After years of a “test-prep” curriculum and failed attempts at educating English Language Learners (ELLs) with a transitional bilingual education model, the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) ...

Before the 1950s, prevailing research indicated that bilingualism created a disadvantage for children. Since then, many studies have found that not only were those concerns unfounded but that ...

Districts throughout the United States are starting dual language immersion programs at rapid rates. When these programs are started quickly, without a solid foundation or in-depth planning, problems ...

On Oct. 21-22, East Aurora Unit District 131 welcomed Dr. Sandra Mercuri as she visited district offices and several schools. Mercuri is a nationally-recognized educational consultant in second ...

An outside review of dual-language programming at two Summit School District elementary schools showcases strengths and areas for growth, according to a recent report presented during an April 25 ...

A University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study bilingualism in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) whose household ...

This article was written for our sponsor, Participate Learning. The first five years in a child's life are vital in building a solid foundation for strong development and learning. Since children ...

This article is part of the Education special section. Read more here. Dual language programs, according to Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, are the most effective ...

Teacher Gwendolyne Darony asked her third graders to recite four basic language skills. But instead of English, Darony asked in Spanish. "Escuchar. Hablar. Leer. Escribir," the students responded in ...