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Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

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When teens take the mic Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time low. students read for fun almost every day–down from 31 percent in 1984. In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that just 28 percent of children aged 8 to 18 said they enjoyed reading in their free time in 2023.

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5 ways our students benefit from our online literacy platform

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In most cases, students had learned conversational English but had never really engaged with the alphabet. This wasnt just an English Learner issue, but it was one that required a separate focus. While many students are proficient in other languages, these languages may not share the same alphabet or sounds as English.

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5 practical ways to support English learners in the classroom

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For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. Schools are challenged by the growing number of English learners in their classrooms, with some districts having as many as 100 different native languages spoken by their students. Utilize peers.

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Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. Because ELs come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, their English language skills may vary widely.

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Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

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BOSTON (March 31, 2025) In recent months, almost 2,000 schools and districts have purchased or renewed licenses for Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English) from Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand. Prince William County Schools serves more than 20,000 English learners who speak 140 languages.

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For English Learners to Thrive, Community and Culture are Necessary

Edsurge

Most of my students immigrated to the United States within the last year, and all of them were English learners, thus making it difficult for them to complete the activity. Unfortunately, the sentiment within my supervisor’s response is not unique to the curricula design for English learners.

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Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners

eSchool News

This support means they can learn and improve as they write, without waiting for me to read through every draft. Example : For Nours petition, I encouraged him to add personal reflections on the cultural and spiritual significance of the Ganges River, which made his work more authentic and relatable.

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