Grants and Awards
The primary purpose of the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects and the Office of Grant Evaluation and Statistical Support is to support faculty and staff in obtaining funding from sources external to the…
California to Boost Number of Bilingual Teachers in Asian Languages
Magaly Lavadenz, professor and executive director of the Center for Equity for English Learners at Loyola Marymount University, warned of dire shortages of bilingual teachers in these languages.
School of Education Professor and Center Director Named Second Leavey Presidential Chair
Dr. Magaly Lavadenz, the founding executive director of the Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL), was named the second Leavey Endowed Professor of Moral and Ethical Leadership at LMU School of Education on…
School of Education’s Center for Equity for English Learners Celebrates 15th Anniversary
On Thursday, May 12, leaders and representatives from Loyola Marymount University and the Los Angeles educational community gathered at The California Club to honor the 15th anniversary of the Center for Equity for English…
Majority of LAUSD English Learners Fail to Meet State English and Math Requirements; Families Want Change
This article discusses a report by Loyola Marymount University that found caregivers of English learner students want more communication and resources from their children’s schools. Source: L.A. School ReportMajority of LAUSD English Learners Fail…
To Find More Bilingual Teachers, California Needs to Cast a Wider Net
“As soon as Prop. 227 passed, a lot of higher education programs stopped offering bilingual credentials, especially in public institutions,” said Magaly Lavadenz, professor of English learner research and executive director of the Center…
Standardized Test Scores In California Fell During Year In Distance Learning
The lower scores may be a result of both the conditions of testing and the quality of English language instruction during distance learning, said Magaly Lavadenz, a professor of English Learner research, and executive…
