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"Over the last 20 years, the population of people needing English education jumped by 50%, while at the same time state funding for English lessons per adult learner fell by 25% and federal funding to Massachusetts fell by 40%, according to a recent MassINC report. This lack of funding has led to a lack of adequate English education services in communities across Massachusetts, according to the report. In fact, over 20,000 immigrants across Massachusetts are currently waiting to be accepted into state-funded English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, according to according to the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education." https://lnkd.in/gt92uNff

By 2020, the English learner populations had shifted away from just border states and major cities. Delaware had the largest increase of any state in its proportion of English learners, growing from 1.8 percent to 10.7 percent over the 20-year period. English learners are the fastest-growing student demographic in the state, according to a Delaware education nonprofit, making up one-fifth or more of students in some counties. Put into numbers, Delaware saw an increase from about 2,000 English learners to nearly 14,600.

These demographic shifts are making it increasingly more important that we recruit, train and retain multilingual learner-ready educators across all subject areas and grades. We have to think about pre-service, in-service and system-wide strategies needed to activate our children’s potential.

It is important to remember to advocate and support immigrant education in your community. There are many difficulties that immigrants face when joining the U.S. education system such as the language barrier, culture shock and lack of overall support and resources. Read the following article by the National Education Association to learn more about immigrant stories and ways to support those in need: https://lnkd.in/dBbtnSi2

It's important to know multilingual learner data and related dynamics in education from these last 20 years.

English as a Second Language (ESL) programs can be particularly beneficial for children growing up in poverty for several reasons: Academic Success: Proficiency in the English language is often essential for academic success. ESL programs help children develop language skills, enabling them to understand and participate in classroom activities. This can lead to improved performance in various subjects. Communication Skills: English proficiency is crucial for effective communication. Children in poverty may face challenges expressing themselves verbally or in writing. ESL programs help them build language skills, enhancing their ability to communicate with teachers, peers, and others. Access to Resources: English is often the primary language in educational resources, including textbooks, online materials, and educational software. ESL programs ensure that children from low-income backgrounds have access to these resources, leveling the playing field in terms of educational opportunities Future Employment Opportunities: English proficiency is frequently a requirement for many jobs. ESL programs can empower children with the language skills needed to pursue a wider range of career opportunities in the future, breaking the cycle of poverty. And more benefit #annfoundation #esl #educationmatters #volunteer #future #language #kidsinneed #poverty #children

A recent national poll by The Century Foundation shows that a solid majority of parents prioritize bilingual education for their children. Understanding the numerous benefits of learning languages, parents are demanding educational opportunities that foster #multilingual skills. Let's listen to them. #BilingualEducation #LanguageLearning #EducationTrends

Here is my piece about teaching English in a community setting and how it is different from a mainstream class. I'm also talking to some local organisations about how they connect communities through languages. Published in the latest issue of Greater Govanhill CIC. https://lnkd.in/e6RfdmxC #ESOL #teaching #community #connecting #languages #Arabic #BSL

ACCREDITED SCHOOL TO APPLY AS VOLUNTEER ENGLISH LANGUAGE TUTOR NO EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED TEACHING WORK FROM HOME ADVANTAGES FOR YOUR RESUME There are several accredited organizations where you can apply as a volunteer English language tutor, even with no prior teaching experience and the option to work from home. Here are some options: 1. Literacy Volunteers of America Offers volunteer opportunities for tutoring English online. Provides training and resources, so no prior experience is needed. Focuses on adult learners and immigrants who want to improve their English skills. 2. ProLiteracy Works with various literacy programs that often need online volunteer tutors. Provides materials and guidance for volunteers without prior experience. You can apply to specific programs they partner with that offer remote tutoring. 3. Engoo (Formerly Bibo Global Opportunity) Engoo provides online English lessons and hires both experienced and inexperienced tutors. Although it may offer paid opportunities, it also has volunteer options and flexible hours. The platform offers lesson plans and training. 4. Cambly No teaching experience is required, and you can volunteer your time to help students practice English conversation. It's a great platform for beginners to gain experience working with learners from all over the world. You can set your availability and work from home. 5. EF English First Volunteer Programs Offers volunteer positions for online English tutoring, with training and materials provided. They welcome individuals with no teaching background. 6. The School of Volunteer English (SVE) Works with volunteers who are interested in teaching English online to immigrants and refugees. Provides necessary training, so prior teaching experience is not required. 7. Learn to Be This organization focuses on providing free tutoring for underserved students. While it primarily focuses on academic subjects, they also seek English tutors, and no experience is required. #teacher #Englishtutor #Careers #Englishteachervolunteer #volunteerteacher #resume #noexperience #noexpeienceteacher #volunteer #volunteering #educator #tutorenglish #englishteaching #jobexperience #

Many newly arrived families have a strong desire to learn English and are actively trying to, but the demand for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes far exceeds the supply and the waitlists for these classes are thousands long. This isn't just a humanitarian crisis as families struggle to meet their basic needs, but an enormous economic loss – data from a new report by the Eastern Bank Foundation, MassINC, and the UMass Amherst Donahue Institute illuminates how supporting immigrants and enabling them to fully participate in the workforce would yield billions in economic benefits. With the dramatic increase in limited English proficient families over the past two decades and an enduring shortage of ESOL services, we must expand language access at key state agencies to both match the scale of need and to ensure people can access essential services while on their English-learning journeys.