L.A. Unified Improves English-Learner Outcomes, Superintendent Says
The nation's most ELL-rich school district continues to roll out its latest plan to raise achievement for students who are still learning English. Read Full Post >
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June 10, 2013
June 05, 2013
ELL Accountability Could Widen Under Harkin NCLB Bill
More schools would be held accountable for the performance of English-learners under the provisions of a bill to reauthorize the federal education law. Read Full Post >
October 01, 2012
Oregon Ed. Official: Results for English-Learners 'Unacceptable'
Dissatisfied with the achievement levels for English-learners, state education leaders highlight plans to improve instructional programs for the state's roughly 60,000 such students. Read Full Post >
August 31, 2012
Long-Term ELLs Poised for More Attention in California
Under legislation awaiting action from Gov. Jerry Brown, the state education agency would have to break out data for English-learners who have not reached proficiency after six years in U.S. schools. Read Full Post >
June 21, 2012
States Show Slow Progress With English-Learners
A long overdue report on progress of English learners was released by the U.S. Department of Education Read Full Post >
May 23, 2012
Debate Rages Over Accountability for English Learners in Florida
District leaders, advocates for English-learners and Hispanic politicians argue that Florida's new school grading system is unfair to ELLs Read Full Post >
February 09, 2012
Most Waiver-Winning States Revamped Plans for English Learners
Nearly every state had to provide more details on how English learners will have full access to the rigors of the common core standards. Read Full Post >
January 11, 2012
Florida's NCLB Waiver Plan Needs More for ELLs, Ed. Dept. Says
Peer reviewers are asking the state to more explicitly explain how it will address the needs of English-language learners. Read Full Post >
December 08, 2011
How English Learners Figure in States' Waiver Proposals
Massachusetts and New Mexico offer different approaches Read Full Post >
December 01, 2011
Massachusetts Takes Over District with Majority Hispanic Enrollment
'Appalling' dropout rates and chronic underperformance in Lawrence city schools prompt first-ever state takeover. Read Full Post >
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