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Title: BRJ Fall 2003 Issue--now available online!
Body: From: Ha Lam We are pleased to announce that the Bilingual Research Journal (BRJ) Volume 27, Number 3 has been posted and can be read online at http://brj.asu.edu/ BRJ is a blind-refereed journal dedicated to disseminating information and inspiring discussion on topics related to bilingualism, bilingual education, and language issues. The journal is available online OR a paper copy can be ordered for a fee from the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) at http://www.nabe.org/ The BRJ is published by NABE and the Southwest Center for Education Equity and Language Diversity at Arizona State University. Here are the articles in this issue: Breaking the Code: Colorado's Defeat of the Anti-Bilingual Education Initiative (Amendment 31) -- Kathy Escamilla, Sheila Shannon, Silvana Carlos, and Jorge García Improving High School English Language Learners' Second Language Listening Through Strategy Instruction -- Karen A. Carrier The Changing Paradigm of Special Education in Mexico: Voices From the Field -- Todd Fletcher, Cynthia Klingler, Isabel López Mariscal, and Carlos Dejud The Use of High School Exit Examinations in Four Southwestern States -- Paula García Effects of the Learning Together Model of Cooperative Learning on English as a Foreign Language Reading Achievement, Academic Self-Esteem, and Feelings of School Alienation -- Ghazi Ghaith Teacher Professional Development to Improve the Science and Literacy Achievement of English Language Learners -- Juliet E. Hart and Okhee Lee Tapping a Valuable Source for Prospective ESOL Teachers: Northern Virginia's Bilingual Paraeducator Career-Ladder School-University Partnership -- Jorge P. Osterling and Keith Buchanan Stepping Out of the Conversation: Giving Students a Space to Co-Construct Writing -- Lucy K. Spence Book Review: Continua of Biliteracy: An Ecological Framework for Educational Policy, Research, and Practice in Multilingual Settings -- Nancy H. Hornberger; Reviewed by Elsie Szecsy Ha Lam Editorial Assistant Bilingual Research Journal Arizona State University PO Box 871511 Tempe, AZ 85287-1511 Phone: 480.965.7134 Fax: 480.965.5164 Email: Ha.Lam@asu.edu www.brj.asu.edu
Source: NABE and the Southwest Center for Education Equity and Language Diversity at Arizona State University
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Title: A Response to: "Foreign language instruction is a necessity, not a luxury."
Body: From:nectfl Dear Colleague, Please excuse the impersonality of this note--I think it's urgent that the message get out to you without delay. On November 28 (last Friday), USA Today published an editorial arguing that "cash-strapped schools" should not cut language classes because "Foreign language instruction is a necessity, not a luxury." An editorial by a school administrator asserting that, in order to "strike balance," districts must sometimes eliminate foreign language programs (as well as other "powerful educational opportunities") was published on the same day. You should be able to read both at the following URL: http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2003-11-27-our-view_x.htm I believe that the second worst response to these editorials would be letters arguing against the value of language study. The worst response would be silence. I implore you to write a letter to USA Today, making clear that cutbacks and elimination of programs in our field will leave many children behind. The Bush Administration's representatives in the U.S. Department of Education are arguing publicly that its No Child Left Behind legislation is not responsible for state and district decisions that jeopardize the stature and status of language study in America's schools. Yet we are hearing reports such as the following from teachers around the northeastern U.S. : in one district, middle school foreign language classes were reduced from 40 to 20 minutes per day so that 20 additional minutes could be added to the instructional period for reading; in another district, a French teacher was fired so that funds could be used to hire a "test preparation" teacher to help students prepare for the NCLB-legislated reading and math tests; in 10% of responding districts, elementary school language programs were eliminated; in a number of districts, only Spanish is now offered; in a New Jersey district, a unique Spanish class for special education students is being eliminated. It is true that some districts and states are actually experiencing increases in language course enrollments and programming. But the trend seems to be moving in the other direction, and they are thus likely the exception that proves the rule. Furthermore, the federal government's responsibility to ensure equity will not be fulfilled if wealthier or more forward-looking districts and states can ensure meaningful language study for all while the others chip away at their programming. For too long in this country, unlike most other industrialized nations, only the select few have been given the chance for plurilingualism. When a newspaper that reaches as many people as does USA Today is willing to argue in our favor, we need to respond with a flood of letters applauding the editors and elaborating on their comments. Thank you so much in advance for any time and attention you can devote to this matter. Becky Kline Executive Director NECTFL P.S. Please note that the National Association of School Boards of Education has also just published its report, "The Complete Curriculum: Ensuring a Place for the Arts and Foreign Languages in America's Schools." The report is available by calling 800-220-5183, and NASBE's website is www.nasbe.org . NASBE has no motivation to support or argue against language study, but the report concludes, "A student cannot be considered fullly educated without learning about the arts and a foreign language." NASBE makes a special point of saying that it does not matter what a child's long-term educational goals are, s/he must still be prepared "for life in an increasingly interdependent and culturally diverse world."
