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Omar Chihane sees English as a bridge to mobility, connection, and opportunity in a globally connected world

The University of Qatar. Doha. Hebrew language courses will be introduced at Qatar University as part of an effort to expand academic offerings, announced Omar Alansari, president of the university.…

Now in its fourth year, the Education Scorecard (a collaboration between the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University, and faculty at Dartmouth College) provides a mixed picture…

In November, a carefully selected panel of experienced educators and educational experts will select instructional materials for California’s 2026 English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Follow-Up Adoption, largely the result of the…

Professional Development grant applications now open for 'activities that strengthen instruction for English Learners'

Daniel Ward sets Multilingual Learners at the center of efforts to improve reading scores Despite the administration’s arguments to the contrary, ensuring that multilingual learners (MLs) are central to the success of national literacy efforts may become…

Ratnesh Jha asks why graduates aren’t workforce ready and explains how to fix it Higher education has long been one of the clearest pathways to opportunity.…

Joint National Committee for Languages encourages eligible districts to apply now The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) recently announced that the FY26 World Language Advancement and Readiness Program Grants (WLARP) will range from…

Amelia Larson and Luis Valentino warn state and Local Education Agencies against throwing away this shot The Closure of OELA: A Historic Leadership Shift Across the United States, approximately five million K–12 students are identified as English…

Alexandra Güílamo suggests how dual language program leaders can best integrate science of reading legislation Arias, M. B. (2018). “Preface.” In M. B. Arias and M. Fee (Eds.), Profiles of Dual Language Education in the 21st Century, pp. xiii–xviii.…

Leigh Mingle and Conor P. Williams show how anti-DEI legislation supports the provision of specific education designed for multilingual learners “When a number of flute players are equal in their art, there is no reason why those of them who are better…

Spain’s Instituto Cervantes and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) have launched the Observatorio del Español para América Latina y el Caribe (OEALC) in Mexico City.…

At the recent inaugural National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) Summit, the closing panel—former secretary of education Miguel Cardona, Dr.…

Parthena Draggett provides a menu of actions to encourage participation and enthuse students Human communication is a vital tool that enhances our lives personally and professionally, leading to greater understanding of community and a d...

Spanish-language radio in Latino communities faces ongoing issues with misinformation, which is difficult to monitor.

Five-year, $40-Million Study Recommends New Supports for Older Readers A new report, entitled The False Divide: Why ‘Learn to Read, Read to Learn’ Fails Older Readers—and How to Fix It offers research-backed advice for supporting older r...

Omar Chihane explains why the future of skills demands that AI literacy and communication evolve together Across regions, sectors, and economies, the labor market is sending a remarkably consistent signal about the future of skills and l...

Nominations Open for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) 2026-27 Awards and Scholarship The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) is accepting nominations for its 2026-27 leadersh...

Barrie Olson moves us beyond linear literacy instruction For decades, reading instruction in the US has been the subject of debate while student scores have remained largely stagnant—and it’s time for a shift.