Education, Bilingual -- United States -- Case studies

Abstract Selecting the most appropriate language support program for Multilingual Learners is critical to fostering both academic success and language acquisition. This selection process plays a key role in shaping the long-term academic and social outcomes of multilingual learners. Language support programs vary in approach and effectiveness, making it essential for schools to understand which programs best suit their student populations. By implementing programs that balance language development...

Abstract Emergent bilinguals are faced with three daunting tasks: acquiring a new language, building academic knowledge in various subject areas, and bridging social connections with peers and school faculty. The difficulty of these tasks has contributed to a large academic achievement gap between emergent bilingual students and their native English -speaking [sic] peers. This mixed methods study focuses on creating translanguaging spaces through the implementation...