Source: NECTFL
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Title: Filipinas Magazine
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" Since launching in May 1992, Filipinas Magazine has grown in circulation and stature to be considered the premier Filipino American publication today. With a goal of both serving and uniting the Filipino community, Filipinas strives to acknowledge those achievers among us who make us proud. Within our publishing niche, Filipinas is editorially quite broad, covering historical subjects and many aspects of contemporary life. From our North American perspective, Filipinas follows the political, social, and cultural events in the Philippines. For many readers, it's like going home every month. Monthly you can chuckle at our humorous side as well as understand the issues that affect our lives. In our pages, you'll travel to wonderful places in the Philippines and visit the "Expat's Kitchen" to get a taste of food our way. Come along and meet the people we admire, relive the history that shapes us, and celebrate the culture and traditions that connect us. For a dollar a month - just $12 for the year, let us introduce you to Filipinas, The Magazine for all Filipinos. A subscription is also the perfect gift for friends and relatives in the US. If you want to purchase subscriptions at this special price, please email our customer service representative, Michelle Jalandoni (m.jalandoni@filipinasmag.com) and mention Code 8LS3. Thank you for your attention. Mona Lisa Yuchengco Publisher
Source: Mona Lisa Yuchengco
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Title: OCA COMMEMORATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY REPEAL OF CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" Washington, DC -- The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA), a national Asian Pacific American (APA) civil rights advocacy and educational organization with over 80 chapters and affiliates nationwide, wishes to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the repeal of passage of the law excluding Chinese from immigrating to the United States. Immigrants from Asia have had a long history of discrimination in the United States, since the first Chinese came to the United States in the early 1800s and throughout the California Gold Rush in the 1840s and 1850s. After the Gold Rush, Chinese immigrants filled the need for labor in western railroad and industrial development projects. However, widespread resentment grew towards the Chinese as the numbers steadily rose and as the country entered a period of economic depression. In 1882, Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which suspended further immigration of laborers from China and also stated that Chinese were not able to become naturalized U.S. citizens. This was only the first of several laws excluding immigration from China and eventually, all Asian countries. The law was repealed on December 17, 1943, when persons of Chinese descent were allowed to enter the United States and also become naturalized citizens. As Asian Pacific Americans, it is important that we remember the discrimination that our ancestors faced when they attempted to come to the United States and as they tried to build a life for themselves here, said Raymond Wong, OCA National President. The anniversary of the repeal of Chinese Exclusion allows us to commemorate the end of official legal discrimination against persons of Asian descent to the United States. As we observe this anniversary and reflect on how far we have come as a community, it is also crucial that we recognize the obstacles that we still face, said Christine Chen, OCA Executive Director. Even after the repeal of the exclusion acts, Asian Pacific Americans have endured discrimination, whether in the form of persecution during the McCarthy era, or through racial profiling. This is why OCA continues to commit itself to this mission of dispelling stereotypes and working towards racial harmony. ------------------------------ About OCA Founded in 1973, the Organization of Chinese Americans is a national civil rights advocacy and educational organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Americans of Chinese and Asian/Pacific Islander descent. With over 80 chapters and affiliates across the country, it maintains its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Organization of Chinese Americans 1001 Connecticut Ave., NW #601 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-223-5500 Fax: 202-296-0540 www.ocanatl.org
Source: OCA
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Title: 2nd National APA School Board Conference
Body: From: APAICS . SECOND NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN SCHOOL BOARD CONFERENCE HELD IN SAN DIEGO Washington, DC - The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) in partnership with the California School Boards Association (CSBA) and the Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association APISBMA) held the second National Asian Pacific American School Board Conference in San Diego December 11-13. The conference was generously supported by State Farm®. Daphne Kwok, APAICS Executive Director, remarked, "The energy, enthusiasm and commitment radiated throughout the conference as the Asian Pacific American school board members had so much to share with each other. Their commitment to the children was evidenced throughout the conversations. With just over 100 APA school board members nationwide, I hope next year we can all work to double the number of APA School Board Members!" Sessions focused on "Will No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Leave Asian Pacific American Students Behind?" led by Dr. Seree Weroha, Consultant, Bilingual/ESL Education Program, Content & Learning Team, Department of Instruction, State of Wisconsin. The challenges of implementing NCLB were the same for California as it was for the other states represented at the conference (Oregon, Iowa, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Michigan and Connecticut). The California Asian Pacific Islander School Board Members Association held its election of officers. 85% of all Asian Pacific American School Board Members are from California. There are approximately 100 APA California School Board Members. If you know of any Asian and Pacific American school board members, please send their names and contact information to APAICS at .
