Education Week

The ‘Science of Reading’ and English-Language Learners: What the Research Says

As more states and districts are embracing the “science of reading,” some educators and advocates have raised the question: Will these methods work for English-language learners? The “science of ...
The Baltimore Sun

Maryland students see gains in English; math scores remain low, especially in Baltimore, per new testing

English proficiency in Maryland schools is rising, with aptitude among third graders at the highest rate in nine years, according to the latest batch of state standardized test results. Math scores ...

The 11 Countries Where English Is Spoken Better Than in Some English-Speaking Nations

Unsplash English has become the planet’s default second language, spoken in boardrooms from Amsterdam to Abuja and taught in ...
Education Week

U.S. English Learners’ Language-Proficiency Scores Still Below Pre-Pandemic Years

Virtual learning, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, continued to impact English learners’ English-language development in the 2021-22 school year, according to new national assessment data.
Des Moines Register

The majority of public schools in Des Moines see gains in reading and math proficiency

Several grades and schools in the Des Moines Public Schools continue to see improvements in English language arts (ELA) and math on the yearly Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress. In total, ...