Tag: English
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Fresno Unified’s dual-language program has surged in popularity. Who’s enrolling?
The district aims to have equal parts of students who speak English and Spanish in its growing program. Is it achieving that goal? Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fresno-unified-dual-language-program-215023565.html
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Minnesota’s language diversity offers a snapshot of a changing state
What are the most common non-English languages spoken in Minnesota homes? The Census Bureau’s data shapes policy and highlights the state’s immigration patterns and linguistic diversity. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-non-english-languages-census-data/
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English Learner Changes Over the Last 20 Years
Students identified as English learners (EL) are commonly referred to as the fastest growing population of students in K–12 schools. Indeed, between 2011 and 2021, the EL population grew by 15 percent … Full story: https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/english-learner-changes-over-the-last-20-years/
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Oroville area religious services
Oroville First United Methodist Church: Combined Hmong and English Service 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tom Cota. Coffee and treats after. facebook.com/orofumc or YouTube @1stumcoforovilleca45 or contact … Full story: https://www.chicoer.com/2025/09/13/oroville-area-religious-services-8/
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What languages are most spoken in Minnesota homes?
When you’re living outside of a place that is usually considered home, it helps bring people together.” About 1 in 5 people in the United States speak a language other than English at home, … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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He taught and blogged for thousands — retiring teacher shares his wisdom
After 23 years of teaching and writing, Larry Ferlazzo plans to volunteer in a juvenile hall and help accompany immigrants to asylum hearings. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=687e69df6d194be9b5b167d75bbcdd38&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2f2025%2fteacher-larry-ferlazzo-retirement-sacramento-english-language-learners%2f736864&c=5906419155241746293&mkt=en-us
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Eau Claire library launches new book collection to help non-native English speakers
There’s a new collection of books at the Eau Claire library aimed at those whose first language isn’t English. Full story: https://www.wqow.com/eye-on-eau-claire/eau-claire-library-launches-new-book-collection-to-help-non-native-english-speakers/article_9812ff49-d394-4c33-8f05-24b6d970e176.html
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Acclaimed Minnesota Hmong American artist Pao Houa Her takes over Sheboygan for retrospective
Bingo numbers were called out in Hmong and English. Elders dropped chips onto their boards. The ’70s-style wood paneled walls of the dining hall were adorned with photographs of … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/acclaimed-minnesota-hmong-american-artist-pao-houa-her-takes-over-sheboygan-for-retrospective/601378549
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What Language is the Most Used in Minnesota Other Than English?
Census data highlights language diversity in Minnesota, showcasing the rise of Spanish and the prominence of Hmong and Somali speakers. Full story: https://1037theloon.com/minnesota-census-language-trends/
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What’s the most common non-English language spoken in Minnesota?
Minnesota is home to more people who speak Hmong or Somali at home than any other state in the country. 71,410 people told the census takers Hmong is the language they speak at home in our state, and … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/most-common-non-english-language-spoken-minnesota/89-a74a5a5f-4607-4b0a-822d-26b83756375e
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A Growing Share Of US Residents Speak A Language Other Than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home. In Hawaiʻi, it’s the Filipino language Iloko. Full story: https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/06/a-growing-share-of-us-residents-speak-a-language-other-than-english/
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From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home. Full story: https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/06/04/languages-spoken-in-us-homes/
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Ramstad: AI is English-centric, but it’s picking up Hmong quickly
Yang-Her and Dao Her, who run a St. Paul tech consulting firm, are tracking the rapid changes on the language of their Hmong heritage. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/ramstad-ai-is-english-centric-but-its-picking-up-hmong-quickly/601335752
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Fresno Unified’s new superintendent was once an English learner. She plans to help ‘linguistically gifted’ students
Fresno Unified School District’s new superintendent, Misty Her, says her childhood experience as a refugee will help her identify with the challenges faced by today’s English learner students. Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/education/2025-05-12/fresno-unifieds-new-superintendent-was-once-an-english-learner-she-plans-to-help-linguistically-gifted-students