English learners
Coverage of English learners in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: The Science of Reading and Teaching English Learners to Read Are Not Incompatible
The science of reading is a series of facts about how children learn to read, but it is not an implementable model itself. Critics have raised concerns that focusing too heavily on this science might disadvantage English learners by neglecting support for their home languages. A report from Joanna Yip suggests improving literacy by centering multilingual learners' needs and helping students bridge knowledge between their first language and English.
- Opinion: From Tutoring to Translation Help, Crowdfunding Shows Ways Teachers Use AI
Thousands of teachers are using crowdfunding to acquire AI tools that support underserved students, such as translation devices and personalized tutoring. Requests for AI-related educational tools have surged over 200% since 2022–23, with 86% of projects targeting students with disabilities or English learners.
- CPS eighth graders will take a new, longer high school admissions test
Chicago Public Schools will replace the High School Admissions Test (HSAT) with the longer PreACT 9 Secure for eighth graders starting this fall. The new test includes reading and science sections, is only offered in English, and lasts 2.5 hours. A bilingual teacher criticized the test's increased length and lack of non-English options.