The English learner population is growing but the number of specialized instructors for them and training for general education teachers who work with them is lagging. Researchers and educators say ...

Schools are required to test the progress of their English learners each year to determine whether they still need language instruction services or can exit out of such programs. In close to 40 states ...

House Republicans introduced the SAFE Drivers Act to require a standardized English proficiency test for all commercial driver license applicants and renewals nationwide. Supporters say the measure ...

English language tests are required for many visas but migrants have raised concerns about the costs and contradictions of the system. Language certifications often "expire", requiring visa applicants ...