All posts by Ian Rogers

minneapolis
Dec
29
2015

English Language Learners Leading the Leaders in Minnesota School Divisions

The State of Minnesota in the USA has one of the largest proportions of English language learners in the country.  With roughly 25% of students learning English, and 40% language learners in general. The latest data indicates there are 65,000 English language learners in Minnesota schools, which has soared by 50,000 in the past 2 … Continue reading English Language Learners Leading the Leaders in Minnesota School Divisions

Sep
20
2015

Awil Hashi

Dr. Hashi supports institutional effectiveness by developing standards-based and accreditation aligned curriculum and programs. He has over 15 years of experience as an educator, EFL specialist, education technologist and curriculum developer. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from York University, Toronto, an MA in TESOL from Minnesota State University and a PhD in Educational … Continue reading Awil Hashi

Aug
14
2015

Jamal Adam

Dr. Jamal Adam has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the educational sector in the United States, including as an accreditation specialist with the Higher Learning Commissions. His experience in accreditation is extensive, having served as an accreditation specialist with one of the six major accrediting bodies in the United States where … Continue reading Jamal Adam

Aug
05
2015

Learn English, Connect With the World

The reasons why people learn to speak English as a Second or Additional Language seem pretty obvious, don’t they?  After all, English is one of the most commonly spoken languages and is the lingua franca of the world at this stage. Genna Ash for Study International sums it up in 5 concise points. 1. English … Continue reading Learn English, Connect With the World