Virginia’s K–12 classrooms are more linguistically diverse than ever, yet thousands of students are being left without the support they need to succeed. Learning in Every Language: Guaranteeing Access and Opportunity for Virginia’s English Learners presents new data showing how gaps in state and federal funding, inconsistent language access services, and inadequate accountability are undermining educational outcomes for nearly 150,000 English Learner students across the Commonwealth. As federal funding faces serious threats and enrollment continues to grow, the report outlines clear, actionable recommendations for the 2026 Virginia General Assembly to ensure that English Learners and their families have meaningful access to education, equitable resources, and a fair opportunity to thrive regardless of the language they speak at home.

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