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English-Language Learners

Key Issues

Richard R. Verdugo

National Education Association

Brittney Flores

San Diego State University

Since its inception, America’s system of public education has faced many challenges. One of its more important challenges has been how to teach children from diverse backgrounds and cultures. As a society that prides itself on a democratic ideology, cultural diversity and schooling are not trivial issues. One of the more significant diversity topics has been the presence of English-language learners (ELL) in American public schools. This article introduces the topic of ELL students and the education and education-related issues surrounding ELL students. For researchers and policy makers deeply steeped in the issues surrounding ELL students, the issues and concerns raised in this article are familiar. However, for the vast majority of other researchers and policy makers, these issues are not familiar and may have important impact on their own research agendas.

Key Words: English-language learners • testing • school programs

Education and Urban Society, Vol. 39, No. 2, 167-193 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0013124506294852
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