The Impact of Language Planning and Policy on High School Long-term English Language Learners in a Selected North Texas Urban District
Description:
Language policy reform movements have increased accountability in order for schools to improve student achievement and measure the progress of English language learners. The number of English language learners (ELLs) has grown significantly in the school population, yet the level of academic achievement for this population continues to lag. Language planning and policy provide critical decisions about how to measure what students know in all subjects. In 1999, the 76th Texas Legislature approve…
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Date:
December 2007
Creator:
Piña-Hinojosa, Isabella
Partner:
UNT Libraries