From camera shyness to wearing masks: the challenges of teaching and learning English as a Second Language in a pandemic

by Enkela Vehbiu | Sep 22, 2020 | America with an Accent

ESL instruction prior and during COVID-19 in Nebraska. Despite challenges, over 23,000 English Learners in Nebraska public schools are currently receiving ESL instruction. Although no one knows yet the impact of COVID-19 on a student’s growth, problems range...

Fall Traveling: Midwest Destinations

by Enkela Vehbiu | Sep 13, 2020 | America with an Accent

Best weekend and family trips for new Americans. Chances are you have heard of Yellowstone National Park. Chances are you have not heard of Grand Teton, Badlands or Bryce Canyon National Parks. Learn about these parks and more in this conversation with Steve...

New war fever between old neighbors: Turkey, Greece and Internationals

by Enkela Vehbiu | Sep 1, 2020 | America with an Accent

How international pressure shaped Turkish politics. The rise of the idea of an Islamist Block in the Middle East to balance European Union and United States in Eastern Mediterranean. Summer 2020: Converting Hagia Sophia church into a mosque and drilling in Eastern...

2020 Pandemic: How COVID-19 impacted U.S. immigration

by Melinda Keenan | Jun 7, 2020 | America with an Accent

June is an important month as President Trump decides to continue or modify immigration suspension, and the U.S. Supreme Court determines the future of DACA program. Certain Chinese students and researchers will have less presence on American campus from now on. In...

7 Republican senators push to restart passport processing

by Melinda Keenan | Jun 4, 2020 | America with an Accent

The U.S. State Department has a backlog of about 1.6 million passport applications. The U.S. State Department’s decision to stop processing passport applications and renewals is coming under fire by seven Republican U.S. senators. About 1.6 million applications are...

USCIS to reopen offices June 4. What to expect?

by Melinda Keenan | May 30, 2020 | America with an Accent

  United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will reopen certain field offices and asylum offices on Thursday and begin to conduct naturalization ceremonies again. The agency halted all non-emergency and face-to-face services on March 18 in reaction to...