US EditionEducation Department removes rules for teaching English learners
The Education Department ended enforcement of resource requirements for five million English learners, following President Trump's executive order promoting English as the official language.
- The Trump administration has rescinded guidance that outlined the educational rights for over 5 million English learners, alarming educators and advocates for these students.
- The 2015 guidance was a critical resource for schools on providing services to English learners but was removed without public explanation.
- Advocates fear that the absence of guidance may hinder schools' compliance with civil rights laws meant to assist non-English speaking students.
- Officials in the Trump administration emphasized a national priority on English proficiency, proposing to cut dedicated funding for English learners.
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Trump administration rescinds guidance for English learners in schools
A federal directive is reshaping how schools serve students who are learning English. President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring English the nation’s official language has prompted two federal agencies to withdraw long-standing guidance for public schools. The guidance, previously used to help schools support English learners, has been rescinded. More than 5 million students in U.S. public schools are currently classified as English lea…
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- 36% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
36% Center
L 36%
C 36%
R 27%
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