For the nation’s 5.3 million English Learner (EL) students, standardized assessments in subjects such as reading/language arts, mathematics, and science present a persistent challenge.

Nationally, in school year (SY) 2021–22 over 350,000 students enrolled in rural locales were English learners (ELs). These students bring unique cultural, educational, and linguistic experiences that enrich their communities.

New California reporting requirements drawing attention to outcomes for Long-Term English Learners (LTELs) opens a window of opportunity for changes to better support these students.

Translation technology has become ubiquitous in multilingual classrooms without evidence-based implementation guidance.

This Focus Bulletin describes how WIDA approaches the design and development of language proficiency tests for kindergarten multilingual learners.

This fact sheet provides information about high school graduation rates for English learners (ELs) and all students in all state educational agencies (SEAs) except Puerto Rico. When interpreting these data, it is important to note that ELs are included in the “all students” category.

Part one of this four-part infographic series introduces Recommendation 1 from the What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guide, Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary

This fact sheet provides information about language instruction educational programs (LIEPs) supported by Title III funds for English learners (ELs) that can be categorized as Dual Language Programs (DLP).

Students with disabilities (SWDs) and English learners (ELs) represent diverse populations with varied academic needs. This analysis focuses primarily on teachers who are certified or endorsed to work with these student populations.

Most reporting on the educational attainment of English Learners (ELs) focuses on standardized test performance. However, other indicators—including students’ course grades and behaviors—are more predictive of high school graduation and college outcomes among non-English Learners.