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Lessons from Public Schools Succeeding in Helping Immigrant Students Become Americans - The 74

The 74 Lessons from Public Schools Succeeding in Helping Immigrant Students Become Americans The 74 Young immigrants to this country — legal and illegal — often have one common experience: attending an American public school. The right set of supports in and around that school can put a newcomer on a path to self-sufficiency, academic success, and ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFi04_v1u2BgG0VK73SW0cuhrQ-UA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779786246083&ei=wkZyWvCTCci-W9PNsfAN&url=https://www.the74million.org/article/lessons-from-public-schools-succeeding-in-helping-immigrant-students-become-americans/

Q&A with Winthrop's first Latvian basketball player, Raivis Scerbinskis - The Herald

The Herald Q&A with Winthrop's first Latvian basketball player, Raivis Scerbinskis The Herald ... doesn't live with basketball players. That combined with a growing grasp on the English language and a redshirt year, made him seem a bit removed from the team. But the 6-foot-8 Scerbinskis feels an improved grasp of English and the Eagles ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGWHX2kZccsJ9M3AyBoNbXAjChvxw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=wkZyWvCTCci-W9PNsfAN&url=http://www.heraldonline.com/sports/college/big-south/winthrop-university/article197691934.html

Watch These 5 Movies to Help Learn the English Language Better - Study Breaks

Study Breaks Watch These 5 Movies to Help Learn the English Language Better Study Breaks Watching movies has become a fun and interactive way to learn English and a widely used tool that aids in shaping the way non-English speakers interact with those around them. Non-English speakers can learn the “natural way” of speaking English by the ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGzU-bqUhrAjDrOuksqN95RMUeXGg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779786322273&ei=wSlyWpiAJ8SlW7Ggs6gP&url=https://studybreaks.com/culture/learn-english/

Fall River fires back after taking hits following Kennedy speech - SouthCoastToday.com

SouthCoastToday.com Fall River fires back after taking hits following Kennedy speech SouthCoastToday.com Ferreira-Bedard of SER-Jobs, who attended Kennedy's speech at Diman, said many of the city's recent immigrants go to her nonprofit agency's offices in the evenings to learn English , even after working in menial low-paying jobs during the day. “You can ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG7B9xbYRbX00JwkQHyDcYhEm7dIQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779786244104&ei=wSlyWpiAJ8SlW7Ggs6gP&url=http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20180131/fall-river-fires-back-after-taking-hits-following-kennedy-speech

Rebuilding Puerto Rico May Help Improve Science Education - Voice of America

Voice of America Rebuilding Puerto Rico May Help Improve Science Education Voice of America She added that while some students do show an interest in science and may want to learn more, most ignore these feelings. Students do not relate science to their daily lives and also do not see the studies as a realistic path to a future job, she said ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHR3w0mNGKd0R4eFYHG7F41TdAdyw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779784749033&ei=AF9xWuC_CouVWsSSnoAD&url=https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/puerto-rico-rebuilding-may-help-improve-science-education/4225170.html

Guess which US immigrants improve their English skills fastest - Quartz

Quartz Guess which US immigrants improve their English skills fastest Quartz For one thing, it challenges some ideas about how easy it is for people who speak certain languages to learn English , and vice versa. Japanese is considered one of the hardest languages for English-speakers to learn, but this chart shows that Japanese ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGT0oSIAGPALxVqacbk9YtzHUVXsg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=AF9xWuC_CouVWsSSnoAD&url=https://qz.com/1184530/which-immigrants-in-the-us-have-been-the-best-at-learning-english/

Campaign groups call for change to `unfair´ refugee family reunion rules - Daily Mail

Daily Mail Campaign groups call for change to `unfair´ refugee family reunion rules Daily Mail Sally Copley, head of policy, programmes and campaigns at Oxfam, said: “Refugees want to be able to play an active role in their communities and be able to learn English , but all too often they face pointless hurdles because of a system that keeps them ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEuwuadysUBvpCKe2nlc1IgV3L7gA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779785341428&ei=NQxxWoDlCMi-W9PNsfAN&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-5332581/Campaign-groups-call-change-unfair-refugee-family-reunion-rules.html

