Thomas & Collier Research

Dr. Wayne Thomas and Dr. Ginger Collier

Professors Wayne Thomas and Virginia Collier are internationally known for their research on long-term school effectiveness for linguistically and culturally diverse students

Dr. Wayne Thomas and Dr. Virginia Collier (Wayne & Ginger) have worked for 44 years as professors and collaborative researchers in the evolving field of dual language education.

Their longitudinal research findings have influenced policy makers worldwide.

Dual language education is now flourishing and spreading throughout the U.S., as the data-driven evidence is disseminated, from Wayne’s and Ginger’s analyses of over 8 million student records in 36 school districts in 16 U.S. states.

You can read all about their research findings and understanding, planning, implementing, and improving dual language programs and convincing policy makers, in their five books, published by Dual Language Education of New Mexico-Fuente Press.

NEW IN 2023-2024

Speaking:  We are now available for virtual speaking engagements via Zoom. 

To schedule, email Virginia Collier at vcollier@gmu.edu

  • Keynotes for conferences

  • Professional development for school districts

  • School board and leadership training

  • Go to Online Interviews for links to our YouTubes and podcasts 

Consulting:

  • Guidance from Drs. Collier & Thomas on research-based decisions for Dual Language/Bilingual/ESL programs

  • Advising on local issues by email

  • Guidance from Dr. Thomas on how to evaluate your local Dual Language/Bilingual/ESL program

Writing:

  • Watch for two new Collier & Thomas books in progress,to be published in 2023-2024

  • Videos now available for each of our five books (https://velázquezpress.com). In the videos, Drs. Collier & Thomas discuss each book, chapter by chapter.

staff at Frank Porter Graham Bilingue in Chapel Hill, NC

Our research demonstrates the success

of dual language schooling

Above: Staff at Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe in Chapel Hill, NC

Our publications are available for purchase at Dual Language Education of New Mexico. Click here for Books; Click here for ebooks.

Collier, V.P., & Thomas, W.P. (2009). Educating English Learners For a Transformed World. Albuquerque, NM: Dual Language Education of New Mexico – Fuente Press.
Collier, V.P., & Thomas, W.P. (2013). La educación de los estudiantes de inglés para un mundo en constante transformación.
Thomas, W.P., & Collier, V.P. (2012). Dual Language Education For a Transformed World. Albuquerque, NM: Dual Language Education of New Mexico – Fuente Press.
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Collier, V.P., & Thomas, W.P. (2014).Creating Dual Language Schools for a Transformed World: Administrators Speak Albuquerque, NM: Dual Language Education of New Mexico – Fuente Press.
Thomas, W.P. & Collier, V.P. (2017). Why Dual Language Schooling Albuquerque, NM: Dual Language Education of New Mexico – Fuente Press.
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Collier, V.P. and Thomas, W.P. (2018). Transforming Secondary Education: Middle and High School Dual Language Programs Albuquerque, NM: Dual Language Education of New Mexico – Fuente Press.