Scaffolding in ESL teaching is shifting toward flexible supports that build learner autonomy and sustained engagement. By combining translanguaging, structured prompts, and inclusive literacy ...

During the summer, I am sharing thematic posts bringing together responses on similar topics from the past 11 years. You can see all those collections from the first 10 years here. Today’s theme is ...

Spread the loveThe education of English Language Learners (ELLs) is a pressing concern in the United States, especially as demographic shifts continue to shape classroom compositions. A recent survey ...

The landscape of ELL literacy instruction has shifted dramatically in 2026, driven by new state mandates requiring evidence-based phonics curricula and a growing body of research confirming that ...

Boston College’s TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate program is designed to prepare future English language educators with the essential skills, knowledge, and ...

Jenny Vo earned her B.A. in English from Rice University and her M.Ed. in educational leadership from Lamar University. She has worked with English-learners during all of her 24 years in education and ...