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Native Language Assessments for K-12 English Learners: Policy Considerations and State Practices
As of spring 2020, 31 states plus the District of Columbia offered native language assessments for K-12 English Learners. But uneven use and limited research leave policy gaps.
COVID-19 Spotlights the Inequities Facing English Learner Students, as Nonprofit Organizations Seek to Mitigate Challenges
The transition to remote learning for school districts across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for most families, but especially those with English Learner (EL) and immigrant students. This commentary outlines how the pandemic has brought new focus to well-known equity gaps and spotlights ways in which nonprofit organizations can be important partners in mitigating the effects of school closures and anticipated spending cuts.
European Cities on the Front Line: New and emerging governance models for migrant inclusion
Drawing on case studies from nine European cities, this report examines new local governance models for migrant inclusion and the challenges cities face in sustaining them.
Expert Podcast: Understanding How English Learners Count in ESSA Reporting
Which English learners count in ESSA reporting—and why do those definitions matter for school accountability?
Which English Learners Count When? Understanding State EL Subgroup Definitions in ESSA Reporting
Variations in how states define the English Learner subgroup under ESSA make cross-state comparisons difficult and can obscure school performance for this group.
An Uneven Landscape: The Differing State Approaches to English Learner Policies under ESSA
Experts share how states have approached Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) implementation, and areas where the law and state efforts to support English Learners can be improved.
An Uneven Welcome: Latin American and Caribbean Responses to Venezuelan and Nicaraguan Migration
Latin American and Caribbean countries opened borders to Venezuelan and Nicaraguan forced migrants but are tightening entry rules, risking a shift to irregular migration.
Bienvenidas asimétricas: Respuestas de América Latina y el Caribe a la migración venezolana y nicaragüense
América Latina y el Caribe respondieron creativamente a flujos de venezolanos y nicaragüenses, pero la bienvenida se torna asimétrica ante crecientes barreras de integración.
The Patchy Landscape of State English Learner Policies under ESSA
MPI's analysis of all 52 state ESSA plans in 2020 finds a fractured, uneven landscape of English Learner policies that leaves critical accountability gaps unaddressed.
Legal Protections for K-12 English Learner and Immigrant-Background Students
Federal rules rooted in Plyler v. Doe and federal law protect the educational rights of English Learners and immigrant-background K-12 students across the United States, as this brief articulates.
