English as an additional language (EAL)

China’s Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time in dramatic finish

China’s Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in the final on Monday. China’s Wu Yize poses with the championship trophy after his victory over…

Accepted by many, afforded by none: This Indian student got into US institutes. She just can’t get there.

In March and April, Paramjot Kaur of New Delhi, India, received many emails from highly respectable, top-tier US universities. She’s been accepted by Washington State in St. Louis, Boston University, UT Austin, and UT…

Korea's early education frenzy puts children's rights at risk, human rights chief warns

Korean children may excel in the classroom, but many are falling behind when it comes to physical and mental well-being, the country’s top human rights official warned Monday, sounding the alarm over the extreme culture…

Detroit district: Yellow bus pilot improved attendance for Henry Ford High School students

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit district began the school year with a $600,000 experiment: Would yellow bus…

Uncovering histories of us

Arts & Culture Uncovering histories of us Collage of images from Schlesinger Library. Photos courtesy of Schlesinger Library, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; photo illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Sarah Lamodi…

'Came for the food, baseball was a bonus': Inside Korea’s ballpark food culture

“I came here to eat, and they’re showing me baseball and playing music.” A post on social media joking that food is the main reason to visit a baseball stadium is a surprisingly accurate depiction of Korean baseball…

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards The awards recognize standout research, teaching and service. ​By Chris Barncard ​ May 4, 2026 ​ Share this article Extraordinary members of the University of…

Justice Neil Gorsuch: 'Aspirations for Power Need To Be Checked'

This week, Nick Gillespie sits down at the U.S. Supreme Court with Justice Neil Gorsuch to discuss his new children's book, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence , co-authored with Janie Nitze.…

Uganda’s Bobi Wine on the books (and songs) that shape his politics

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu , popularly known as Bobi Wine , is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a “people power” struggle by young Ugandans for democratic transition,…

Teach For America New Jersey urges Newark leaders to work together to help students read on grade level

Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Mark Comesañas recalled a former student, Jose, who arrived at adulthood without a…

Media veterans visit ailing laureate Adibah Amin

SUBANG, May 4 — Three prominent Malaysian media figures paid a heartfelt visit to fellow National Journalism Laureate, Adibah Amin, who is currently unwell. Tan Sri Johan Jaafar, Datuk Abdul Kadir Jasin, and Datuk Seri…

Human rights watchdog chief says 'extreme' early education poses serious rights issue

The head of the national human rights watchdog on Monday took issue with the country's "excessive" early education fervor for young children, saying it is depriving them of their childhood. Private preschool programs,…

TEACHER VOICE: A districtwide curriculum and group instruction helped turn around middle school math scores in my high-needs district

When I taught middle school math, some of my worst days as a teacher were spent sitting at an uncomfortable cafeteria table, watching someone slog through a PowerPoint about strategies for classroom management or…

How Two Schools Are Rethinking Math for English Learners

Schools in Oregon and Virginia are trying to build students' vocabulary in the subject—and their confidence.

UNSW’s AI companions for student wellbeing

University of NSW (UNSW) researchers have developed new digital AI companions designed to support students experiencing loneliness, isolation and mental-health challenges. Loneliness is increasingly recognised as a…

BOOKMAN BILINGUAL 雙語書林: Chinglish or Natural English? 中式英語或道地英語？

City manager Pep Guardiola will not blame schedule if club fails to win title

Guardiola has accepted the situation as an inevitable consequence of being successful in English soccer.

Timeline: Press freedom in Hong Kong under the national security law

Since Beijing imposed a national security law in Hong Kong in 2020, the city has seen the closure of independent media outlets, journalists jailed, newsrooms raided and government tax audits that appear to…

Press Freedom Day 2026: 25 reasons to support HKFP’s independent newsroom

As we mark Sunday’s UN World Press Freedom Day , ahead of HKFP’s 11th anniversary next month, our team of seven are soldiering on. We remain on the ground despite unprecedented political and financial pressure last…

ANALYTICAL ENGLISH 解析英語(常春藤)