learners is in crisis as the national office dedicated to these 5.3 million students recently got decimated, researchers and educators say.
Immigration crackdowns mean an expanded role for schools and for educators like me
In many ways, the expectations for educators are in the realm of miracles. We are asked to teach students the skills and knowledge that will enable social mobility, absent the support of a just society. We have mostly accepted this challenge. The opportunities offered at high schools have expanded to include advanced and college-level classes, intensive academic and social-emotional support, and career training.
3 Ways to Help Students Build Attention Stamina
In education, we talk a lot about engagement, but focus is really the foundation. In my own high school classroom, I’ve learned that students aren’t being defiant or uncaring when they’re unfocused—they’re struggling to listen with purpose. They need tools that can help them focus better and improve their attention stamina.
How Translanguaging Works in a Dual Language Program
In kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms at Allen Jay Elementary School, students learn subjects like reading, math, and science in English, and in Urdu. The school, in High Point, N.C., offers dual-language immersion programs in Urdu and Spanish, reflecting the two most commonly spoken world languages in the local community.