Here’s a collection of the English-learner-focused stories that resonated most with EdWeek readers in 2025. In July, the U.S.

“Official” is a very English word. It has its roots in the Old French “oficial” and the Latin “officialis,” and now — thanks to a new Trump executive order — describes the status of the English ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: An immigrants rights supporter holds a sign reading 'Immigrants Make America Great' before marching downtown during a 'March for Dignity' on March 01, 2025 in Los ...

While states with some of the largest English-learner populations, such as California and Texas, use their own exams, most states rely on the WIDA ACCESS test to fulfill federal requirements for ...

Idioms are an often invisible barrier to understanding and inclusion for second-language speakers because their meanings rely ...