Second-language acquisition

New Teacher Center Announces Rebranding and New Logo to Put Students and Humanity First

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Academic disciplines, Educational psychology, Neuropsychology, Articles, English-language education, English-language learner, Second-language acquisition, Learning

Over 50 million young people BIPOC students, students with learning differences, students who have recently immigrated, students experiencing poverty, and English-language learners face systemic barriers that work against them.

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  • Over 50 million young people BIPOC students, students with learning differences, students who have recently immigrated, students experiencing poverty, and English-language learners face systemic barriers that work against them.
  • To honor each student's immense potential, NTCs programs accelerate and expand effective coaching practices to remap and align school and district ecosystems to sustain success.
  • The visual changes in NTC's logo aim to recognize the individual humanity of all the people it touches students, educators, families, leaders, and communities.
  • Two decades and thousands of perspectives enable custom-fit solutions grounded in research-proven models to truly center students and advance equity.

Lexia Learning Rebrands Award-Winning Rosetta Stone English as Lexia English Language Development; Releases Version 2.0 to Enhance the User Experience

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Other Education, Internet, Assistive technology, Cambium Learning Group, Finance, Education, Rosetta Stone, Second-language acquisition, ExploreLearning, Lexia, English-language learner, English as a second or foreign language, Lexia Learning, Cambium Learning Group, LEXIA LEARNING, CAMBIUM LEARNING GROUP

Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning Group company, today announced the official rebrand of Rosetta Stone English to Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English).

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  • Lexia Learning, a Cambium Learning Group company, today announced the official rebrand of Rosetta Stone English to Lexia English Language Development (Lexia English).
  • Lexia English is an adaptive blended learning program designed to help Emergent Bilingual students also known as English language learners acquire higher language proficiency levels of English.
  • Lexia English blends language learning with subject knowledge to support academic achievement, while culturally and ethnically diverse characters engage and encourage students throughout their learning journeys.
  • The Cambium family of companies includes: Cambium Assessment, Lexia Learning, Learning A-Z, Voyager Sopris Learning, ExploreLearning, Time4Learning, and Kurzweil Education.

PAPER Enhances 24/7 Multilingual Academic Support for English Language Learners

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Articles, Education, English-language education, English-language learner, Second-language acquisition, Language, Multilingualism, Tutor

MONTREAL, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --PAPER, the first Educational Support System, is proud to expand unlimited tutoring support in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin.

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --PAPER, the first Educational Support System, is proud to expand unlimited tutoring support in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin.
  • Multilingual tutors are available across several subjects, including Math, Science, History, and English, so that students can get help in their native tongue.
  • English Language Learners (ELLs), a diverse group making up nearly 5 million of the K-12 student population in the US, face the layered challenge of acquiring a new language while learning core academic subjects.
  • "This is providing a service to our English Learners, and our recently reclassified English Learners.

Raz-Plus ELL Edition from Learning A-Z Named 2020 Tech Edvocate Winner for Best Language Learning App or Tool

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Education, Software, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Articles, Education, Educational psychology, E-learning, Pedagogy, English-language education, English-language learner, Second-language acquisition, Educational technology, Flipped classroom, Learning, Ell, Learning A–Z, Cambium Learning Group, Inc.

Raz-Plus ELL Edition , a blended learning platform for K5 reading featuring a collection of leveled books and resources for English language learners (ELLs), has been named the winner of the 2020 Tech Edvocate Award in the Best Language Learning App or Tool category.

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  • Raz-Plus ELL Edition , a blended learning platform for K5 reading featuring a collection of leveled books and resources for English language learners (ELLs), has been named the winner of the 2020 Tech Edvocate Award in the Best Language Learning App or Tool category.
  • Raz-Plus ELL Edition was also named a finalist in the Best Literacy App or Tool and Best Blended/Flipped Learning App or Tool categories.
  • Science A-Z was a finalist in the Best STEM/STEAM Education App or Tool category, and Headsprout , an adaptive online and mobile reading program for K5 students, was a finalist in the Best Personalized/Adaptive Learning App or Tool category.
  • Combined with assessment and reporting tools and an engaging student portal, Raz-Plus ELL Edition helps teachers maximize learning for every student.

