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| Title | Leaving English Learners Behind |
| Body | From: Rethinking Schools Online When U.S. educators and students returned to school this fall, they were greeted with news about whether their school was designated a "school in need of improvement." The parents of students in those schools received letters informing them they could move their children to another public school. Teachers heard once again how they must emphasize improving test scores - the sole determinant of such rankings. While many may have breathed a sigh of relief because their school was not on the list, they may not have to wait long. Some state superintendents predict that within a few years upwards of 80 percent of all schools will be on the list. This is particularly the case for schools serving Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. I know. I work at an innovative two-way bilingual school and we're on the preliminary list, along with a majority of the other bilingual schools in Milwaukee. Now, as I analyze why certain bilingual schools are on the list, some disturbing and potentially illegal things emerge. Continue reading the article at: http:// www.rethinkingschools.org/special_reports/bilingual/Leav171.shtml |
| Source | Bob Peterson |
| Inputdate | 2003-10-08 14:07:00 |
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