Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention.
You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021.
Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners.
In addition, look for our book on teaching ELLs, which was published in the Spring of 2018 and learn about our new book.
Here are this week’s choices:
I wrote something in response to that viral list some days ago…
Thanks to @ASCD!https://t.co/AC60tgJGjt
— Lorena Germán (@nenagerman) February 9, 2024
More than 5,700 newly arrived immigrant students have enrolled in Chicago Public Schools since the beginning of the school year, officials said Thursday @reemadamin @chalkbeatCHI https://t.co/KfALJo9wjx
— Becky Vevea (@beckyvevea) February 8, 2024
From Recomendo:
Untranslatable is an online dictionary of idioms and expressions contributed by native speakers all over the world. All entries are verified and insights are offered into the usage, context or significance. It’s fascinating to explore the entries and different cultural nuances.
5 Ways to Support Newcomers in Your Classroom is from The Internationals Network. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES TO HELP EDUCATORS TEACH ELL NEWCOMERS.
Lovely story from @MelanieAsmar on a day in the life of two newly arrived migrant students at Denver’s Escuela Valdez. The district’s bilingual schools are an “excellent place for these kids to land.” https://t.co/LkeTVBTaZm #edcolo
— Erica Meltzer (@meltzere) February 14, 2024
Bilingual students miss out on advanced classes and gifted education. This teacher fights for change. is from Chalkbeat.
This Tennessee ESL teacher ensures that her students learn the language — and feel the love is from Chalkbeat.
After more than a decade of enrollment decline, more than 5,700 newly arrived immigrant students have enrolled in Chicago Public Schools since the beginning of the school year. Learn more from Chalkbeat. https://t.co/5qT4A2m3jD
— UChicago Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) (@ChicagoUTEP) February 15, 2024
“Sacramento County is becoming a global example of ways to implement a bilingual policy.”
Education officials from Taiwan visited @sac_coe to learn how to implement new policies that represent the country’s language goals.
More from @kcranews: https://t.co/VVTpRX0V6J
— Californians Together (@CalTog) February 15, 2024
📣 I’m excited to share a new @RiceKinderInst research brief series on newcomer students and schools in @HoustonISD. The 5 briefs explore newcomer school choice, high school choice, & student outcomes.https://t.co/o3No4V9zzT
— Brian Holzman, Ph.D. (@brianholzman) January 23, 2024
Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021. Also, check out ESL Web Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
