National and Community Partner Digital Media Toolkit
For the release of the I Came Here to Learn report, we are encouraging conversation
about the achievements and experiences of students whose First Language is Not
English (FLNE) and what we can do to support them.
You can find the report at http://gradnation.org/i-came-here-to-learn.
Please join the conversation by using the hashtag #GradNation.
NEWSLETTER BLURB
New Research Explores FLNE Student Experience in Massachusetts
A new report from the Center for Promise, supported by Pearson, explores what it’s like
to be a First Language is Not English (FLNE) student in Massachusetts. Despite
displaying an eagerness and motivation to learn, FLNE students experience a complex
set of factors—from language barriers to school climate—that keep them behind.
I Came Here to Learn: The Achievements and Experiences of Massachusetts Students
Whose First Language is Not English highlights that being an English Learner does not
have to be synonymous with being a low academic performer. Some FLNE groups
graduate at rates on par or even substantially higher than their native English-speaking
peers. Others lag far behind. Learn more: http://bit.ly/Here2Learn
REPORT PROMOTION
Facebook/LinkedIn:
Being an English Learner does not have to be synonymous with being a low academic
performer. Download a new report, I Came Here to Learn by the Center for Promise,
supported by Pearson, that explores what it’s like to be a First Language is Not English
(FLNE) student in Massachusetts. http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation
How can schools better support students whose First Language is Not English (FLNE)
so they can achieve their goals in school and in life? Learn more in I Came Here to
Learn, the latest report from the Center for Promise, supported by Pearson.
http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation
Research on young people learning English in America finds stories of motivation and
resistance and shares how certain factors can support or hinder their academic
persistence. Learn more in I Came Here to Learn, the latest report from the Center for
Promise, supported by Pearson. http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation
Shareable Graphics
Download our gallery of shareable images: http://bit.ly/FLNEGraphics
Twitter: General Tweets
Download I Came Here to Learn via @Center4Promise & learn about #ELL Students in
@MASchoolsK12 http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation #FLNE
Some First Language is Not English groups graduate at rates on par/higher than native
English-speakers. http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation
Language proficiency is often a barrier, rather than a bridge for #ELL students.
http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation #FLNE
Many First Language is Not English #ELL students face competing priorities that hinder
graduation http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation #FLNE
Who is the fastest-growing segment of U.S. public schools? #Youth whose First
Language is Not English http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation
What can policymakers & practitioners do? Provide flexibility & listen to #ELL students’
ideas. http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation #FLNE
Connection w/others is important for #ELL students to foster a sense of community in
school. http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation #FLNE
Youth must be part of designing ed programs to serve First Language is Not English
students. http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation #FLNE
Schools should continue to mine research and best practices to better engage and
support families. http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation #FLNE
Schools should be hubs of resources for First Language is Not English students beyond
academics. http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation #FLNE
Flexibility for older First Language is Not English students balances family
responsibilities & school. http://bit.ly/Here2Learn #GradNation
Twitter: I Came Here to Learn Videos
Ensemble Video
Improving outcomes for First Language is Not English students takes understanding &
support. Watch: https://youtu.be/x6QTqdaybu4 #GradNation
Ivan’s Video
Ivan shares the challenges & triumphs of First Language is Not English students in
@MASchoolsK12 https://youtu.be/dytIZQ5F4xk #GradNation