English language learners

In a friend-of-the-court brief, city lawyers argued that arresting immigrants after court hearings would prevent them from using the court system.

In a new “habeas corpus” filing, the lawyers for Dylan, a Bronx high school student detained by ICE, demanded his immediate release.

Dylan’s arrest has sparked outrage among local elected officials. Torres is the first federal elected official to publicly intervene on his behalf.

The bill requires the Illinois State Board of Education to create guidance around establishing and expanding dual language programs across the state.

The arrest, the first known ICE detention of a current New York City public school student in Trump’s second term, sent shockwaves through the student’s tight-knit Bronx high school.

U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, a lawmaker from Illinois, along with other Democratic lawmakers, want the U.S. Department of Education to reverse track on firings in office that serve English learners.

Federal officials have said services and funding for these students won’t be affected. But advocates for kids learning English don’t buy it.

Advocates for English learners have raised concerns for years about new reading instruction policies. A new report claims teachers across the U.S. are facing challenges.

Last school year, just four of the nearly 16,000 students enrolled in specialized high schools were classified as English learners.

Among 15 metro area districts, seven saw an increase over last year’s count. Look up your district.

Fewer students who are identified as multilingual learners have been testing high enough to exit services in recent years.

The resolution is one of several efforts in NYC schools to prepare for major changes in immigration enforcement by the Trump administration.

P.S. 103 has three music teachers for its roughly 800 students, allowing every student to get music instruction and for the school to support both a choir and band.

The nonprofit network helps operate 17 city public schools that cater exclusively to newly arrived immigrant students, serving as a national model for educating newcomers.

El consejo escolar de Aurora votará sobre la recomendación el 17 de diciembre. Las high schools integrales en el distrito han estado probando los materiales desde agosto.

The Aurora school board will vote on the recommendation Dec. 17. The district’s comprehensive high schools have been trying out the materials since August.