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| Title | New Article: Low Spanish Literacy Standards for Texas Bilingual Teachers |
| Body | From http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/112706dntswbilingual.347b5de.html Bar is low for bilingual teachers: Amid educator shortage, state doesn't assess literacy skills By KATHERINE LEAL UNMUTH / The Dallas Morning News Monday, November 27, 2006 Texas Spanish proficiency tests only test speaking ability. Teachers answer 15 questions into a tape recorder to become certified in bilingual education. For several years, Texas education officials have worked on a more rigorous test. In 2004, they approved the standards for a test that includes literacy, though a recent switch in testing companies has delayed the process. A new test won't be an easy sell to school districts already struggling to find enough qualified teachers to handle the unprecedented growth in limited English proficient students. The fear is that tougher standards would only worsen the shortage. But experts say that because children are being taught to read and write in the language, they should learn it correctly. Most don't get Spanish literacy skills outside of school. Read the complete article at http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/112706dntswbilingual.347b5de.html . |
| Source | Dallas Morning News |
| Inputdate | 2006-12-04 12:03:22 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2006-12-04 12:03:22 |
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| Publishdate | 2006-12-04 00:00:00 |
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