July 12, 2024
Urgent Call for Tailored Educational Strategies for LTELs
An alarming trend highlights the urgent need for tailored educational strategies and better support systems for experienced multilingual students. New data reveals long-term English learners (LTELs) in California are underperforming compared to their peers. Only 5.4% of LTELs meet English language arts standards, and just 2.1% meet math standards. Experts attribute this to inadequate support and challenging reclassification criteria.
?Join the Virtual ML Summit: Free Summer Learning with Top Experts!
?Looking for a way to boost your learning this summer for free? Tan Huynh, Dr. Katie Toppel, and Dr. Carol Salva have an exciting opportunity just for you! Learn from top-notch experts Jeff Zwiers, Michelle Gill, and Adrian Mendoza on July 20th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm est.
Unpacking Language Acquisition with Educator Tan Huynh
In this ML Chat Podcast episode, hosts Justin Hewett and Mandi Morris interview Tan Huynh, an experienced educator specializing in English language acquisition. They discuss his teaching methods, collaboration in classrooms, his new book with Beth Skelton, and the importance of content learning and language development for multilingual learners. Tan also shares personal stories as a Vietnamese refugee, strategies for teaching newcomers and experienced multilinguals, and emphasizes student collaboration and clear instruction.