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Tag: Prop. 58
April 16, 2018

Focusing on the language skills of English Learners key to boosting math scores

An Education Trust–West report highlights successful strategies some California districts implemented to improve English learners' performance in math.

Ashley Hopkinson
August 24, 2017

Voter initiative opens door to expansion of popular dual language immersion programs

The new law that governs language instruction in California is making way for districts to expand bilingual programs.

Ashley Hopkinson
August 21, 2017

Spanish-speaking teachers getting special training to meet California's demand for more bilingual teachers

As districts expand bilingual programs, they're ramping up training so teachers who speak Spanish can teach Common Core and standards for English learners.

Theresa Harrington
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
June 14, 2017

The multiple benefits of learning two languages

California has taken important steps to support dual language learners.

Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio
November 7, 2016

Almost nothing spent to oppose key California education initiatives

More than $75 million has been spent in an effort to get the three ballot measures passed.

Louis Freedberg And Ashley Hopkinson