“Through school and through acquiring English, these children become bi- or multi-lingual, able to continue to function in their home language(s) as well as in English, their new language and that of school.”
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Emerging Multilinguals Network
The Emerging Multilinguals Network mobilizes and unites to promote equitable E-12 educational policy and practice for EMLs, a positive narrative of multilingualism and culture, and investments in effective EL and language programs.
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Action Planning for Language Development
MnEEP will focus on multiple school districts in Minneapolis and Greater Minnesota with Multilingual Learner populations to empower parents and the community to shape stronger English Learner (EL) policy and equitable practices.
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Emerging Multilingual Learners Network
How we can work together to support and celebrate Minnesota’s Emerging Multilingual Learners
At MnEEP, our Big Bold Goal 4 was developed to ensure “Minnesota schools effectively support…
Bilingual Education
MnEEP heads to D.C. to advocate for biliteracy and multilingual leaners
MnEEP, along with numerous student representatives and biliteracy organizations from Minnesota, gathered with educators and…
Urgency is building to support EMLs: Takeaways from the 2018 WIDA Conference
In October, I attended my first WIDA Conference. Minnesota is a WIDA member state, meaning Minnesota schools…
2018 Election
2018 Election: Do you know how EMLs are protected in law? How you can educate candidates and yourself
Minnesota and the federal government have written in statute various protections for students, including for those whose first language is not English. As we look toward the election, it’s important to understand how these laws and policies should guide all candidates and elected officials—and hold them accountable— in supporting equity for EMLs in Minnesota schools.
