ESL-7600

Linville, H. A. (2016). ESOL teachers as advocates: An important role? TESOL Journal, 7(1), 98–131.
This resource stresses the role of Teacher-Leaders and Teacher-Researchers in the field of ESL Education as advocates for their ELL students.

Mitchell, C. (2017). Schools are falling short for many English-learners; Well-prepared teachers in short supply, report finds. Education Week, 36(24), 1–12.
This resource describes a study conducted by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine showing that US schools provide substandard social-emotional support to ELL students, especially those who are most at-risk.

Koyama, J. P., & Ghosh, S. (2018). Spanning boundaries by building relationships. Global Education Review, 5(4), 94.
This resource stresses the role of Teacher-Leaders and Teacher-Researchers in the field of ESL Education as advocates for their ELL students, especially with regard to relationship building between teachers, students, families, and communities.

The Story Behind Duolingo's Mission
Duolingo. (2017). The story behind Duolingo's mission - Luis von Ahn, CEO [Video].
This video (1:16) provides background on a popular language learning app and its founder’s mission to provide free and accessible access to language learning (especially English learning) in any context/place, especially in developing countries and for people who have less access due to poverty in their locales.

Dubin, J. (2017, December 22). You are welcome here: Reassuring immigrant students and families in northwest Indiana. American Educator, 41(4), 4.
This resource explores the crucial issue of immigration for today’s ELL students and their teachers, especially with regard to political and social issues.