English Learners (ELs) are Best Served by Research on ELs, not Reading Wars
sealprogram2021-03-29T20:49:34-07:00March 29, 2021 English Learners (ELs) are Best Served by Research on ELs, not Reading Wars As various states, including California, Colorado and Tennessee, move new state reading and literacy policies forward, we at SEAL are noticing a trend that concerns us deeply. There is an overemphasis on a standardized, [...]
New America
sealprogram2021-03-29T19:03:56-07:00Teachers Lean on Each Other to Rise Above and Beyond During Pandemic to Support Dual Language Learners
EdSource
sealprogram2020-12-09T11:49:17-08:00Preschoolers learning English need to be identified, supported, says California’s master plan
San Jose Spotlight
sealprogram2020-11-02T11:48:48-08:00Funk: Literacy program at Oak Grove making difference for English learners
Building an Equitable System for DLLs in the California Master Plan for Early Learning and Care
sealprogram2021-02-12T09:38:19-08:00October 7, 2020 Building an Equitable System for DLLs in the California Master Plan for Early Learning and Care As the state copes with the profound shocks of COVID-19, civil rights uprisings, and the constant threat of environmental devastation, California must recapture the forward-looking optimism that was building before the pandemic. [...]
Remembering Ruby Takanishi
sealprogram2020-10-05T11:54:51-07:00Remembering Ruby Takanishi (1946 ─ 2020) It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our founding board member, and longtime dual-language learner advocate, Dr. Ruby Takanishi. The early education leader and research pioneer passed away peacefully earlier this month. [...]
Elevating Urgent Needs of Young Dual Language Learners and Their Families During COVID-19
sealprogram2020-09-25T17:31:08-07:00September 25, 2020 Elevating Urgent Needs of Young Dual Language Learners and Their Families During COVID-19 Everyone is feeling the impact of COVID-19 as the country grinds through yet another month of abnormalcy, with low-income and communities of color bearing the brunt the most. [...]