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California Association for Bilingual Education
Literacy
March 8, 2024

English learner advocates in California oppose 'science of reading' bill

Two prominent organizations say the proposal would dismantle progress made to improve reading instruction for those students.

Zaidee Stavely
Commentary
January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's early education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2023-24 January budget proposal for early education.

EdSource staff
Bilingual Education
August 22, 2022

Frustration after bilingual education bill dies in State Assembly

The bill would have established a program to offer grants of up to $750,000 to expand or establish dual-language immersion programs.

Zaidee Stavely
English Learners
August 1, 2022

California could paint a clearer picture of English learner achievement if new bill passes

The bill would require the state to separate out test scores in English language arts, math and science for subgroups of English learners.

Zaidee Stavely
Bilingual Education
June 24, 2022

California to boost number of bilingual teachers in Asian languages

School districts struggle to hire bilingual teachers in all languages, but the shortage is more severe for teachers fluent in Asian languages.

Zaidee Stavely
Commentary
January 13, 2022

The right priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's 2022-23 early ed budget

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s May revision of the 2021-22 budget.

EdSource staff
Bilingual Education
November 6, 2020

How California teachers are making bilingual education work online

With most instruction now remote and with less class time, students don’t spend as much time exposed to their new language.

Zaidee Stavely
Distance Learning
August 28, 2020

Low-income parents turn to neighbors, family for help with distance learning

Parent leaders can be crucial for helping low-income families and those who do not speak English navigate distance learning.

Zaidee Stavely
Commentary
July 12, 2017

California must take steps to grow the bilingual teacher workforce

Teacher shortage limits districts' ability to expand bilingual offerings.

Vickie Ramos Harris and Shelly Spiegel-Coleman
Career Preparation
August 9, 2016

Dual language programs could get boost with initiative on November ballot

The measure would replace Proposition 227, which severely limits bilingual education.

Michael Janofsky