Here’s a collection of the English-learner-focused stories that resonated most with EdWeek readers in 2025. In July, the U.S.

A Grade 4 study in Makhanda mirrors the national pattern, with isiXhosa-medium learners far behind peers learning in English.

The students in Emily Hoard’s first-grade class trace letters in their sand trays, then break down the sounds the letters ...

Key Takeaways ・UCSD has seen a dramatic increase in freshmen needing remedial math, rising from 1 in 100 to 1 in 8, ...

Greenville County Schools has projected enrollment will be down a third straight year in 2026. See why that’s happening and ...

Learning to read is a complex process. It requires children to master and integrate multiple skills, from mapping abstract ...

In Meagan Beam’s dining room, a dozen 3D printers whir and clack away as they crank out plastic tiles with colorful raised letters, letter combinations and pictures on them. The tiles are part of a ...

The drive to religious freedom in America was carried out overwhelmingly in the state legislatures—and the federal First ...

In an informal Education Week LinkedIn Poll earlier this year, 42% of respondents said they believe homework is necessary for ...

South Korea’s Suneung English exam drew fierce criticism, confused students with complex questions, and led to the chief ...

Test results show a tale of two school systems across the Lehigh Valley, with suburban districts Southern Lehigh and Parkland ...