Language & Literacy Education
Four BU Wheelock Faculty Receive Promotions
Four faculty members were recently promoted at BU Wheelock in recognition of their commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship and dedication to the BU Wheelock community. Tina Durand in the Applied Human Development program was promoted to clinical professor. Rebecca Shangraw, also in the Applied Human Development program, was promoted to master lecturer, as […]
Who Gets to Be in the Story?
Literature has always enabled readers to dive into storytelling and imagination, and it also enables them to learn more about history, cultures, and ideas. But in the last 10 years, increasing numbers of books are being challenged or banned—almost 23,000 in the US between 2021 and 2025. Many of these are children’s literature that reflect differences […]
What’s at Stake for English Learners
As English becomes the official language of America, more than 5 million English learners face new challenges in their educational journeys. They now must navigate reduced aid in language acquisition support resulting in loss of access to quality learning materials, learning environments, and specialized learning programs. In this Conversations with the Dean, Dean Penny Bishop is joined by […]