Here are a variety of articles, blog posts, and news stories that have been trending over the last two weeks...

Teaching and Learning

• From Education Week, Larry Ferlazzo interviews Andrea Honigsfeld and Maria Dove about their new book, "Co-Teaching for English Learners".

• SupportEd recently released a recorded version of their "Making Text Accessible for ELs" webinar, complete with research-based strategies and activities you can use right away.

• The Edvocate's Matthew Lynch argues that culturally responsive teaching practices are necessary to support the many teachers are not prepared to teach diverse student populations.

• Education Week's Sarah Schwartz writes about what some educators are doing to push for books with more diversity and fewer stereotypes. 

• From the Seidlitz Education blog, Tan Huynh provides a guest post highlighting his mantras and metaphors for teacher collaboration around English learners. You can also listen to our podcast interview on co-teaching and co-planning with Tan here.

Policy and Practice

• In a blog post from New America, Jenny Muñiz highlights key results of a U.S. Department of Ed study about supporting English learners through technology. 

• Also from New America, Sarah Jackson writes about how new programs are helping California teachers support bilingualism and implement effective dual language programs. 

• From The Hechinger Report, Harvard Graduate School of Education's Paul Reville discusses what the health care system can teach educators about the difference between "equal" and "equitable".  

EL Success Stories

• From the Inspiring English Language Learners blog, Emily Francis provides inspirational photo documentation of her high school newcomers' academic journey over the 2018-2019 school year. 

• In an article from The Washington Post, Talia Richman tells the story of a Mexican immigrant and English learner who is living the American dream through education.

• Chalkbeat's Yana Kunichoff tells the story of an undocumented student from Chicago who is confronting both excitement and uncertainty after graduating high school.