How students at Kidder Elementary in Brunswick are learning American Sign Language to better communicate

The second graders began learning American Sign Language after attending an assembly where they learned some students in ...

Fitchburg schools looking at dual language program to help multilingual students

Fitchburg Public Schools is looking at launching a dual language program in order to better assist English Language Learners ...
Government Technology

Rochester Instructor Creates AI Learning Tool for Deaf Students

Grammar Laboratory, a new tool developed by an ASL instructor at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, uses the live feedback capabilities of AI to personalize ...
The Conversation

Some students learning English can take at least 6 years to catch up to their peers. How can we support them better?

Lucy Lu is the Senior Manager, Analytics and Strategic Projects in the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO). AERO is jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
Education Week

Does Speaking Two Languages Hurt Students? Experts Say No

President Donald Trump’s federal budget proposal, announced in early May, calls for the elimination of nearly $900 million in Title III federal funding used by states and districts to support the ...
The New York Times

N.Y.C. Schools Are Failing to Help Students Learn English, Audit Says

The enrollment of students learning English as a new language has soared in recent years. But a report found “systemic breakdowns” in their education. By Troy Closson New York City’s public education ...
The Conversation

Bringing art into classrooms can benefit students who are learning to speak English

Chenkai Chi receives funding from SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship and Ontario Graduate Scholarship. Mehdia Hassan receives funding from the Ontario Graduate Scholarship. Pauline Sameshima has received ...
The Daily Northwestern

ASG passes legislation on Indigenous language learning, Books for ’Cats update, access to student athletic tickets for graduate students

Associated Student Government passed three pieces of legislation at its Wednesday meeting, asking Northwestern to offer ...

Panama City Trilingual School students take cultural learning to the stage

Students at Panama City Trilingual School performed at the school’s annual international festival, showcasing cultural dances and traditions for their families.