Who earns the State Seal of #Biliteracy? We kick off our blog series, Voices of Biliteracy, on seal recipients with a profile of a student whose love of language started at home and continued into her dual immersion program. #VoicesOfBiliteracy Learn more: californianstogether.org/voices-of-bi...

NEW: The National Committee for Effective Literacy highlights practices & policy recommendations that teacher preparation programs should employ to ensure educators are ready to support #MultilingualLearners. Read the report: caltog.co/NCEL-teacher...

⏰ Last chance! Early Bird registration for the NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit closes Nov 15! Take part in the largest literacy and #equity summit in the United States. Don’t miss discounted tickets. Register now:

Schools play a critical role in providing stability for #newcomers. That's why we are joining @kidspartnership.bsky.social to explore policies to empower schools to uphold safety, trust, and inclusion for every child—no matter where they come from. Register now:

The High-Quality Instructional Materials Learning Partners Coalition celebrates the approval of 64 new math materials that: ✔ Align with the CA Math Framework & state standards ✔ Center equity + access ✔ Support all students Our full statement: buff.ly/qWvdglI

Honoring Indigenous communities during Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month — and spotlighting California-based partnerships between tribal nations & universities to preserve language, culture, and traditional ecological knowledge. Learn more: buff.ly/vS3nLYB

The CA State Board of Education approved a list of instructional materials for #math, but what should district leaders know about ensuring approved #materials meet the needs of #EnglishLearners? Register now for an important discussion w/ district leaders: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨ICE is creating fear for immigrant families. Early care & education sites need to be ready. ALL IN for Safe Schools’ new one-pager gives providers clear steps to protect children & families during immigration enforcement encounters. 📄 Download: tinyurl.com/ALLINSafeSpace

Every #literacy policy should be a #biliteracy policy. #Biliteracy ensures #MultilingualLearners can build community bonds and thrive in the global #workforce. #FamilyLiteracyMonth Hear from teachers about their experiences implementing misaligned policy: californianstogether.org/resource/voi...

CA awarded 75,000+ State Seals of Biliteracy in 87 languages — its highest number ever! 🌎 Participation and English learner representation are both up. Explore the data or learn how to get involved at the CDE State Seal of Biliteracy page: www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ml/sealof... #Biliteracy #Education #CA

Multilingualism = strength. So why is our curriculum still built like it’s a weakness? Research shows multilingual students gain stronger cognitive flexibility & problem-solving skills. www.laschoolreport.com/multilingual...

Multilingualism is an asset that students bring to the classroom every day. A new piece from @edweek.org highlights how one Texas district is embracing #MultilingualLearners and their language gifts. #Literacy Read more:

🚀Just two weeks before early bird ticket pricing closes! Secure your spot today so you can take part in powerful discussions on equity, policy, and practice with passionate advocates and researchers from across the country. Register today: buff.ly/g4rtBnM #LiteracySummit #EducationEquity

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Here’s to creativity, connection, and celebrating every voice — in every language. #HappyHalloween #Multilingualism

Preserve the language, preserve the culture. The story of Cantonese in the Bay Area asks: Can this heritage language survive the next generation? “Cantonese is not only a language, but also a history… If Cantonese is lost, the culture is lost.” www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/c... #LanguageEquity

CA will screen all K–2 students for reading challenges starting 2025–26. Shelly Spiegel-Coleman: “Getting a full profile of the student before deciding if they have any reading difficulty is essential.” 🔗 edsource.org/2025/dyslexi... #CAEd #Equity

This week, we attended @caltog.bsky.social’s Coalition Retreat, a gathering of statewide education leaders dedicated to advancing equity for CA’s 1.1 million English learners. 🏫 The retreat celebrated achievements & shaped a new Strategic Plan—FIS was happy to contribute as a decade-long member!

NEW: Minding the Gap shows most California districts still miss the mark on #LCAP #equity for #EnglishLearners. @afabc.bsky.social Only 4% of plans were rated exemplary—and just 1 included goals for long-term English learners. . Read the report: californianstogether.org/resource/min...

Power in coalition. Grateful for an energizing retreat with our coalition members — celebrating wins and recharging our shared mission for English learners. 🌟 #CoalitionPower #EducationEquity

🏫 New: ALL IN for Safe Schools releases guidance to help preschools & daycares protect immigrant & LGBTQ+ communities. Tips cover data privacy, immigration agent protocols, & student safety. Read via El Observador ⤵️ 🔗 el-observador.com/2025/10/17/a... #SafeSchools

When it comes to #literacy legislation, where are #MultilingualLearners? A new report from Center for Applied Linguistics provides a comparative analysis of literacy bills from across the country. Read the report:

📢 Don’t miss this! CEEL, with support from CalTog + HQIM-LPC partners, is leading a webinar on formative assessment in dual language math. Register here: tinyurl.com/DLMath25

As schools work to ensure practice is aligned with policies like the California #EnglishLearner Roadmap, we celebrate principals for leading the way. #NationalPrincipalsMonth Learn more about the roadmap: californianstogether.org/what-we-do/p... #NationalPrincipalsDay #EnglishLearner

A new @calbudgetcenter.org brief makes the case that more funding is required to ensure California's educator workforce is prepared to meet the needs of the state's dual language learners. Read the brief:

Balanced bilinguals don’t just communicate across cultures—they thrive in the economy. Studies show they’re more likely to be employed full-time and earn $2,000–$3,200 more annually than English-only peers. Bilingualism is both cultural and economic capital. #BilingualAdvantage

