English Learner Scores Have Been Stuck for Two Decades. What Will It Take to Change?

Despite ongoing efforts, English learner scores in reading and math have seen little improvement over the past 20 years. This article delves into the challenges and necessary changes to better support multilingual students. Discover the insights and proposed solutions from experts like Crystal Gonzales, executive director of English Learners Success Forum.

“We're hearing very loud and clear that teachers don't feel equipped, and that is a huge issue in this space,” Gonzales says. “That's really where we're trying to change some of these systemic things that are happening in this space. We really do feel like there's so many things that can happen in day-to-day learning, but curricula really is a foundation for all of the learning that's happening.”