British Council Announces Scheme to Help 1 Million English Language Learners Amid COVID-19

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Monday, June 8, 2020
Technology, Audio, Video, Other Education, Internet, Continuing, Training, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Second-language acquisition, English-language education, English-language learner, Language education, Academic disciplines, Linguistics

British Council has today announced in Korea, a scheme to part-fund one-on-one English lessons for one million learners across the globe.

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  • British Council has today announced in Korea, a scheme to part-fund one-on-one English lessons for one million learners across the globe.
  • British Council has moved quickly to support them through the launch of MyTutor, providing a way to maintain and improve their English level amid lockdown.
  • Mark Robson, Director of English and Exams, British Council, said Our team has been working hard to innovate during what has been a challenging time for our learners.
  • Whilst a number of our teaching centres are currently closed, I want to encourage English language learners to try our digital classroom experience.

COVID-19 and School Closures: ASHA Offers Tips for Parents of Bilingual Children and English Language Learners Receiving Speech-Language Therapy Services

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Language, Articles, Academic disciplines, Language acquisition, Multilingualism, Second-language acquisition, Online speech therapy, Speech and language pathology, Telemedicine, Educational technology, English-language learner

This may present unique challenges for families and students who are bilingual and/or English language learners.

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  • This may present unique challenges for families and students who are bilingual and/or English language learners.
  • You will not confuse your child, set them back academically, or prevent growing English skills by speaking your home language with your child.
  • Learn about what parents of students receiving speech and language treatment should know during school closures here .
  • Some children may receive services virtually (called "telepractice"), depending on state and local laws, school district policies, and resources.

TIME for Kids Expands Free, Global Access with the Launch of New Language Editions, Beginning with Spanish

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Second-language acquisition, English-language education, English-language learner

TIME for Kids will announce the launch of new digital editions in additional languages in the coming weeks.

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  • TIME for Kids will announce the launch of new digital editions in additional languages in the coming weeks.
  • We are proud to expand our partnership with TIME for Kids to reach more students across our communities."
  • TIME for Kidsaims to support both English language learners, as well as students around the world who speak Spanish.
  • At launch, five recently published issues of TIME for Kids will be available in Spanish, with additional issues to be added weekly going forward.

Houston School District Employs Online Teachers for Bilingual Classes

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Articles, Education, English-language education, English-language learner, Second-language acquisition, Educational technology, PLI, Student, Technology

One of these online teachers is Lizette De Luna who has been with PLI and the school since August teaching 5th grade.

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  • One of these online teachers is Lizette De Luna who has been with PLI and the school since August teaching 5th grade.
  • PLI teaches 13 bilingual online classes at Huntsville Intermediate.
  • These classes consist solely of about 113 English-language learners (ELL) for the first time at the school.
  • PLI ensures that the students participate in a learning environment similar to their other classes at Huntsville Intermediate School just online.

AI-Driven Learning Product Co-Developed by Laureate Education and Alelo is Finalist for British Council Digital Innovation Award

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Second-language acquisition, English-language education, English-language learner, English as a second or foreign language

LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laureate Education, Inc. and Alelo Inc. announced that their Laureate English course is a finalist for the British Council's ELTons Award for Digital Innovation in English Language Teaching .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Laureate Education, Inc. and Alelo Inc. announced that their Laureate English course is a finalist for the British Council's ELTons Award for Digital Innovation in English Language Teaching .
  • Laureate English is a new kind of learning experience for English language learners (ELLs).
  • Alelo creates learning solutions that help people acquire new skills and apply them when it counts, changing the way people communicate.
  • Alelo applies its virtual role-play to language and culture learning, and workplace competencies and interpersonal skills.

Five Inspiring Teachers Named National 180 Award Winners for Fostering Both Personal and Academic Growth in Their Students

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Educational psychology, Education, Learning, English-language education, English-language learner, Second-language acquisition, Cognition, Pedagogy, Curricula

The 2019 180 Educator Award winners include:

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  • The 2019 180 Educator Award winners include:
    An exceptional teacher and consummate advocate for her System 44 English Language Learner (ELL) students, Ms. Barcarolo fosters a classroom community where students are comfortable to learn and take risks.
  • She takes the time to work individually with her students and promotes small group instruction so she can provide immediate feedback while students learn collaboratively.
  • Ms. Booth consistently goes above and beyond for her MATH 180 students.
  • "We are honored to recognize the accomplishments of the 2019 180 Educator Award winners, whose commitment to motivating and empowering young learners has impacted these students' life trajectories forever.