Not speaking English is a figurative wall that obstructs millions of immigrants in California from taking full advantage of the opportunities in their new home. Although there are plenty of places ...

COURTESY PHOTO “Windows and Mirrors ” and “Holding On ” were the first two books written by Waipahu High School students in the English Learner Program. 1 /3 COURTESY PHOTO “Windows and Mirrors ” and ...

I am not a professional writer. Becoming famous and making big money is not what I am after. However, I don't deny that I have the desire to craft my thoughts in a foreign language. Although I am not ...

Corrected: An earlier version of this story misstated Steve Graham’s affiliation. He is a professor at Arizona State University. If you want a hint of the gap between students’ writing skills and ...

In one sense, the national conversation about what it will take to make sure all children become strong readers has been wildly successful: States are passing legislation supporting evidence-based ...

In recent years machines have learned to generate passable snippets of English, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence. Now they are moving on to other languages. Aleph Alpha, a startup in ...