ELL specialist uses technology to engage students in every lesson, while providing resources to bridge the gap between their native language and English. [Editor’s note: “My Tech Essentials” is a new ...

The new “question-of-the-week” is: What is the role, if any, of an ELL student’s home language in the classroom? Please share your thoughts in the comments or, if you prefer, feel free to email them ...

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English language learners (ELLs) are not a monolithic population. They come from different countries, have different levels of English exposure at home, and have widely different educational needs.