Language Equity Matters: Recognizing the Incredible Potential of Bilingual Learners

This year, Inside IES Research is featuring a diverse group of IES-funded education researchers and fellows that are making significant contributions to education research, policy, and practice. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, they interviewed Dr. Aída Walqui, director of the IES-fundedNational Research & Development Center to Improve Education for Secondary English Learners at WestEd about her career journey and language equity for minoritized populations.