Public education has a vital role in ensuring that this and subsequent generations are successful in a global, multilingual economy. In this What Matters brief, we examine how teachers, students, parents, and communities in our nation's schools can create rich opportunities for students to learn. Language (Policy) Matters! includes information and resources about: school policies and practices that support language access; research on best practices for students who are English language learners; strategies teachers can use to support students who are English language learners. (Lists 5 online resources.) [This brief was produced by The Equity Alliance at ASU, Region IX Equity Assistance Center, Arizona State University.]