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 >
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February 09, 2012
February 08, 2012
Secretary Arne Duncan Talks Hispanic Education
Questions about higher education, preschool and STEM dominate the discussion. Read Full Post >
February 03, 2012
Advocates Call for NY Waiver Plan to Offer More Support for ELLs
Part of New York's plan includes its effort to update its English language proficiency standards and assessments to line up with the common academic 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 >
January 09, 2012
House GOP ESEA Bill Would Give Districts Leeway on Spending for English Learners
The draft legislation merges spending for English learners under Title III with spending for all disadvantaged students under Title I. Read Full Post >
December 16, 2011
Threat to Immigrant Families' Child Tax Credits in Payroll-Tax Deal
Undocumented workers who file taxes with the Internal Revenue Service would lose access to refundable child tax credits under a proposal put forward by Republicans in Congress. Read Full Post >
December 13, 2011
How English Learners Figure in States' Waiver Proposals
Massachusetts and New Mexico offer different approaches Read Full Post >
November 22, 2011
Fla.'s NCLB Waiver Request Tries New Tack With English Learners
The performance of some ELLs and other historically low-performing students would be measured as part of a subgroup called "Lowest-Performing 25%" Read Full Post >
November 17, 2011
The 'Revolving Door' Problem in English-Learner Accountability
The ELL subgroup is in a state of constant flux, making it impossible for schools to take credit for the longer-term success of English-learners and to be held accountable when the students struggle. Read Full Post >
November 10, 2011
ELLs Not a Major Focus in Leading i3 Proposals
Only a small handful of proposals from likely grantees appear to address needs of English learners Read Full Post >
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