Tag: students
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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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Backpack Bash to offer school supplies to local students
Six community organizations will host a block party to equip local students and families with essential resources for the school year. Backpack … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/09/02/backpack-bash-to-offer-school-supplies-to-local-students/
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See inside Appleton’s new Hmong American Immersion School opening this fall
Appleton’s Hmong American Immersion School (HAIS) is set to open this fall with 80 students from 4K through fourth grade. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/crisis-in-the-classroom/see-inside-appletons-new-hmong-american-immersion-school-opening-this-fall
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Fresno Unified School District preparing to welcome 70,000 students
Fresno Unified School District is prepared to welcome over 70,000 students across its 106 schools. “I am so excited! This is my first year stepping in as official superintendent, and I am just so … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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A Lutheran church had 200 backpacks for students ready to go. Then its basement flooded.
Benediction Lutheran Church added its Hmong ministry in 2003 — and its African ministry in 2006. Until then, membership had been declining. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=689e0ddf042a404a819e82d869475f90&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2f2025%2f08%2f14%2fa-milwaukee-church-lost-backpacks-with-supplies-after-historic-flood%2f85642202007%2f&c=7413996669710604459&mkt=en-us
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Fresno Unified School District preparing to welcome 70k students
Fresno Unified School District is prepared to welcome over 70,000 students across its 106 schools.”I am so excited! This is my first year stepping in as official Superintendent, and I am just so … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hmong Language and Culture Enrichment Program to host open house July 24
The Hmong Institute’s Hmong Language and Culture Enrichment Program helps Hmong students learn about who they are and where they are from while teaching them about their language and culture. On … Full story: https://madison365.com/hmong-language-and-culture-enrichment-program-to-host-open-house-july-24/
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Does Speaking Two Languages Hurt Students? Experts Say No
While some education leaders, including former Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, advocate for multilingualism for all students, they do so largely because of research highlighting the linguistic, … Full story: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/does-speaking-two-languages-hurt-students-experts-say-no/2025/05
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Inside the Rare and Rewarding Work of Teaching the Hmong Language
teaching is a calling. But working in the school’s Hmong dual-language immersion program is what she calls her life’s purpose. “You are educating students, but at the same time, you’re … Full story: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-the-rare-and-rewarding-work-of-teaching-the-hmong-language/2025/05
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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
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From struggle to song: Hmong voices uplift community celebration
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The gym at Txuj Ci Lower Campus was filled with music and celebration this week as students, parents, and teachers gathered to honor the upcoming Hmong American Day, a milestone … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/outreach/communities-that-kare/ahead-hmong-american-day-txuj-ci-remembers-sacrifice-refugees-better-life-kids/89-83573002-e3d2-4998-9222-e1c99b0bf12e
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From struggle to song: Hmong voices uplift community celebration
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The gym at Txuj Ci Lower Campus was filled with music and celebration this week as students, parents, and teachers gathered to honor the upcoming Hmong American Day … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/outreach/communities-that-kare/ahead-hmong-american-day-txuj-ci-remembers-sacrifice-refugees-better-life-kids/89-83573002-e3d2-4998-9222-e1c99b0bf12e
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Nation’s 1st Hmong charter school celebrates 25 years
Labeled the first Hmong-focused public charter school in the nation, Hope Community Academy serves as a resource for all students. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/nations-1st-hmong-charter-school-celebrates-25-years/
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Hmong Music as Language teaches Neenah students about culture & words through instruments
Hmong Music as Language teaches Neenah students about culture & words through instruments The show’s executive producer, Bill Owens, resigned suddenly on April 22, citing an inability to make … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-music-language-teaches-neenah-222834597.html