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 A publication of Course Crafters, Inc. . Volume 3, Number 1 
January/February 2004 
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In This Issue...
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  • In The News
  • Arizona Monitors Schools for English Immersion Law
  • How to Create an "Ideal" Classroom Environment for ELLs
  • Research Synopsis: How Can One Identify "Scientifically-Based Research"?
  • Pilot Program in Washington State Aims to Save Native American Languages

  • Arizona Monitors Schools for English Immersion Law
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    In an effort to enforce Proposition 203, Superintendent Horne has implemented some controversial methods for keeping native languages out of the classroom.

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    How to Create an "Ideal" Classroom Environment for ELLs
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    A discussion of some principles for encouraging academic achievement in ELLs.

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    Research Synopsis: How Can One Identify "Scientifically-Based Research"?
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    New guide from the Institute of Education Sciences aims to help educators distinguish between well- and poorly designed educational research studies.

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    Pilot Program in Washington State Aims to Save Native American Languages
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    Exciting teacher training program partners the Washington State Board of Education with numerous Native American tribes to introduce language and culture to public schools.

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    One Woman Fights for Bilingual Education in Rural Southern Illinois
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    First a letter to the editor, then an idea, and then a new program for training bilingual education teachers.

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    In The News
    New state program aims at improving education for limited English proficient students Texas Education Agency - 10/27/03

    With proper intervention, ESL students not at learning disadvantage Harvard Graduate School of Education News - 11/5/03

    Wallace takes new approach to teaching ESL students The Des Moines Register - 1/2/04

    Conference eyes hurdles of immigrant teenagers The Boston Globe - 1/5/04

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