Spanish immersion keeps growing in Delaware elementary schools - WHYY

WHYY Spanish immersion keeps growing in Delaware elementary schools WHYY At Lewis Elementary School in Wilmington, fifth graders Rebekah Wright and Makayla Albino can converse in both Spanish and English . The girls are among the growing number of participants in one of Delaware's biggest education experiments in recent ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGV8i5Qtl6aTv49cgd3ashSeOIAKA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779785061634&ei=f_BwWoCLJoacWY6TlIAI&url=https://whyy.org/articles/spanish-immersion-keeps-growing-in-delaware-elementary-schools/

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February - WMU News

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February WMU News Join students learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. "Dragon and Eagle in Africa: Comparing China and America's Influence in Africa" talk—4 p.m. in 2130 Sangren Hall, hosted by the Haenicke ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF8hEJChR1vObS00YSvRmmgnT28rA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=Z9RwWtD8L5CJ0wXj34dY&url=http://www.wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

Answer Man: How many foreign languages in Buncombe schools? China's recycling affecting Buncombe? - Asheville Citizen-Times

Answer Man: How many foreign languages in Buncombe schools? China's recycling affecting Buncombe? Asheville Citizen-Times Now, as far as how many children speak English as a second language, that gets a bit complicated. First, Barrett provided several categories they use to designate various levels of language usage or proficiency: • EL — English Learner. EL students are ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHLI0DBHYLdjm_HRpVnk7XG6wZvVw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=VLZwWtCXJ4WS0wWehpeIBw&url=http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2018/01/30/answer-man-how-many-foreign-languages-buncombe-schools-chinas-recycling-affecting-buncombe/1076683001/

$2.7 Million Grant Gives Teachers Tools to Support English Learners in the Classroom - UKNow (press release)

UKNow (press release) $2.7 Million Grant Gives Teachers Tools to Support English Learners in the Classroom UKNow (press release) LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2018) — As Kentucky's immigrant population continues to grow, a new $2.7 million grant awarded to the University of Kentucky College of Education will assist teachers with educating children who are learning English in the ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF3TcApC5wC6JsAk7zGsxGCWJwBXQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779784900742&ei=YphwWsDAKd326QSUtqTQCg&url=https://uknow.uky.edu/research/27-million-grant-gives-teachers-tools-support-english-learners-classroom

English Language Courses – Where to begin? - Study International News

Study International News English Language Courses – Where to begin? Study International News Perhaps you're someone who already has proficiency in conversational English, but doesn't have the specific vocabulary needed to enter a higher level education or workforce setting where English is widely spoken. Regardless of whether you intend to ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHoGqcEBXo5p0oyOvUEF_SzvBzYbA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779784642099&ei=h15wWoDlCMO06ASZpLiQDg&url=https://www.studyinternational.com/news/english-language-courses-begin/

Classy classes: Students learn tragedy of “adult-ing” in ENGLISH 127 - The Stanford Daily

The Stanford Daily Classy classes: Students learn tragedy of “adult-ing” in ENGLISH 127 The Stanford Daily This quarter, students will study coming-of-age stories across both Victorian- and contemporary-era novels in Britain and America in the new course ENGLISH 127: “The Tragedy of Becoming an Adult.” Taught by Irena Yamboliev, a lecturer in the English ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGswd8WtnqIylaWppZ9yLqX_Fv2WQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=h15wWoDlCMO06ASZpLiQDg&url=https://www.stanforddaily.com/2018/01/30/classy-classes-students-learn-tragedy-of-adult-ing-in-english-127/

Thousands March in Opposition Rallies Across Russia - Voice of America

Voice of America Thousands March in Opposition Rallies Across Russia Voice of America Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been released after thousands turned out to protest the upcoming March presidential elections. "I'm free," Navalny wrote on Twitter late Sunday. He added, "Today has been an important day. We have shown that ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFdZPl1vjbblRzdoisfG80m51USlw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779783732406&ei=kbBvWrj4M7D4zAbWmZQQ&url=https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/thousands-march-in-opposition-rallies-across-/4229816.html

