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The community schools’ model is one way of bridging the gap in high school graduation rates. This type of school allows partnerships to grow and thrive, says the article “Working with Community Organizations to Support ELL Students.” … Read More

In the last twenty years, the population of ELs has grown significantly throughout the country, says the Colorin Colorado website regarding facts about English learners (ELs). What those working with this unique population needs to know is that they are comprised of a variety of groups whose needs can sometimes vary quite a bit. … Read More

The Latest Research on Parent Involvement in Schools Whether it’s the latest research on parent involvement in schools or studies conducted years ago, the subject matter has to be one of the least controversial in American schools – parent involvement matters. Let’s take a look at the most recent research. In the areas of socio-emotional skills, math and literacy in … Read More

Language and Vocabulary Instruction in Two Languages The ever increasing number of children who come from homes where English is not the dominant language presents a challenge for educators in effectively teaching language and vocabulary instruction in two languages. Let’s hone in on reading for a moment. It’s been recognized that teaching students to read in a language that they’re … Read More

With approximately five million plus bilingual students in the public school system, it provides great opportunity to research this unique population. Here is a quick summary of five scholarly articles about English learners (ELs) along with their research and suggestions … Read More

Do Picture Books Foster Better Language Skills than Electronic Books? Technology has been around long enough for many experts to now be able to state, unequivocally, that picture books foster better language skills than electronic books. The white paper “The Power of Pictures” states that kids intuitively grasp the meaning of pictures long before they’re taught how to read actual … Read More

Based on tremendous research over the years, it’s clear that family involvement is the foundation for social and emotional skills. To ensure that kids struggling with these issues receive the proper school support is for parents to take the helm, says a journal article on social and emotional competence. The way for them to do this is by providing positive … Read More

In terms of disparities in childcare and early childhood programs, evidence shows that the majority of children from low-income households and/or English language learners (ELLs) are least likely to attend a preschool program or go to kindergarten. … Read More

Do Audio Books Help with Literacy Skills? Now that listening to books read out loud has become so popular, many people are wondering if audio books help with literacy skills. Let’s take a look at the information that’s out there. The article “How Audiobooks Can Help Kids Who Struggle with Reading” states that exposing children to the spoken word through … Read More

When organizing a support network for English Language Learners (ELLs), schools and districts connecting to community resources for parent engagement play an important role. With close to 1.3 million students dropping out of high school each year … Read More