Place Based Education
english language learners
Competency-Based Education
Next Generation Learning Models for ELL Students
Next Generation Learning Models for English Language Learners: Promising Practices and Considerations for Teaching and Learning highlights the promising practices and trends in personalized learning and competency-based education for ELL students.
Early Learning
Why the Baby Brain Can Learn Two Languages at the Same Time
By: Naja Ferjan Ramirez. Any adult who has attempted to learn a foreign language can attest to how difficult it can be. Here, we look at why babies are better able to learn two languages.
Personalized Learning
What’s Next In Language Learning?
With the world globalizing and changing at an unprecedented rate, it is important for us to be considering how we can give students global and cultural competencies. Language learning can be a great, accessible way to provide those skills.
EdTech
How Apps Are Helping ELL Parents Learn Alongside Their Student
By: Stephen Noonoo. Sweetwater Union High School District has increasingly turned to digital tools for its adult education students, providing convenience as well as a chance for fun family time during language study.
Equity & Access
3 Visions of Truly Inclusive Education
By: Jennifer D. Goldman, Karyn Lewis and Dr. Genevra Walters. In this post, we look at three educators' creative solutions that are making “readiness for all” a reality in their classrooms and libraries.
Equity & Access
Infographic | Math Success for English Language Learners
By: Heera Kang. Math skills are the top predictor for student success. With language-heavy instructional methods commonplace, how can English Language Learners (ELLs) have the same access to these essential skills?
Project-Based Learning
The Scoop on Deeper Learning and Mathematics: English Language Learner Edition
By. Kelsey Skaggs. Educators continue to search for innovative ways to provide empowering learning environments for English language learners, especially when it comes to math. Here are some visual learning techniques that can help with the challenge.
EdTech
Innov8: Farewell #EdTech10, Hello #Innov8
We're excited to announce a shift in our weekly news coverage from EdTech10 to Innov8. Check out our new weekly blast focusing on all education news that falls under the umbrella of innovations in teaching and learning.
EdTech
Middle Grade Math: Comprehensive and Open
When it comes to open content in the math classroom, it can be challenging for teachers to piece together the resources they need to best support their students. Open Up Resources is hoping to change that.
EdTech
Open Up: High Quality Standards-Aligned Math Curriculum
The newly launched nonprofit Open Up Resources offers openly licensed, standards-aligned educational resources that are accessible to all students, regardless of first language or special needs.