English language learners
Coverage of English language learners in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan lawmakers OK increased student funding and investments in literacy
Michigan lawmakers approved a $22.9 billion education budget with a 2.5% per-pupil funding increase, raising the minimum per-student funding to $10,300. The budget includes investments in literacy programs, teacher training, and support for at-risk students, English learners, and students with disabilities, though it was passed two days after the July 1 deadline.
- Detroit teachers’ union approves tentative 2-year contract with school district
The Detroit teachers' union approved a tentative 2-year contract with the school district, including higher wages for all members and performance bonuses for attendance agents, career and technical education teachers, and staff certified to teach English language learners. The contract, covering the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years, received over 80% approval from voting members and requires school board finalization.
- Albany budget deal gives Mamdani 2-year mayoral control extension, boosts funding for needy students
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's control of New York City's public schools is extended for two years through June 2028, and the state will provide $143 million more in funding for homeless students, those in foster care, and English language learners.