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From http://azednews.com/2014/08/20/changes-considered-in-english-language-instruction/

Changes Considered To Boost Gains for AZ’s 69K English Language Learners
by Lisa Irish
August 20, 2014

As more English Language Learners are reclassified as proficient and more schools earn letter-grade points for that, Arizona education leaders are considering changes to increase students’ academic growth and boost high school graduation rates, essential parts of state’s school accountability system.

One pressing concern is how the four-hour block of intensive English instruction in reading, writing, grammar and conversation affects high school ELL students.

Read the full article at http://azednews.com/2014/08/20/changes-considered-in-english-language-instruction/

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