California is Failing English Language Learners

A recent study of California teachers’ perception of their instructional materials for English learners demonstrates that our state is not adequately providing for its students. More than 60% of surveyed teachers said that their materials do not have cultural relevance, nor that they support proper language assessment. Put bluntly: we need more funding for higher quality resources NOW, or our state will continue to fail the many English learners in the CA education system.

High quality language development programs that are shown to have a positive impact on students must be introduced to all California classrooms. Additionally, we must encourage programs such as the new California math framework that include important guidance for supporting multilingual learners.

Alison Yin for EdSource

We're not giving teachers what they need to support their English learners

Renae Skarin and William Zahner, EdSource | 8/3/2022