Chronic Absenteeism and English Language Learners

English language learners (ELLs) have seen some of the most dramatic jumps in chronic absenteeism in the country. While pre-pandemic, ELLs accounted for about 10% of chronic absenteeism, post-pandemic, that rate has risen to around 40%. This trend is particularly...

Supporting our Immigrant, Newcomer, and Multilingual Communities: A Letter from MASFEC

Dear MASFEC Community, As we take in the current political landscape and activities, we want to emphasize the steadfast support that our team still has for our immigrant, newcomer, and multilingual communities: we are still here for you. While it is easy to feel...

Family Guide for Students with Disabilities in Boston Public Schools

English  |  Español  |    العربية  |   Français  |  Kreyòl Ayisyen |  Cabo-Verdiano  |  中文    |  Soomaali  |  Tiếng Việt |  Português  Families: learn about the special education process and your role as a valued team member. Our new Family Guide provides a helpful...

提高对职业以及职业技术教育的认识: 来自说不同语言家庭的见解

2021年10月,特殊需要儿童之友(FCSN)与近500名使用9种语言的家长和看护人交谈,了解他们对提高对职业以及职业技术教育(CVTE)认识的疑问和想法。以下是他们分享的想法。 存在基于语言的知识差距 在调查中,我们请家庭在0-5分的范围内对自己的职业以及职业技术教育知识进行评分。如图所示,母语非英语的家庭比母语是英语的家庭更有可能将自己的知识水平评为0分。此外,与母语非英语的人相比,母语是英语的人更有可能将自己的知识水平评为“中至高”。 父母和看护人有很多疑问  ...