Spanish. Arabic. Chinese. Vietnamese. Portuguese. Russian. Haitian Creole. These are among the many, many languages spoken at home by students who attend schools across the U.S.
For those who didn’t grow up knowing English, the American classroom presents both an opportunity and a challenge. When a teacher who is trained in bilingual education or in teaching English language learners is in charge, these students can flourish. But when special attention isn’t paid to their needs, they can fall behind.
Here, you’ll find a collection of EdSurge stories and essays about providing effective instruction to students while they are still acquiring English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills.