Promoting Academic Achievement Among English Learners

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<p>"Given the number of English learners already in our schools and the rate at which this population is growing, effectively educating language-minority students is one of the greatest challenges schools face. In this lucid, concise, and reader-friendly review of research, the authors present the information needed to create the strongest possible instructional programs."<br/>—Michael F. Graves, Professor of Literacy Education, Emeritus<br/>University of Minnesota</p><p>"The authors have done an exceptionally good job of capturing the major trends, differing perspectives, and many challenges in schooling English language learners while putting forth a vision for the immediate future that is solidly grounded in research and in current and evolving knowledge."<br/>—Liliana Minaya-Rowe, Associate Researcher<br/>Center for Data-Driven Reform<br/>Johns Hopkins University</p><p>"A must-read for administrators, program developers, policy makers, and educators who make decisions about English language learners. Promoting Academic Achievement Among English Learners is a trustworthy source for determining what is known about providing the highest-quality educational services for language-minority students."<br/>—Patricia G. Mathes, Texas Instruments Chair of Reading <br/>Professor of Teaching and Learning<br/>Southern Methodist University</p><p>Discover the research and facts on what works in educating English learners!</p><p>A generation or two ago, the achievement of children who came to school knowing little or no English was not a prominent national issue. Today, with the increased focus on school accountability and educational equity, it is.</p><p>This comprehensive resource explores the research on promoting academic success among language-minority students. The authors offer educators a firm basis for making decisions on policies and programs for English learners and provide research-based discussions on what we know about:</p>Bilingual education and using a student′s home language in instructionTeaching English and academic content simultaneously School and district factors that affect achievement for English learnersSociocultural factors in success, including the influence of parents and families <p> </p>