English Language Learners

Trucks, and working on them in the Walmart parking lot, is what the boys in Lindsay Johnson's sixth-period English class mostly wanted to discuss last school year. So Johnson helped the students channel their enthusiasm into a podcast.

Since Ysleta ISD implemented the Achieve3000 platform in 2015-16, ELLs in the district have significantly improved literacy, as demonstrated by increased Lexile scores, better performance on their end-of-year state assessments and faster integration with the school's general course of study. Sponsored content by Achieve3000.

Teachers have seen an instant jump in engagement when students are given large-print books. Students want to read longer, feel less nervous about reading and comprehend more of the details.

Former administrator Mike Schmoker offers a warning: Research shows little evidence that many current educational fads have significantly improved achievement. At DA's September summit for chief academic officers, he will tell curriculum directors what they should prioritize.

How a San Gabriel USD elementary school uses classical and contemporary music to improve engagement and close the achievement gap.

Universal Design for Learning recognizes that variability is the norm in learning. UDL's flexible system of instruction should appeal to every student in a classroom.