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Teaching the teachers lessons on culture in Massachusetts

To remedy concerns about what some say is a gap in city teachers’ knowledge of students’ culture, language, and customs, students and advocates from Sociedad Latina, a community-based youth organization in Roxbury, have launched a campaign to persuade city leaders … Continue reading

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Does the NCLB act promote monolingualism?

The United States is now eight years into the No Child Left Behind Act and educators, researchers, and advocates remain locked in heated debate over the effects of the law’s testing and accountability mandates on students, many from immigrant homes … Continue reading

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Can Obama's New Requirements Keep Pace with English Language Learner Student Needs?

United States: As President-Elect Obama transitions into the White House, one major area of focus is the state of education in the United States. While many changes are planned with respect to the No Child Left Behind Act, a key … Continue reading

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