Find out about a new research-based program from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in this video featuring program director Dr. Brett Miller.

Dr. Scarcella, Director of the Program in Academic English and ESL at the University of California, explains the importance of academic language for all students -- especially ELLs -- and offers strategies for developing this critical vocabulary.

Dr. Palacios discussses professional development for preschool programs that have new ELL populations, as well as the benefits of teacher mentoring.

Margarita Engle is an award-winning author and poet whose novels written in free verse have brought to life fascinating and often forgotten characters from history. Here, Margarita discusses her childhood memories of Cuba and quest for her heritage.