Californians Together

February 19, 2021

California accountability data masks English learner progress, report says

California’s school accountability tool makes it too easy for districts to receive high scores for English learners’ progress, advocates say.

Zaidee Stavely And Betty Márquez Rosales

July 8, 2020

Helping English learners succeed should be a top priority for schools amid the pandemic

Professional development for teachers is key to closing opportunity gaps.

Anya Hurwitz

September 10, 2017

Bilingual education advocates celebrate first new policy for English language learners in 20 years

The State Board of Education adopted the first new language policy in 20 years — the English Learner Roadmap, an online resource for school districts that will help guide curriculum, instruction and standards for the 1.4 million English learners in the state’s public schools.

Ashley Hopkinson

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

July 11, 2016

Superintendents, advocacy groups at odds over revising LCAP

Changes would make the document better organized but not easier to track expenditures.

John Fensterwald

April 14, 2016

Advocacy groups urge state board to tighten LCAP requirements

Three reports cite a lack of transparency in local accountability plans.

John Fensterwald

February 1, 2016

New federal law puts spotlight on English learners

California has a plan and timetable to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act.

John Fensterwald

May 25, 2015

Report urges more attention to English learners in LCAPs

Researchers recommend more clarity, better state guidance and better metrics.

John Fensterwald

September 12, 2011

Bilingualism to be encouraged through "State Seal of Biliteracy"

Louis Freedberg