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ESL and ELL

Finding Purpose in Teaching ESL

As I stood in my empty classroom surrounded by piles of boxes, I couldn’t help but wonder: what was I going to do now?

A Lesson on Empathy: Refugees and the UN Rights of a Child

During our staff meeting that afternoon, my colleagues and I learned our school had six new students who were Syrian refugees.

What’s in a Name? Implicit Bias of ELL First Names

First names of English Language Learners, even for the most experienced and caring teacher, can evoke an implicit bias of which we must be aware.

Starting a School Rubik’s Cube Club

Are you interested in improving student engagement with your ELL students? Here’s an idea that I tried at my elementary school that was both fun and successful—a Rubik’s Cube club.

Keeping Bilingualism Alive: A Conversation with the Official Languages Commissioner

Statistics show Canadians support children learning both official languages. Yet there is a struggle to recruit and retain French as a Second Language teachers across Canada.

Bonjour, My Friend: Understanding Minority Language Rights

It’s second nature to expect that Canada is—at certain levels—bilingual, but it wasn’t always that way.

The Promise of Bilingualism in Canada

From a young age, I wanted to be bilingual in English and French. I am not, however. It is a big regret that I am working to rectify.

Complex Learning Environments: The ESL Challenge

For K–12 teachers of English as a Second Language, the shifting nature of the ESL population is creating a new set of classroom challenges.

Education News

New YA Novel Shows How Fiction Conquers Real Fears in the Age of “Run, Hide, Fight”

“Gone Before You Knew Me” is a satirical spy thriller about a girl trying to make it out of high school alive. The story is fictional, but it speaks to real fears in an age where students and staff are drilled in “run, hide, fight” scenarios as a matter of course.

Why Table Tennis Is Working in NYC Classrooms

As the newly released film “Marty Supreme” brings the world of table tennis into the cultural spotlight, it also quietly parallels a powerful real-life story behind the sport.

Celebrate Love and Kindness with Julie Flett’s Latest Picture Book

From beloved author and illustrator Julie Flett comes an adorable celebration of the ways we show love. For kids up to age 7.

New Report Outlines How Schools Can Prepare for Weather-Related Learning Disruptions

The report draws on lessons from previous disasters to help schools mitigate the impacts to teaching and learning.

Teacher Survey Shows “Zen Zones” Are Far More Desired than AI/Tech Spaces

As conversations about education increasingly center on technology and innovation, many teachers across the country are seeking educational environments that foster a sense of connection and calm for students.

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