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Where language meets community: Inside Susan Vandenberg’s ESL classroom at Chester County OIC

When a young Pastor from Sri Lanka asked Susan Vandenberg for help learning English, she became a willing tutor. For ...
EdSurge

For English Learners to Thrive, Community and Culture are Necessary

After a professional development session for my teacher education program, I met with my supervisor to express a concern about a required program activity for my students. I told my supervisor the ...
International Rescue Committee

Fostering Community through English Language Learning: IRC in NY’s Youth ESOL Classes

The IRC in NY’s Youth Programs team has seen tremendous growth over the past year and is excited to introduce the Youth ESOL program as one of its newest programs! The Youth ESOL program offers free ...
WTVF

Spanish-English learning group builds close community over 7 years

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It can be hard to learn a new language, but one local group meets every week to make the process fun and exciting. Daniel Huerta Marquez, who moved to the States from Mexico, ...
Los Angeles Times

Want to learn English for free? Here are the resources you’ll need

Not speaking English is a figurative wall that obstructs millions of immigrants in California from taking full advantage of the opportunities in their new home. Although there are plenty of places ...
Education Week

What Educators Say English Learners Need Most

Other than increased funding or staffing, what’s one strategy that would help a district or school better serve English ...
Capital Public Radio

Now Is Time To Help Students Learning English As A Second Language, Experts Say

Luther Burbank High School senior Emili Carrillo is finding ways to learn English — but lately, school isn’t making that easy. The 17-year-old moved from Mexico nearly four years ago with her dad, and ...
Education Week

How Schools Can Involve English Learners’ Parents in Their Kids’ Learning

Getting parents and families actively engaged in a student’s academic performance and overall school experience can make a difference in a child’s life. But how do schools and districts best entice ...
EdSource

How California teachers are welcoming back English learners — with language and community

As students return to in-person classes, some California teachers are focused on giving English learners lots of time to talk and write about their feelings. In order to learn to speak, read and write ...
Daily Camera

Broomfield Library programs strive to improve English literacy in the community

The Broomfield Library’s English-language learning service helps residents and immigrants to the United States such as Yukiko Matsumoto and Ala Boudhraa, both of whom regularly attend library ...
Yahoo

Community engagement, English classes seen as helping North Dakota retain foreign-born workers

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buba Kanagi, right, global talent coordinator for the North Dakota Global Talent Office, speaks during the Global Talent Summit at ...