E.L. Achieve

09/03/2026

The federal government has proposed a rule change that would require Head Start instruction to be delivered only in English. Members of the public can submit comments about this proposal until October 6th. This is important because agencies are legally required to consider all substantive comments, and updated text must address concerns raised by commentators. Add a comment here: shorturl.at/LkTqn
To learn why the rule change would be detrimental for dual language learners, see this interview with Martha Hernandez, executive director of an advocacy coalition that focuses on multilingual learner education: shorturl.at/U23PC

09/02/2026

As the new school year is getting into full swing, it's a good time to figure out how to involve families. To read more about these tips, go to shorturl.at/xnQrC.

09/01/2026

Read Across America's recommended books for September are all about standing together. Explore their site for suggested discussions and activities for elementary, middle grades, and young adults: shorturl.at/I4H2x

08/31/2026

Partners, we're excited to see you at our next Symposium! Keep an eye on our Events page for updates: www.elachieve.org/upcoming-events/

08/29/2026

Are your students reluctant or even defiant about writing? Here are 8 low-stakes, fun prewriting activities to light their creative spark:
www.edutopia.org/article/8-prewriting-activities-to-get-student-writers-unstuck

08/28/2026

Dolly Parton was a legendary musical icon and fabulous “Queen of Country.” She was also a generous philanthropist and humanitarian. Her beliefs and goals live on through her Imagination Library, a treasury of resources for all ages. One of these resources is the Bilingual Book Program, where you can request to receive a free, age-appropriate book once per month! Check it out: imaginationlibrary.com/bilingual-program/

08/26/2026

If you're wanting to make your beginning-of-the-year activities fun and interesting for students, here is a list of ways to do that! Read the article at shorturl.at/w2qmh.

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

State Court Report answers 6 legal questions about the authority of states and localities to decide how their officials cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Learn more: statecourtreport.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/are-states-and-localities-required-cooperate-ice?mc_cid=a2d457f039&mc_eid=940cbdcb79

08/19/2026

The new school year could bring new Multilingual/English learners into your classroom. Here are some helpful hints from one of our handbooks for teachers.