Study shows how brain learns language - Xinhua

Study shows how brain learns language Xinhua WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- New evidences show that language is learned in brains systems that are also used for many other purposes, instead of innately-specified language modules as previously thought. The study, published on Monday in ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGzYEUmGp21wt7913ejnDzDgqCXIw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779783970159&ei=kbBvWrj4M7D4zAbWmZQQ&url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-01/30/c_136934604.htm

Extra Effort: Brookwood High School senior never gives up when the going gets tough - La Crosse Tribune

La Crosse Tribune Extra Effort: Brookwood High School senior never gives up when the going gets tough La Crosse Tribune “I guess at home I was talking in Spanish with my mom, learning that, and in school I was learning English , so I just learned both of them at the same time. It was kind of a challenge, but I guess it just became a routine.” Mendoza is proud of how far ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE1bylgKeZty3HFT3PyegjEpxN14Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779783617540&ei=d1tvWqjFKpHfzAbs9pj4AQ&url=http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/extra-effort-brookwood-high-school-senior-never-gives-up-when/article_a14a7053-6218-5c3c-afbe-9fa314b83150.html

awareness of life for those in Direct Provision - Dublin City University

awareness of life for those in Direct Provision Dublin City University Staff and students from DCU are also helping residents from Mosney Direct Provision Centre to learn English through weekly storytelling and discussion groups. The MELLIE Project (Migrant English Language, Literacy and Intercultural Education) runs for ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFKYnYLJm6KfnbfE9MEqbYlshdgSQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779783267408&ei=d1tvWqjFKpHfzAbs9pj4AQ&url=http://www.dcu.ie/news/news/2018/Jan/DCU-launch-Refugee-Week-raise-awareness-of-life-for-those-Direct-Provision.shtml

Tainan blazes trail in making English Taiwan's 2nd official language - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Focus Taiwan News Channel Tainan blazes trail in making English Taiwan's 2nd official language Focus Taiwan News Channel While children in Taiwan start learning English in public schools from Grade 3, or 9 years old, students in Tainan are required to start at Grade 2. The city has established bilingual curriculum in eight of its elementary schools as trials, where ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF4og6fqK64am0PbaxQisSPsMp6uQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779783306604&ei=d1tvWqjFKpHfzAbs9pj4AQ&url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aftr/201801290011.aspx

Diplomat to students: Learn multiple languages - Trinidad News

Diplomat to students: Learn multiple languages Trinidad News In Brazil it is mandatory that students learn either English or Spanish as a foreign language. His father, he related was Italian-born while his mother was Brazilian with an indigenous background. His wife's father was Russian-born and mother, a ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEMEE4gYPJ6acIMeeO2-s7J8_dcnA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=pgRvWpD6G9L8zAbc3rLgDw&url=http://newsday.co.tt/2018/01/28/learn-multiple-languages/

Books promote comprehension of African languages - Tembisan

Tembisan Books promote comprehension of African languages Tembisan While English is the language of business and necessary for entry into a professional career, it is still important for your child to know how to read an indigenous language. One reason for this is it lays a strong foundation, giving them the cognitive ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH7zFx3DHGfzZRrMQxfHi926n6Zkg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=lMtuWuiVJcOXzAbsmYKgCw&url=https://tembisan.co.za/67734/books-promote-comprehension-of-african-languages/

Worcester classes for immigrants praised, criticized - Worcester Telegram

Worcester Telegram Worcester classes for immigrants praised, criticized Worcester Telegram The New Citizens Young Adult program, which launched just over a year ago in the district's Fanning Building, enrolls students ages 18 to 22 who have recently arrived in the United States with gaps in their educational histories and limited knowledge ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGwxUcGuj_5T-Twex2GH-4O_0QhoQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779782896525&ei=95BuWujvB9GBzAbSkYGQBA&url=http://www.telegram.com/news/20180128/worcester-classes-for-immigrants-praised-criticized

