Re-starting and Strengthening Accountability for English Learners
Updated state accountability plans do not improve accountability for ELs after a two-year pause.
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Updated state accountability plans do not improve accountability for ELs after a two-year pause.
Most states don鈥檛 differentiate how they identify Indigenous ELs, a decision that can affect their academic outcomes.
Accountability and assessment policies were not created with ELs in mind, but excluding them hurts students and teachers in need of support.
Outdated myths hold ELs back from successfully transitioning into college, but policies aligned to their real experiences can change that.
States must capitalize on this opportunity to ensure their accountability systems reflect all students鈥 opportunity to learn.
Research highlights the positive impact a research-based instructional program can have on EL outcomes.
New study finds early enrollment in pre鈥揔 programs that provide bilingual support results in better outcomes for English learners.
This one-stop-shop offers all educators the opportunity to build their capacity to support linguistically diverse students.
Policymakers should take note of the fact that less rigorous certification requirements have a negative impact on EL students.