When I started teaching in California’s public schools 30 years ago, it was the beginning of the so-called English-only movement.. “Qualified teachers” for multilingual learners were chosen ...

A globally focused English language arts classroom shows student who they are, and how they can have an impact on the world and influence the power structure. They become more powerful communicators, ...

Language arts teachers are currently expected to teach a total of 205 standards in grades 6 through 8. But the new draft only has 69 standards for middle school.

“There are 25 standards for English Language Arts,” she said. “They cover reading, writing, language, speaking, and listening and each standard is broken down (separately).