When students returned to classroom instruction, COVID-19's impact on them became clear. At Sam Houston Elementary in Port Arthur ISD, students in English as a Second Language classes were behind in ...

PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- The challenges of remote learning can be worrisome for teachers and families ahead of the new school year. These challenges are even more daunting for students who speak ...

Matt Sniadecki, a teacher at Naperville North High School, was nominated by one of his students for his inspiring teaching style, empathy, and dedication to helping others, and was awarded $1,000 by ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. Wendy Tang pauses while presenting in front of class. It’s not an easy feat for anyone to ...

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

By lowering the stakes and offering regular (fun) practice, even the most reluctant speakers can build this vital skill.

WORCESTER - The student is sitting alone, not speaking to anyone. He’s new, having just moved here from Ecuador, and the few other students he knows are not in this class. The scenario has been played ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A local philanthropist is making an impact on Rochester City School District elementary schools through a combination of academic support. The Smile Program, which touches 26 schools ...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — As more families move to Rutherford County, area schools are seeing an increased need for English as a Second Language (ESL) resources. Each year, area schools make ...

Picking up a new language at any stage of life presents challenges, but for older adults learning English after moving to the United States, the endeavor can be especially consuming. Metro area ...