Never give up when the going gets tough - La Crosse Tomah Journal

La Crosse Tomah Journal Never give up when the going gets tough La Crosse Tomah Journal "I guess at home I was talking in Spanish with my mom, learning that, and in school I was learning English , so I just learned both of them at the same time. It was kind of a challenge, but I guess it just became a routine." Mendoza is proud of how far ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH1l96BMWOmVUR2l43cbXeNUW9nbg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=CHRuWri9HeTNzAaEzqOgDQ&url=http://lacrossetribune.com/tomahjournal/news/local/never-give-up-when-the-going-gets-tough/article_27822c8f-8b2d-5cf5-8b0e-7384a8cec3a4.html

Lesson 17: Flour Baby, Part 1 - Voice of America

Lesson 17: Flour Baby, Part 1 Voice of America ... “We need to throw ourselves into the research!” The subject “we” is plural. So, we must use the plural reflexive pronoun “ourselves.” (The parenting research begins. Anna tries to open a baby stroller but can't. A man walking by helps her. She ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH77hR91BGD7svvAe8pqOLWu1iF8w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=RTpuWrioJIT6zAaP1anQBw&url=https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-level-2-lesson-17/4220576.html

Ending 'chain migration' and destroying border water supplies: When did we become so heartless on immigration? - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Ending 'chain migration' and destroying border water supplies: When did we become so heartless on immigration? Los Angeles Times They arrived at a port of entry, worked hard, learned English, lived in tenements, saved their money and sent for their wives and children. Advertisement. They sent their children to school and their wives went to work and night school to learn English ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEH4wETKYDvqEOC3FnpJKNgUIBV3w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=GsltWuj3LpDmzQaXoKOoBQ&url=http://www.latimes.com/opinion/readersreact/la-ol-le-chain-migration-20180128-story.html

English teacher challenges students to plug in to the world - The Japan Times

The Japan Times English teacher challenges students to plug in to the world The Japan Times Being the first certified “Skype Master Teacher” in Japan — a title issued to educators who use Skype for global education — Horio said, “I want (my students) to realize that what they learn at school is mirrored in society and how it's linked to the ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFYsoBXRUyVXguowrKWx3SMQVPigw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=kaFtWuj3LpD_zAbDnJzQCA&url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/01/28/national/english-teacher-challenges-students-plug-world/

Never give up when the going gets tough - La Crosse Tribune

La Crosse Tribune Never give up when the going gets tough La Crosse Tribune “I guess at home I was talking in Spanish with my mom, learning that, and in school I was learning English , so I just learned both of them at the same time. It was kind of a challenge, but I guess it just became a routine.” Mendoza is proud of how far ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGErBl2d52_i_nIAN_daz7Ns__h1w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=43JtWqDvD5D_zAbDnJzQCA&url=http://lacrossetribune.com/tomahjournal/news/local/never-give-up-when-the-going-gets-tough/article_a14a7053-6218-5c3c-afbe-9fa314b83150.html

Framingham: Wolpe named principal of Potter Road School - Milford Daily News

Milford Daily News Framingham: Wolpe named principal of Potter Road School Milford Daily News That number is slightly higher at Potter Road, where about 45 percent of the roughly 500 students enrolled in the Northside school are learning English . With a sizable population of Brazilian immigrants living in Framingham, Portuguese is among the ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFlpGWLgo8NYMNLktD6gEFDOnH5Yg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=43JtWqDvD5D_zAbDnJzQCA&url=http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180127/framingham-wolpe-named-principal-of-potter-road-school

'I hate the fake person' - Honest Conte won't change his Chelsea approach - Goal.com

Goal.com 'I hate the fake person' - Honest Conte won't change his Chelsea approach Goal.com Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he will not change his approach to press conferences as he values honesty above all else. The Blues boss only began to learn English six months before taking the job at Stamford Bridge, but already coined the ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF1zONOZUSbJ6oO_uls38RrR_3CbQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779781673857&ei=yh1tWrDJDJHfzAbs9pj4AQ&url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-hate-the-fake-person-honest-conte-wont-change-his-chelsea/1sugrovhpm2mo1narfseehtwpo