Source: APAICS
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Title: National Conference on Language Acquisition and Development in a Bilingual Context
Body: From: "Anselmo Villanueva" January 30 - February 1, 2004 National Conference on Language Acquisition and Development in a Bilingual Context, sponsored by the Council of International Schools in the Americas, for K-12 educators, at the Academia Britanica Cuscatleca in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. Contact: Nancy J. Maly, Council of International Schools, 105 Tuxford Terrace, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920; (908) 903-0552; fax: (908) 580-9381; e-mail: malyecisna@aol.com; Web site: www.cois.org.
Source: Council of International Schools in the Americas
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Title: Germany in Class
Body: From: Anna Schwan Germany in Class e-mail: schwan@germany.info December 15, 2003 Introducing The German Information Center Welcome to the German Information Center's new bi-monthly newsletter for teachers. With a spectrum wide enough to cover the interests of all teachers this newsletter intends to keep you up to date with the latest developments in German educational affairs and the continuing programs of various German institutions in the U.S. that promote interest in German language, culture, and politics abroad. Some of you have received this edition through cooperating institutions such as the Goethe Institute and the DEFA Film Center. If you like to receive the newsletter in the future, please click on the reply button (go to the above e-mail address) and we will add you to our subscriber list.
Source: The German Information Center
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Title: Open Mind Germany - Network of German Scientists and Scholars in North America
Body: From: Germany in Class e-mail: schwan@germany.info On November 22, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) launched a Network of German scientists and scholars in North America. The network was created to facilitate the communication between German scholars and scientists working in North America, them thus enabling to interact with the expatriate community, to improve the flow of information and to provide general support. The project is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Science (BMBF) and is based on close cooperation between the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, The German Academic Exchange Service and the German Research Foundation (DFG). For more information, please contact the DAAD directly at: DAAD Katja Simons 871 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-1814 eMail: simons@daad.org URL: www.daad.org/edude.htm back <#top>
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Title: Germany for Kids
Body: From: Germany in Class e-mail: schwan@germany.info Germany for Kids / Do you know Germany? Comic Mascot Phillip shows kids through Germany. The German Information Center provides several publications - online and printed - for the classroom. For young Americans, it has developed the unique web program “Germany for Kids” at www.germany.info/Kids , which shows young people the fun side of Germany and features information ideally suited for use in school projects. The GIC's most appropriate printed publication for class-work is the newly-edited color brochure. Do you know Germany?”, designed especially for students between eight and 18 years of age. It provides a brief overview of Germany and contains all the necessary information for county reports and school essays. To request a copy, contact us .
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Title: German Projections Foreign Reflections
Body: From: Germany in Class e-mail: schwan@germany.info German Projections Foreign Reflections: German film, home and abroad, German Dept. of the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate Conference, April 3, 2004 In an era when film has become a major determinant of cultural identities, the German Department of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to invite papers for a graduate conference on German film on Saturday, April 3, 2004. After the death of the cinematographer/mythographer Leni Riefenstahl, and with Wolfgang Petersen's Trojan Wars set to be one of the summer blockbusters, it is time to consider how film creates historical memory, nationally and internationally. How is Europe's long history presented in the new technologies of the twentieth and twenty-first century marketplace? Which narrative strategies are still valid, and which must be reimagined? Are these reinventions culturally or technologically determined? How do German film-makers, artists, writers, and designers communicate historical material to today's mass audience? What does a text gain or lose in the translation from page to cinema screen - or from a German/European product to an American/worldwide market? The German film "Nowhere in Africa" won last this year's Oscar for best foreign movie.Possible topic areas include (but are not limited to): -ancient history and new technologies -the warrior as hero & war stories -history and the documentary form -film in the German-language classroom -star status in German cinema and worldwide -the "German" soundtrack from Wagner to Rammstein -marketing Germany and Europe in America and beyond -world-wide hits and local viewers: the crafting of the "export movie" -Der Zorn Gottes: hubris & nemesis in modern narrative -the film in the book: narrative transfer and the multitude of media -German Hollywood: émigré film-makers and artists from Weimar to today -archaeology and the action movie: historical accuracy/distortion and the mass audience -lighting the landscape scening the seascape: Adriatic, Aegean, and Mediterranean in German film Please send abstracts of no more than one page by January 8, 2004 to: Samuel Willcocks Dept of Germanic Languages & Literatures University of Pennsylvania 133 Bennett Hall 3340 Walnut Street Philadelphia 19104-6203 email: willcock@sas.upenn.edu Every effort will be made to house participants with members of the Penn department for the duration of the conference.
Source: University of Pennsylvania
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