10/17/2023
English Learners to Multilinguals: Dual Language Terminology and Why It Matters
Terms surrounding the educational experiences of students acquiring English as an additional language have long been varied. Some are used at the federal and state levels to access funding streams or enact legislation while others are designed to highlight the assets students bring to the classroom. Understanding the specific definition of each term, why it’s used, and the political implications of each term can help educators better support their students in the classroom and through policy change.
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