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February 9, 2026

Making Math Make Sense: Supporting English Learners in Elementary Mathematics

Language should build bridges, not barriers—especially in the mathematics classroom. When we think about English Learners (ELs) in our schools, […]

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January 9, 2026

Translanguaging Matters for Elementary English Learners

Why Translanguaging Matters for Elementary English Learners For too long, schools have treated bilingualism as a problem to solve rather […]

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December 16, 2025

Massachusetts Schools Navigate Growing Demand for Multilingual Education

A Turning Point for English Learners in the Commonwealth Massachusetts is experiencing a historic surge in multilingual learners, creating both […]

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November 10, 2025

English Learner Trends in Massachusetts Public Schools: Fall 2025 Update

As Massachusetts schools settle into the fall semester, English learners continue to represent one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing […]

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October 6, 2025

Post-Pandemic Academic Recovery Remains Elusive for All/Key Priorities for ELs for 2025-26

Post-Pandemic Recovery Remains Elusive The road to recovery from pandemic-related learning loss continues to be challenging. Only 13 Massachusetts districts […]

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September 8, 2025

English Learners in Massachusetts Schools: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in 2025-26

The Growing Population English learners represent the fastest-growing student demographic in Massachusetts, with current enrollment reaching over 90,000 students—approximately 9.5% […]

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August 11, 2025

When Fear Meets Learning: How Immigration Enforcement Impacts Massachusetts English Learners

The Intersection of Education and Immigration Massachusetts is home to over 90,000 English Language Learners, representing 9.5% of the state’s […]

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July 8, 2025

Dual Language Education Excellence/Building Teacher Capacity

Massachusetts is home to some truly innovative dual language programs that demonstrate what’s possible when schools embrace multilingualism as an […]

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July 1, 2025

Graduation Rate Concerns/Persistent Achievement Gaps

Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in high school graduation rates. From 2022 to 2023, the four-year high school […]

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June 24, 2025

A Growing and Vital Student Population

English Learners are the fastest growing student population in Massachusetts. While total student enrollment has dropped since 2000, the number […]

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