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 A publication of Course Crafters, Inc. . Volume 3, Number 3 
May/June 2004 
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In This Issue...
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  • In The News
  • New NYC Promotion Policy Rattles Some ELL Educators
  • Code Blue: A Teacher Looks at Language and Learning
  • Georgia Summer School Program Bridges Gap for ELLs
  • Test Preparation for English Language Learners: Pros and Cons

  • New NYC Promotion Policy Rattles Some ELL Educators
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    Chancellor Klein's reform measures prompt discussion of the fairness of these policies for ELLs.

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    Code Blue: A Teacher Looks at Language and Learning
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    The first in series of blogs exploring the power and use of language.

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    Georgia Summer School Program Bridges Gap for ELLs
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    In attempt to stop the loss of English learning over the summer, two teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) have successfully run a summer program for Hmong students for the last three years.

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    Test Preparation for English Language Learners: Pros and Cons
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    An exploration of the difficulties of test preparation for ELLs and of some possible solutions.

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    ELL Update: Research Briefs
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    An abbreviated synopsis of current ELL research relating to ELLs in special education, Proposition 227, and the "inequitable treatment of English learners" in California.

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    In The News
    With Latinos Now Largest Minority, Language Emerges as Issue The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer - 5/17/04

    Latino Students Often Trapped in Lagging Schools Chicago Tribune - 5/10/04

    Teaching English to Puerto Ricans Is Put to Test Orlando Sentinel - 4/26/04

    School to Teach English: Site Being Sought for New Program to Aid Immigrants Rocky Mountain News - 4/17/04

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