Developmental language disorder can have life-long effects—and it's easily missed in multilingual children

Six-year-old Antoni, born in the UK to Polish parents, speaks only a few English words in class and often looks confused when ...
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Children take longer to learn two languages at once compared to just one -- don't fret

Bilingual children from immigrant families are not two monolinguals in one. They develop each language at a slower pace because their learning is spread across two languages. A researcher shows strong ...
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Multilingual Education: A Key to Quality and Inclusive Learning

In today’s world, multilingual contexts are the norm rather than the exception. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Atlas of Languages reveals that ...
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Using advanced motion capture, URI study examines impact of motor skills on language development

Despite the well-documented academic, cognitive, and social difficulties associated with persistent language disorders, predicting early-life language issues remains a significant challenge for ...
EdSource

Without funding, 10-year-old plan to improve literacy for all is just a list of good ideas

In 2014, the California State Board of Education adopted the evidence-based and standards-driven English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework (ELA/ELD Framework) — nonbinding guidance ...
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Toddlers and technology: Impact of screens on language development

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - 98 percent of Americans own a smartphone, according to the Pew Research Center. With technology’s high prevalence in everyday life, it’s nearly impossible to prevent young ...