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How to find language learning opportunities for students

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There has been a steady decline in language learning in schools. According to the Pew Research Center , only one in five K-12 students in the United States now learns another language, and just 10 states and the District of Columbia make world language learning a requirement for graduating from high school.

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VHS Learning Partners with Continental Han Feng Network Technology to Develop Chinese Language Program

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Nonprofit VHS Learning is partnering with Continental Han Feng Network Technology (CHF) to develop a full Chinese language high school program. Chinese 1 through APĀ® Chinese Language and Culture courses will be added to the more than 250 online courses currently offered by VHS Learning.

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How Monolingual Teachers Can Support English Language Acquisition for Multilingual Learners

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She wanted me to know that although she could not yet speak English, she felt confident as a learner in her first language. Research shows that students who are classified as English language learners may be perceived by teachers as less capable than their non-ELL peers. schools for less than two years.

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3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools

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A recent report found that this wanes somewhat throughout middle school, and, by the time students reach high school, many schools subscribe to the belief that the need for school-to-home communication diminishes. Data shows many students have untapped talents in high-demand fields–but lack exposure.

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Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall

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Structured, spoken language practice is at the heart of addressing these needs. Literacy instruction must be at the heart of every teachers training–whether they teach kindergarten or high school–and ongoing professional development should ensure that teachers have the support they need to continuously improve.

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4 ways to use SEL to prepare students for life beyond high school

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Preparing students for life beyond high school can mean many things. I serve as principal of the 540-student Business Technology Early College High School ( BTECH ) in Queens, New York. It can mean making sure they have the knowledge and technical skills needed for a specific job.

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4 essential resources for building research skills in high school

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As a school librarian for the past 11 years, my primary focus has been on helping students become adept navigators of the sea of information they live in. Language and Composition, your students are learning to evaluate persuasive writing and identify propaganda, because these are key information literacy skills. Government or A.P.