NEW from @edsource.org: Martha Hernandez sets the record straight on #AB1454. "The bill has been described in the media as California’s new #ScienceOfReading bill, but this shorthand fails to accurately reflect the legislation’s comprehensive scope and intention." Read more: buff.ly/rgkRR7L

In the absence of federal funding and support, how are schools and districts stepping up to support #EnglishLearners? @chalkbeat.org National Editor @ericameltzer.bsky.social talks to @wbur.org about the changing landscape. 🎧 Listen:

Yesterday, @governor.ca.gov signed a critical piece of #literacy legislation into law. Californians Together Executive Director Martha Hernandez was on hand to celebrate & explain why #AB1454 is such a monumental victory for #EnglishLearners. 🔗 Watch the signing and press briefing: buff.ly/uEIjCzB

"I adjusted things. That's what good teachers do." Not all students learn in the same way. When it comes to #literacy, #EnglishLeaners benefit from dedicated teachers who work to meet their unique needs. More from @edweek.org:

What works for supporting #newcomer students? Join the California Department of Education and California Department of Social Services for a webinar on October 16th exploring best practices. Register now: buff.ly/soAQ4zM

Californians Together is headed to #SXSWEdu 2026! 👉 Learn more about our session: bit.ly/LAResponds

Phonics is just one aspect of literacy instruction that can help students learn to read. #EnglishLearners need a comprehensive approach. More from @edweek.org:

📢 The NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit is January 21, 2026! Literacy and equity advocates from across the country will convene for a day of advocacy for an integrated approach to literacy for all. Register today to lock in Early Bird pricing. Register: buff.ly/8jowcvM #NCELSummit #LiteracySummit

One in every four children in the U.S. is Hispanic/Latino, many of whom are #EnglishLearners, but the contributions of these communities are underrepresented in media and schools. Learn why #HispanicHeritageMonth matters via the Smithsonian Institution: latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...

Webinar (Sept 23, 12–1 PM PT): Strengthening California’s UPK Workforce for Multilingual Children. Hear state actions, Central Valley COE practices, and key findings from a CalTog & EL-WIN report. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our statement on last week's #SCOTUS ruling on immigration stops. Read the statement on our blog: buff.ly/mrtPYs7

Storytelling is a powerful tool for shining a light on the policies & practices to create truly welcoming and safe environments for all. This #WelcomingWeek2025, we invite you to share your stories about welcoming #newcomers. 🔗 welcomingweek.org #WelcomingWeek #EdEquity #Newcomers #SafeSchools

While the federal government rolled back guidance on how to educate #EnglishLearners, California is reminding schools and districts of their obligation to serve these students. More from @edsource.org: buff.ly/TQK5sY7

This #newreport highlights what’s at risk for 5.7 million English Learners as federal proposals threaten to eliminate #TitleIII. Showing how cuts would reduce resources for students when research proves they thrive when properly supported. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resources/Pr...

What proactive steps can districts take to support #immigrant students? From clarifying existing policies to partnering with legal orgs, #districts have many tools at their disposal for keeping all #students safe and ready to learn. More from @edpolicyinca.org : buff.ly/OepbOw7

Jessica Kang of @stopaapihate.org joined Emily Fung (@caasanfrancisco.bsky.social) to author a guest blog post for CalTog in which they go deep on hate & language discrimination, and why education is such a powerful tool for creating safer environments for all. Read more: buff.ly/uCbqFaY

Though the federal government has rolled back guidance on supporting #EnglishLearners, Illinois state legislators passed a bill that provides guidance and support for expanding valuable dual language programs. More in Language Magazine: languagemagazine.com/2025/06/20/i...

The state legislature recently reconvened from summer recess. What's the state of play for bills that impact #EnglishLearners? Learn more on the Californians Together blog: californianstogether.org/july-2025-le...

From strengthening brain development to opening up economic opportunities, speaking more than one language has clear benefits. A new article from Getting Smart goes deep into these benefits, and assesses the potential risks AI poses for language learning. Read more: buff.ly/Tq5pf2X

New report out on multilingual learner work—worth a look! 📘👀 Looking for ways to support capacity building in this space? #MultilingualEducation #Education #Researchystuff

What does it mean to build a #UniversalPreK workforce that is ready for #MultilingualLearners? Our new report provides key insights from practitioners & advocates dedicated to creating an early education system that works for all. Read the report: buff.ly/CeXoLAY

Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. In CA, Native communities are reclaiming and revitalizing their ancestral languages—from Northern Pomo to Yurok, Paiute, and Oaxacan. Language is identity, power & possibility. Read more: californianstogether.org/celebrating-...

📣 Literacy and Dual Language Learners in ECE Join a webinar featuring researchers exploring how biliteracy and bilingual development shape early literacy—and what today’s policies mean for DLLs. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #DLL #Biliteracy #EarlyChildhood #BilingualEd #EduLeadership

Californians Together is hiring! We’re looking for a Senior Policy Associate in Early Childhood Education to lead advocacy efforts for Dual Language Learners & English Learners across California. 📍 Remote (CA-based w/ in-state travel) | 📅 Apply by 8/28 Apply here →

Are you adopting new math materials? Act now for equity! Join the #EnglishLearner Success Forum's free webinar on Aug 21 at 4 PM PT to learn about the MLL Math Curriculum Adoption Toolkit & RFP language to ensure ed equity. Register now! #EdEquity #MLL www.elsuccessforum.org/events/adopt...