English as a Second Language

Latest Feature Articles


U.S. Bilingual Education Controversy Continues
The release of a report by the Texas Public Policy Foundation declaring bilingual education to be a failed policy is causing educators to question the practice again.
Understanding ESL Students' Language Development
ESL students may sound fluent when speaking with friends and teachers, but they need to work toward academic language fluency to succeed in school and beyond.
Scaffolding ESL Students' Reading Comprehension
Teach ESL students of all ages how to increase their ability to read for meaning by providing support and accommodations as they improve their English language skills.