Ways to Use Language Access to Reduce Disparities in Education

Ways to Use Language Access to Reduce Disparities in Education

While students whose first language is English can focus on learning school materials, Limited English proficient (LEP) students have to learn the school materials and the language simultaneously, which can be a big challenge for students. And the COVID-19 pandemic...
Language Services in Our Schools

Language Services in Our Schools

By Avantpage School districts have very specific language service needs to support their Limited English Proficient (LEP) families. As a language service provider (LSP) with a mission to connect people linguistically, we’ve worked with several school districts to...
Effects of COVID-19 on Limited English Proficiency Students.

Effects of COVID-19 on Limited English Proficiency Students.

In 2019, who would’ve thought that schools would shut down and move online? Like many institutions and businesses, the coronavirus gravely impacted the US educational system. School districts scrambled to make decisions with no precedent for the situation. Teachers,...
Want Higher Student Success Rates? Translation Can Help!

Want Higher Student Success Rates? Translation Can Help!

As an educator or an education professional, you know how vital it is to engage students and parents in your school and district. Meeting the needs of each individual student when you have tens, hundreds, or even thousands in your care can be particularly challenging,...